Ian Walz, national manager, learning and development at Printing Industries says the first SGP outreach training would be run in Hamilton, Newcastle on July 29-30, covering both Levels 1 and 2 in a specially condensed programme.

He says, “We chose Newcastle for our pilot outreach programme because of its diversity of business sizes and its central positioning for access by a large number of northern NSW towns including Armidale, Coonabarabran, Gunnedah, Inverell, Muswellbrook, Scone, Tamworth, Wyong and of course the Hunter region.

“Participating companies will have the option of doing the Level 1 entry level certification programme or both Levels 1 and 2. Level 2 introduces additional levels of management and control including the tracking of waste streams and brings in a focus on a company’s energy consumption and carbon footprint.”

Walz also outlines that it is important printing companies in these areas are given the opportunity of achieving SGP certification to set themselves apart from their competition and to save money by being better able to manage waste, recycling, energy and water use and air emissions.

He says, “They can achieve all of these things and more by being able to demonstrate their commitment to environmental sustainability.”

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