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Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, June 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 30 tonnes per year through solar panel installation and voltage optimisers. Achieved a 49% reduction in CO2e emissions per tonne of substrate purchased between 2021 and 2020.
- Achieved Carbon Neutral status in 2022.
- ISO 14001 certification obtained in 2022.
Social Achievements
- Partnership with Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust for carbon offsetting through tree planting.
- Take-back scheme for repurposing used POS and graphics.
Governance Achievements
- Development of a net-zero pathway in collaboration with Carbon Quota.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- High carbon emissions from industry operations.
- Wasteful processes in packaging and material usage.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investment in HP Latex technology for reduced carbon footprint.
- Use of sustainable materials (e.g., recycled plastics, FSC-certified products).
- Implementation of recycling policies and take-back schemes.
- Use of Hexcel Wrap as a sustainable alternative to bubble wrap.
- Use of recyclable PP tape.
- Carbon offsetting through tree planting and Allstar EcoPoint Projects.
- Installation of solar panels and voltage optimisers.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Partnership with sustainable suppliers (e.g., Antalis, HP, Reconomy).
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: Carbon Quota
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Xanita fibreboard, Dispa board, Eco Wall Canvas, Kavalan PVC-free banners, PET One-Way Vision, Katz Board, Eco Board, Ocean Tex, Blockout Fabric Eco
Awards & Recognition
- The UK Graphics Awards - The Green Award 2021
- The British Sign Awards – The Green Award 2020
- The Digital Printer Awards – Green Company of the Year Finalist 2019
Reporting Period: June 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:4.33 tonnes CO2e reduction in 2022 (compared to 2021)
Total Energy Consumption:70,000 kWh generated from solar panels in unspecified period
Waste Generated:62.55 tonnes total waste in 2023; 11.95 tonnes recycled; 50.60 tonnes waste to energy; 0 tonnes landfill
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint by 4.33 tonnes of CO2e in 2022 compared to 2021. Generated 70,000 kWh of energy from solar panels, equivalent to 48.9 metric tons of CO2 reduction.
- Achieved 100% recycling where possible and 100% green energy recovery for non-recyclable waste. Zero landfill waste in 2023.
- Received ISO 14001 certification in 2022.
Social Achievements
- Developed a take-back scheme for used POS and graphics.
- Partnered with Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust to plant trees, offsetting approximately 19 tonnes of carbon over 50 years.
- Installed two EV charging points for employee vehicles.
Governance Achievements
- Established a carbon reduction strategy targeting 3 tonnes of CO2e reduction per year.
- Implemented a waste management system meeting FESPA UK Waste Accreditation standards.
- Named Managing Director as Vice President at FESPA UK.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Become carbon neutral by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce carbon footprint by 3 tonnes of CO2e per year.
Environmental Challenges
- High levels of carbon emissions from operations.
- Plastic waste in packaging and materials.
- Reducing carbon footprint further to achieve carbon neutrality.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in new technologies (HP Latex, swissQprint),
- Switching to renewable energy sources (solar panels, voltage optimisers),
- Implementing a carbon reduction plan (replacing boilers, electric vehicle fleet),
- Using sustainable materials (Xanita, Dispa Board, Eco Wall Canvas, etc.),
- Developing sustainable packaging and reducing plastic waste.
- Carbon offsetting through tree planting.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Partnering with sustainable suppliers (HP, swissQprint, Antalis, Reconomy).
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Xanita fibreboard
- Dispa Board
- Eco Wall Canvas
- Kavalan PVC-Free Banners
- PET One-Way Vision
- Katz Board
- Eco Board
- Ocean Tex
- Blockout Fabric Eco
Awards & Recognition
- Antalis Interior Design Awards Special Sustainable Prize – 2023
- FESPA Awards Display and POP on Paper and Board – 2023
- UK Graphic Awards Wide-format Printer of the Year: under 30 employees - 2023
- UK Graphic Awards Wide Format Printer of the Year (Under 30 Employees) – 2022
- UK Graphic Awards Best in Show – 2022
- FSB Awards Community Award - 2022
- UK Graphic Awards Leisure and Hospitality Project of the Year – 2021
- UK Graphic Awards The Green Award – 2021
- UK Graphic Awards Wide Format Company of the Year (Under 30 Employees) – 2021
- The British Sign Awards The Green Award – 2020
- The British Sign Awards Covid Extra Mile Award – 2020