Environmental focus
Our commitment to sustainability is at the heart of our business
commitment
Embracing our
responsibility
Overview
We’re committed to preserving the environment, minimising our carbon footprint, recycling, reusing energy, eliminating manufacturing waste and purchasing responsibly.
Management
Spotpress has an effective environmental management system across our organisation. It holds an ISO 14001 certification.
Action
We take decisive and swift action where appropriate to protect the environment for our children and for future generations.
Improvement
We constantly monitor new technologies, materials, alternative energy and manufacturing efficiencies that help reduce the environmental impact. We are among the first to test and adopt innovative solutions.
Certified papers
Preserving
our forests
Overview
We adhere to practices that conform to the Chain of Custody certification. All paper we purchase comes from mills that manage their forests under the strictest principles of conservation.
FSC, PEFC and SFI
Printing papers are sourced from mills and distributors that have accreditation with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) or the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).
Recycled paper
The majority of paper we source both locally and internationally includes a high percentage of recycled fibres — from 40% up to 100%.
Sustainability
Always investing
for the future
Local printers, global citizens
We pride ourselves on being both an Australian company and a good citizen of the global community.
Commercial sustrainability
We invest in new technologies, develop new processes and participate in commercial initiatives to support the future prosperity of the print and publishing industry.
Environmental sustainability
We continuously research, review and refine our manufacturing processes and material inputs to positively impact the future of our community and our planet.
