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22nd February – Session 1 11.05-11.25 Certification: ISO14001 and EMASExploring what the two leading environmental certifications offer a print business, highlighting the differences between the schemes and what they offer. Jon Stack, Print Media Certification  Click here to see the video and download the presentation.11.25-11.50 Eco-Friendly approach for smaller print businesses Certification can seem daunting for the smaller business, but don’t despair; Paul will highlight what you can do today to improve your environmental performance alongside your bottom line – with a view to being better prepared to pursue certification should you choose to in future. Paul Machin, Consultant, Machin Consulting Click here to see the video and download the presentation11.50-12.10 FSC certification – how to achieve it and what it means for your business Exploring the requirements of the FSC certification, what it means to you and your customers, and how you can apply it to your business as a point of differentiation Marcelle Peuckert, Business Development Director, FSC International Click here to see the video and download the presentation.12.10-12.40 The impact of PVC on the printing industry Learn from a leading printer on how gaining certifications have had a significant difference to their business. Based in the UK Richard has worked alongside JCDecaux and Tesco and will highlight the 1996 Bellona letter concerning use of short-term PVC products and the potential effect on his business. Richard will then review the historical use by Gardner’s of products using PVC and how they have moved alongside their customers to PVC alternatives. Richard Gardner, Managing Director and Chairman, Gardners Click here to see the video and download the presentation.12.40-13.00 PEFC certification – how to achieve it and what it means for your business Customer demand, procurement requirements, tendering specifications, commitment to safeguarding the world’s forests: There are many reasons why more and more printers are opting to become PEFC certified. This session introduces PEFC, the world’s largest forest certification system, and explores how PEFC can contribute to your business success. Thorsten Arndt, Head of Communications, PEFC International  Click here to see the video and view the presentation online.13.00-13.20 Carbon Footprint calculation As carbon foot printing gains increasing traction as a measure of environmental impact we as printers need to be ready to provide accurate carbon footprint calculations to our larger customers. This session will explore the challenges of how to accurately assess the carbon footprint of a product, and providing some solutions. Dennis Geelen, Environmental Advisor, Febelgra Click here to see the video and download the presentation.13.20-13.40 Carbon Footprint standards A sneak preview of the ISO 16759 standard, and what it will likely require to achieve certification – from one of the authors of the standard Laurel Brunner, Managing Director, Digital Dots Click here to see the video and download the presentation. |
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