1. PIONEER
We have been challenging conventional approaches to sustainable print for more than 30 years, developing new processes, products and ways of working.
Sustainability is at the heart of our story. For more than 30 years we’ve been pioneering sustainable print and marketing, leading the way with many industry firsts. Today, we’re using what we’ve learned to reduce our own impact, help our customers make more sustainable choices and share practical knowledge that can help others do the same.
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Our Evolving Sustainability Journey
Sustainability has been part of Pureprint’s identity for more than three decades.
From becoming the UK’s first ISO 14001-certified printer and the world’s first CarbonNeutral® printer, through to our Science Based Targets, EcoVadis Silver rating and continued investment in lower-impact production, our approach has continually evolved.
Today, sustainability is not simply about reducing the impact of our own operations. It’s about understanding our impact, taking action to reduce it, innovating to find better solutions and working with our customers and suppliers to create meaningful change across the wider value chain.
And we believe that what we have learned over more than 30 years should be shared.
OUR APPROACH
FROM PIONEERING TO SHARING
Our sustainability journey has evolved considerably since we first began measuring and reducing the environmental impact of print. Today, our approach is built around 5 connected principles:
2. MEASURE
We measure our environmental impact across our operations and supply chain, using recognised standards and independent verification to understand where our greatest impacts lie.
3. REDUCE
We focus on genuine emissions reduction, resource efficiency, waste reduction and more responsible materials, supported by our Carbon Reduction Plan and Science Based Targets.
4. HELP
We use our knowledge and experience to help customers make better decisions about materials, production, carbon, waste and the environmental impact of their communications.
5. SHARE
We believe sustainability knowledge should be accessible. Through our Sustainability Knowledge Hub, we are developing practical resources, guidance and tools that organisations can use to strengthen their own sustainability journey.
/ OUR SUSTAINABILITY PRIORITIES
Where we’re focusing today.
Sustainability touches every part of our business. Our current priorities include:
Climate & Carbon
We measure and manage our greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 and have science-based emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Our focus is increasingly on reducing emissions at source, improving energy efficiency, understanding carbon intensity and developing better carbon reporting for our customers.
Circularity, Materials & Resources
We continually look for ways to reduce waste and make better use of resources across our operations.
This includes responsible paper purchasing, FSC® certification, recycled and lower-impact materials, closed-loop recycling, efficient equipment, digital and on-demand production, and designing processes that minimise waste and overproduction.
People & Responsible Business
Sustainability extends beyond environmental performance.
Our ESG framework includes commitments covering people, wellbeing, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion, modern slavery, ethical procurement, responsible supply chains and good governance.
Sustainable Innovation
Technology and innovation have always been central to our sustainability journey.
From digital and on-demand production to automation, smarter data management, sustainable substrates, Puremail® and 100% recyclable banner solutions, we continue to explore ways of reducing environmental impact without compromising quality or performance.
Helping Our Customers
We believe the biggest opportunity comes from working collaboratively with our customers.
Our teams can help organisations make more sustainable choices around materials, specifications, production methods, carbon, waste and fulfilment, helping them reduce environmental impact while also identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and cost.
30+ YEARS OF SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP
Our sustainability journey began more than three decades ago and has continued to evolve.
We’ve achieved industry firsts, won three Queen’s Awards for Sustainable Development, introduced Carbon Balanced Paper, developed lower-impact products and processes, and continued to invest in measurement, reporting and carbon reduction.
But sustainability is not a destination.
Our approach has evolved from reducing our own environmental impact to helping our customers reduce theirs, sharing what we’ve learned so that others can make progress too.
Our Sustainability Journey
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OUR CREDENTIALS
Our sustainability commitments are supported by recognised standards, certifications, assessments and independent verification.
These credentials provide independent evidence of our approach and help our customers meet their own procurement, ESG and sustainability requirements.
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