Sustainable Printing Practices and Environmental Responsibility at PNB Print
At PNB Print, environmental responsibility is at the core of our business strategy. From the very beginning, we have prioritized eco-friendly printing practices and sustainable operations. We believe that responsible production is key to reducing our environmental impact, and we are dedicated to continuously improving our processes to benefit both your business and the planet.
We take a comprehensive approach to sustainability, focusing on key areas such as waste reduction, recycling, and energy-saving solutions. Our environmental responsibility extends to promoting waste sorting awareness among employees, managing water resources responsibly, and working to reduce CO2 emissions. We are committed to researching eco-friendly printing chemicals and complying with all relevant environmental regulations in Latvia and the EU.
Our Environmental Policy is aligned with the PNB Print Code of Business Conduct, the ETI Base Code, and recognized certifications like the Nordic Swan and Ecolabel, which reflect our commitment to being a socially responsible company that values environmental concerns. This dedication ensures that we are consistently improving and evolving our sustainable practices.
PNB Print’s commitments to environmental sustainability include:
- Minimizing waste throughout production processes by evaluating operations and maximizing efficiency.
- Improving waste management by increasing the amount of recyclable waste and implementing waste sorting practices.
- Actively promoting awareness and incentivizing waste sorting among PNB Print employees.
- Seeking solutions to reduce electrical power consumption through ongoing improvement initiatives.
- Implementing responsible water resource management practices.
- Performing CO2 calculations and diligently tracking their reduction efforts.
- Continuously researching environmentally friendly chemicals for printing presses and bindery processes from new suppliers.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant Latvian and EU environmental regulations pertaining to PNB Print’s operations.
PNB Print’s sustainability goals to be achieved by 2025 (compared to the base year 2019) are as follows:
- Waste: Aim to achieve a 10% reduction in the amount of unsorted waste.
- Recycling: Increase the amount of recyclable waste by 10%.
- Water: Target a 15% reduction in water consumption.
- GHG’s: Strive for a 10% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions.
- Energy: Aim to reduce energy consumption by 10%.