This means that all of the IPMG Printing businesses possess full environmental accreditation, with every plant accredited with both ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and Chain of Custody certification.
“Hannanprint is committed to managing environmental matters as an integral part of its business,” said Tony Dedda, managing director of Hannanprint (pictured). “This commitment extends to the manufacturing facility, the surrounding environment and the ability of the company to contribute to the greater environment in which its products and operations extend. Chain of Custody certification has been a natural progression as a result of this environmental focus.
“From a Hannanprint customer perspective, benefits include the fact that they will be able to make ‘on product’ claims in reference to the paper being sourced from responsibly managed forests and display either the FSC or PEFC logo, whichever is valid.”
“This measure may broadly support clients’ corporate social responsibility objectives, and more specifically, assist in demonstrating the sound environmental credentials of Hannanprint clients.”
Chain of Custody refers to the path taken by wood fibre from the forest to the consumer, including all successive stages of processing, transformation, manufacturing and distribution. In a printing context, this is about tracing paper through the supply chain from fully-certified responsibly-managed forests through to production at the designated printing plant.
The FSC sets international standards for responsible forest management and accredits independent third party organisations that can certify forest managers and forest product producers to FSC standards.
The PEFC is committed to promoting sustainable forest management through independent third party forest certification. The PEFC provides an assurance mechanism to purchasers of wood and paper products that they are promoting the sustainable management of forests.
Comment below to have your say on this story.
If you have a news story or tip-off, get in touch at editorial@sprinter.com.au.
Sign up to the Sprinter newsletter