Help us conserve resources
As key pillars of our corporate philosophy, sustainability and environmental protection are a top priority for us. For many years, we have taken concrete steps to move away from energy and resource-intensive production towards a more environmentally friendly approach. In doing so, we endeavour to ensure transparency and credibility at all times. That applies to ourselves and to the partners and suppliers that contribute to our environmental protection measures. Our customers can therefore be sure that they are receiving print products and media services that meet high quality and ecological standards, which in turn has benefits for their own business and image.
For many years now, we have been committed to consistently protecting the environment—voluntarily, sustainably, and effectively.
Our goal is to systematically assess the environmental impact of our printing operations, use resources efficiently, and continuously develop and improve our production processes.
The foundation for this is our environmental management system based on EMAS and ISO 14001. Both systems help us evaluate environmental aspects in a structured manner, implement specific improvement measures, and regularly review their effectiveness.
EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) sets particularly comprehensive requirements for corporate environmental management. Going beyond the requirements of ISO 14001, EMAS combines the continuous improvement of environmental performance with transparent environmental reporting. Our environmental statement is regularly reviewed and validated by an independent, accredited environmental verifier. This allows us to provide transparency regarding our environmental performance and its development.
On this basis, we implement targeted measures to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and invest in modern printing technologies as well as resource-efficient production processes.
Another key component is the production of printed materials in accordance with the requirements of the Blue Angel eco-label (DE-UZ 195). The certification sets specific requirements regarding, among other things, the materials used, the printing process, and the recyclability of the certified printed products
Our current environmental indicators
For more details, please see our EMAS Environmental Statement, which can be requested at the following link: https://druckstudiogruppe.com/en/certification-environmental-standard-emas/
reduction in our
CO2 emissions
reduction in our relative
energy consumption
of our products are
printed on FSC®, PEFC or Blue Angel papers
Development in EMAS environmental indicators compared with the base year 2008.
Our Environmental criteria in printing
Here’s How We Reduce Our Environmental Impact
Substrates
We use environmentally friendly FSC®-certified paper from sustainably managed forests or recycled paper with the Blue Angel ecolabel.
Inks and toners
Our (organic) inks based on vegetable oil contain no mineral oil or hazardous substances.
Printing materials and resources
Chemical-free plate development, usage of detergents that are low in VOCs and IPA-free (alcohol-free) printing.
Recyclability
Standard inks, toners, coatings, foils and adhesives have passed laboratory tests assessing de-inking/removal behaviour during the recycling process.
Reusable materials
We ensure the systematic separation of all production waste, making a point of recycling it or disposing of it in an environmentally responsible way.
Energy generation
The photovoltaic systems on the roofs of our buildings generate renewable energy.
Utilisation of waste heat
The specific purpose of having a heat recovery system installed on our presses is to utilise waste heat for heating purposes throughout our company, with needs-based conversion into heating/cooling power for year-round climate control in buildings.
Green electricity
We use 100% green electricity generated from renewable energy sources (wind, solar, hydro).
Shipping and logistics
We reduce unnecessary plastic packaging, use companies such as GoGreen Plus for parcel shipment and utilize empty runs for bulk shipments.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Printing
Calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from the print job. In addition, certified climate protection projects (Gold Standard, VCS) are supported. Information on methodology, system boundaries, and data sources is available via a QR code on the transparency page. Support for external climate protection projects takes place outside the value chain.
