Nazdar Ink Technologies
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1446 Metric Tons of CO2 (including NO emissions)
Renewable Energy Share:~35% (wind) and ~15% (nuclear)
Total Energy Consumption:2,501,489 kWh
Water Consumption:1,350,000 gallons
Waste Generated:450 tons (trash generated in 2021)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Health and Wellness
- Safety
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Economic Viability
- Social Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- Transitioned from packing peanuts to recycled paper for packaging
- Implemented a closed-loop solvent cleaning process reducing VOC emissions
- Reuses waste from cleaning process as secondary fuel in cement kilns
- Diverted over 652 tons of cardboard and 37 tons of paper through recycling
- Over 99% of bulk chemical storage totes are reused
- Eliminated all heavy metals in standard products (2007)
- Installed time-controlled thermostats and motion detector light switches to reduce energy consumption
- Over 70% of manufactured inks are UV-curing inks with trace amounts of VOCs
- Uses UV-LED inks offering further sustainability benefits
Social Achievements
- Fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion
- Improved employee health and safety through training and continuous improvement
- Commitment to improving employee welfare and wellness
- Engagement with local communities
- Respectful treatment of people and stakeholders
Governance Achievements
- Extensive regulatory compliance training provided to the industry
- Implemented several eco-friendly internal programs (cardboard recycling, energy-efficient lighting, etc.)
- Created Nazdar Consulting Services division to help customers implement best practices
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- High natural gas usage in winter months due to makeup air for employee safety
- Seasonality in water consumption due to green space watering requirements
Mitigation Strategies
- Investigating options to reduce water usage (smart irrigation controller)
- Analyzing natural gas usage to identify further reduction opportunities
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Commitment to responsible practices and communication with suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- UV-curing inks
- UV-LED inks
Awards & Recognition
- 2023 EcoVadis Silver Award