our planet

Awareness

We don't ignore the impact our industry has on the planet. As a user of raw material the print industry is understandably under the spot light when it comes to environmental matters. At HSW Print we are assisting the print industry in becoming greener.

Certification

In October 2008 we achieved certification to both the FSC and PEFC chain of custody schemes. These organisations are dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world's forests. This means that when you work with HSW Print you have peace of mind knowing that our paper is sourced from well-managed forests, but also gain from the savings of using FSC and PEFC paper - up to 30% less than recycled paper.

To find out more about the only paper certification scheme endorsed by major environmental charities such as, Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth and WWF, visit the official FSC and PEFC website.

In February 2010, we successfully became accredited to the international environmental standard, ISO 14001. Our comprehensive management system oversees all areas of the business and focuses on continual improvement. Over 90% of our paper is now bought from FSC and PEFC sources and we have taken steps to reduce our carbon footprint. This is being achieved through a waste reduction programme and implementation of a ‘Cycle to Work' scheme.

If you would like to find out more about our environmentally friendly approach to print, please contact us.