The paper firm undertook a carbon assessment covering fuel use, staff travel, electricity and waste, after which it decided to offset its emissions by purchasing carbon credits.

According to the company, “In this way, Longbottom Paper would like to do its part in making the world more sustainable by reducing carbon output and taking preventative action within the company to lower our carbon footprint.”

Longbottom already offers a number of recycled and FSC grades.

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