Our commitment to the environment extends beyond our products. We strive to put ideals into action by considering environmental impact as we plan and design company facilities and operations. We use energy efficiently and work to preserve our land, water and air by reducing waste, pollution and water usage.

At our corporate headquarters in Marlborough, MA:

• Best-in-class recycling programs in our offices reduce, reuse and recycle everything from batteries and light bulbs to computer monitors.
• Construction of the 3Com campus was eco-friendly, preserving local flora and fauna and minimizing damage to surrounding woodlands and ponds.
• Intelligent energy management systems are utilized to control light and heat.
• As a member of the local transit management authority, we help facility car-pooling and alternative methods of commuting for our employees.
  

Our research and development centers in Beijing and Hangzhou, China, use an ISO 14001:2003-registered environmental management system to minimize energy resource use.

At 3Com Europe in Hemel Hempstead, UK, an environmentally-friendly building features intelligent low-energy lighting that adjusts its intensity according to external light conditions.

And worldwide:

• A global print-on-demand system for marketing and sales materials eliminates waste and uses a worldwide network of printers to reduce shipping costs.
• We leverage our own technologies to enable 3Com employees to work remotely, reducing travel.