Inc Print Management is a specialist print management company that understands its commitment to the environment. In pursuit of its goal as being a market leader in the print management industry, the Directors and staff care for and respect the environment whilst providing customers with a product that has been developed within a management system framework that ensures environmentally friendly processes at each phase of production.
To outline Clean Environment Policy for work and materials used at Inc Print.
Controls in place to monitor the Clean Environment procedures of work outsourced by Inc Print.
Inc Print is committed to the preservation of the environment and compliance with Environmental legislation.
It is the aim of this Policy that in all our business dealings we act in an environmentally responsible manner. It defines principles and responsibilities for managing environmental issues, and aims to contribute over the long term to Inc by ensuring:
The Policy applies to all services and activities involving environmental issues entered into by or on behalf of Inc Print in the course of business. Both printing activities and in- house operations (logistics and infrastructure) are subject to and must be conducted in compliance with this policy.
Implementation of this Policy is a process of continuous improvement, and many goals have already been achieved, all areas are continually evaluated for environmental sustainability.
We understand that each of Inc’s suppliers are a part of the environment and the local community.
As part of Inc Print’s management of its business, the environment and the local community are to be fully and properly considered in all business transactions.
We expect our suppliers to be efficient in their use of energy, protective of the environment, recycle where possible and safely dispose of all potentially dangerous items.
Inc Print is committed to protect the environment and ensure that each of its suppliers continues to meet or exceed the legislative requirements of the jurisdictions in which they are located.
Inc Print shall ensure that suppliers and staff are sufficiently trained and educated to apply this policy in their daily work.
Inc Print’s environmental objectives & targets are reviewed at least annually and monitored and measured where practical to ensure we achieve our environmental goals.
Principle 1: Environmental risk management
We seek to consider environmental risks in all our business. A failure to properly identify, manage or control environmental risks can lead to financial losses and damage our reputation. These risks are monitored continually.
We seek to avoid relationships if there are material environmental risks that cannot be properly assessed or where, in the judgment of Inc Print, the counterparty is not addressing environmental issues in an appropriate and responsible manner.
Principle 2: Environmental market opportunities
We also seek to pursue opportunities in the print market for environmentally friendly products and services. We offer a variety of these services to our environmentally and socially engaged customer base.
Principle 3: In-house ecology
We are committed to providing an environmentally safe work place to our staff, and to actively seeking ways to reduce our direct environmental impact on air, soil and water from in-house operations. The major areas where Inc Print has a direct impact are, in order of importance, energy consumption, business travel, paper consumption, and waste.
We will seek to assess the environmental impact of our suppliers’ products and services, and to engage with them whenever necessary to limit environmental risks.
All waste materials of paper base and plastics used within Inc Print are sorted and disposed of by recycling where possible.
Recyclable cartons used in packaging and cartons are re-used if possible. Non-usable cartons are packed for recycling.
Toner cartridges and film are sent to recycling companies.
Principle 4: Environmental management system
We ensure efficient implementation of our policy through our management system which adheres to the relevant environmental regulations, for achieving self-defined environmental objectives, and for maintaining continuous improvement of environmental performance. The management system is structured in a management cycle consisting
of planning, implementation, controlling and management review including corrective actions.
Principle 5: Training and communication
Environmental awareness and expertise play an important role in implementing our goals. We therefore invest in know-how and integrate environmental considerations into internal communications and training..
Principle 6 – Supplier Management
External manufacturers are monitored for the Clean Environment Policies by questionnaire which covers the following points of environment friendly procedures.
Preference is given to companies that show a clear understanding and application of Clean Environment Policy.
Inc Print is not only focused on the most cost effective option when selecting suppliers, but also the potential environmental impact of each supplier’s choice in raw materials. We encourage use of renewable vegetable based inks in the printing process rather than traditional printing inks made with petroleum oil that contribute to growing greenhouse gas emissions. Wherever possible we encourage suppliers to purchase paper alternatives that have post-consumer recycled content, are processed chlorine free and have an environmental management system accreditation. And we encourage our clients to choose sustainable paper alternatives wherever available.
We expect suppliers to have waste management systems in place in all manufacturing operations. The most common waste stream and treatment are:
Environmental issues are higher on the corporate and political agenda than at any time before. Corporate environmental responsibility is very much in the spotlight with public awareness of the issues having a direct effect on success in the marketplace. However, the best companies are now turning what was previously thought of a burden into a commercial and financial advantage. Investment decisions are now strongly influenced by questions of best environmental practice, and routine purchasing decisions across an organisation are scrutinised as never before.