Thank you for your complimentary remarks. I try to look at problems by asking fundamental questions, and, over time, get others to think differently and more productively as a result. In this case, I approach the environmental challenges we face very simply. If the source of an environmental emission is automobile pollution, I ask the question: is there a better way to do this?

I particularly recognize that we cannot easily change behaviors when people feel they need to be in an automobile, so we need to attack automobile trips that people feel are unproductive or too long in duration because of root causes that can be corrected.

One thing I did not elaborate on was the opportunity to increase telecommuting, particularly for jobs like call center positions that can be done remotely now because of new technologies. At Pitney Bowes, 8% of our domestic call center positions are filled by people who work mostly out of their homes. It’s a win-win for everyone: we save money on facilities costs, the employees like the convenience of working from home, and society benefits from reduced traffic congestion and environmental pollution.

Ultimately, we have ample opportunities to find these kinds of solutions, rather than looking immediately for draconian actions that have potentially negative consequences.

Thanks again for giving me a plug.

– mike

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Francis Adams