Flint Group Sheetfed
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2015, 2017)
Reporting Period: 2015
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 sustainability
- Product safety
Environmental Achievements
- Developed PremEco BE Series inks meeting Blue Angel (RAL-UZ 195) criteria for environmentally friendly printed matter.
- Developed various pressroom chemicals (washes and fountain solutions) meeting Blue Angel criteria.
- Developed new silicone technology reducing silicone oil usage in printing.
- Manufactured printing blankets in a state-of-the-art facility reducing solvent usage.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Meeting stringent Blue Angel criteria for printing inks and pressroom chemicals.
- Balancing chemical use in product manufacturing with environmental sustainability.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed innovative products using renewable resources where feasible.
- Established a development partnership with WKS Group to advance Heatset ink technology.
- Ongoing review process of raw materials based on health and safety standards.
- Providing best practice guidance to customers to minimize waste and maximize operational sustainability.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Review process of raw materials based on recognized health and safety standards.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Blue Angel (RAL-UZ 195)
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- PremEco BE Series inks
- Various pressroom chemicals
- New silicone technology
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption, emissions, and waste through ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications.
- Use of returnable or recyclable packaging.
- Development of mineral oil-free (“BIO”) ink formulations.
Social Achievements
- Elimination of Cobalt from most ink formulations due to health concerns.
- Commitment to exceeding health and safety regulations.
- Investment in R&D to develop safer UV & EB technology.
Governance Achievements
- Compliance with all relevant national and European legislation and REACh regulations.
- Founding member of the European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA) and active participation in its Leadership Council.
- Sourcing raw materials from suppliers with ISO 14001 certification.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Balancing the use of high-performing raw materials with their potential health and environmental impacts (e.g., reproductive toxicants in some LED and Low Energy curing inks).
Mitigation Strategies
- Investment in R&D to develop safer alternatives, such as UV & EB technology.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sourcing raw materials from suppliers with ISO 14001 certification.
- Adherence to EuPIA exclusion policy.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, EuPIA guidelines
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Mineral oil-free inks
- Safer UV & EB technology