Sustainability Spotlight - environmental best practice advice for your business
Sustainability Spotlight is an ongoing feature that is presented at FESPA Global Print Expo which showcases a wide range of sustainable and environmentally responsible graphics and textile material samples.
The stand is built of innovative, sustainable materials and during FESPA Global Print Expo 2023, this stand achieved 10 times lower reduction in the carbon footprint. Sustainability Spotlight feature will return at FESPA Global Print Expo 2024, from 19th - 22nd March 2024 at the RAI Amsterdam in Netherlands. For more information please visit: https://www.fespaglobalprintexpo.com/welcome In addition, Sustainability Spotlight offers informative and actionable advice around environmental best practice to enable businesses to make more sustainable and environmentally friendly decisions for their business. FESPA speaks to industry experts about sustainability where you can discover business opportunities to reduce, reuse and recycle materials and improve your knowledge. Discover this useful content here: https://www.fespa.com/en/sustainabilityspotlight
Recent news
Kodak's 2024 Sustainability Report: A Commitment to a Greener Future
Kodak's 2024 Sustainability Report, "One World, One Kodak," demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental and social responsibility. The report highlights impressive reductions in greenhouse gas emissions (56%) and water withdrawal (31%) and aims for zero waste by 2025. Notably, Kodak is pioneering double materiality assessment in the printing industry, aligning sustainability with financial reporting, and showcasing its products' environmental benefits.
How can printers lower costs on energy usage?
Clare Taylor outlines simple steps for businesses to achieve energy sustainability, focusing on cost savings and staff comfort. It emphasises starting with measuring energy consumption to identify key areas for improvement. Subsequent steps involve managing energy use through behavioral changes and low-cost interventions, like optimizing cooling settings and ensuring equipment is switched off when not needed.
The European Union's circular economy plan
Printing companies must understand the EU's Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP), part of the European Green Deal. These initiatives drive sustainability, impacting businesses globally, even if not EU-based, through customer requirements. Printers need to be aware of reporting and sustainability expectations to manage risks and retain clients.
A revised look at sustainability in wide format print
Sustainability is crucial for wide-format print, moving beyond marketing to an imperative driven by brands and regulations. Common "eco" claims often mask complexities; true sustainability demands carbon reduction as a core principle. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) offers data-driven insights for genuine environmental improvement, as demonstrated by UFABRIK's transparent approach.