BE GREEN
Green
There is no way around it, climate change
is a fact, we all emit too much CO2.
So we have to work very hard to reduce our CO2 emissions.
With the help of the Environmental Barometer © Stimular Foundation we have mapped our own impact on the environment. Now we know exactly what our carbon footprint is. This data helps us sharpen and monitor our environmental goals.
This is why in 2017 we have already chosen to purchase green power from 100% Dutch wind energy combined with energy-efficient LED lighting throughout our premises.
And with the new compressor in 2019, we reuse the released heat for space heating of our production hall. Raw materials for printing come from wood and waste paper … sustainable and renewable. We print with Bio inks. We use chemical-free offset plates. Our waste is separated and offered for recycling and reuse whenever possible. In support of responsible forest management we are FSC® certified (license number: FSC-C017135). But we want more, and continue to actively work To reducing our carbon footprint, primarily through energy conservation.
CO2 EMISSIONS 2021 IS 59 TONS
Our 2021 CO2 footprint is 59 tons, over 15% less than in 2019. That’s more than 1 less car trip around the equator. In particular, CO2 emissions from mobility are down a lot. Some employees have been working more from home over the past 2 years, but a number of people now also choose to come to work by bike.
WINDENERGY
Purchasing green power is part of corporate responsibility. Since January 2017, we have been using renewable green power derived from Dutch wind energy. And we will continue to do so .
ELECTRICITY
In 2021, we consumed 790 kWh of electricity per ton of printing compared to 545 kWh in 2019. Saving energy is a “must” in this day and age. Therefore, this year we will replace our outdated refrigeration system with a new, energy-efficient version .
VOC EMISSIONS
In 2021, we consumed 1.1 kg of IPA per ton of printed matter. This is almost 30% less than the industry average. IPA-reduced offset printing is here to stay. !
Paper Waste
In 2021, we offered almost 46 tons of waste paper for recycling compared to over 53 tons in 2019. But more importantly, we have 5.5% less paper waste. And throwing away less is always better than recycling more. Even so, our paper loss is still higher than the industry average for an offset printer up to 15 employees .
Mobility
Most of our carbon footprint is caused by freight transport and commuting. Both account for 35% of our CO2 emissions. We are increasingly using (electric) bikes and public transport for commuting. But unfortunately, with an average travel distance of 45 km, the car is still preferred .
WASTE SEPARATION RATE
We offer paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, aluminum offset plates, wood and cartridges for reuse and recycling. In total, approximately 95% of our waste . The industry average is 87.6%.
NATURAL GAS
In 2021, we consumed 8,223 m3 of natural gas compared to 6,470 m3 in 2019. With 167 more degree days (average outdoor temperature is below 18 °C) we had to fire more often and more during the year. Due to less production, we were able to make less use of released machine and compressor heat for heating the production hall .
WASTE
Hazardous (chemical) waste is almost a thing of the past. In 2021, only 0.8% (2.2 kg) of our waste per ton of printed matter consisted of hazardous waste. hazardous waste; we are doing much better than the industry average (6.6 kg).
VISION
We are printers with feeling.
Feeling for ink. Sense of
organization. Sense of sustainability
. Feeling for
printing with the best
quality. Because with
thought, we make things more beautiful.
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Food for thought
Pokémon in our printing, greenwashing, for the lover of a good book. And more
