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We print green 

Sustainable printing

For over 145 years, we have proven that printing can also be sustainable. As a family business, we work hard every day towards the same ambition: to supply high-quality printing materials with the smallest possible environmental footprint.

From raw material use, energy management, and waste to people and logistics: every step we take is a conscious choice. This is confirmed every year by our EcoVadis Gold rating, a recognition that places us in the top 3% of the world’s most sustainable companies.

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Our conscious choices

01

Renewable energy

our production is powered by 2,560 solar panels. We continuously invest in energy efficiency, including LED lighting, heat pumps, and heat recovery.

02

External validation

We request independent assessments of our approach. This includes ISO 14001 (environmental management), ISO 26000 (CSR), FSC® (sustainable paper) and the annual EcoVadis audit.

03

Responsible water management

Our newest plate setter saves 3,000,000 litres of water annually.

04

Sustainable mobility

Our entire fleet is electric. For our deliveries, we prefer to work with partners who invest in electric vehicles. In urban areas, we rely on bicycle couriers where possible.

05

Reduce & recyle

We limit the use of new raw materials and recycle 100% of our materials through one of 22 different waste streams.

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Ecovadis Gold

Since 2022, we have scored Gold with EcoVadis, the market leader for independent sustainability assessments.

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Carbon-neutral printing

Besides our efforts to reduce carbon emissions, we also offer the option of offsetting the remaining emissions from your printing through ClimatePartner.

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Inclusive employment

Every day, we work hard to create a warm, inclusive workplace: since 2016, we have partnered with Kunnig, a social enterprise; we also offer work placements; through Grafoc, we also contribute to training and career opportunities in print media.

Sustainability is a broad concept that covers many different things. How do we put this into practice?

Sustainable substrates

Without materials there can be no printed product. We offer a wide range of FSC®- and PEFC-certified paper and cardboard. We avoid using synthetic materials where possible for signage and displays, offering fully recyclable options instead. Do you need a sustainable substrate that does not contain tree pulp but is tear-resistant and waterproof? We can print on stone paper in that case. Moreover, our suppliers regularly ask us to test new sustainable substrates. That way, we are always up to speed with the latest innovations.

Continuous investments in our machinery

Our machinery is state-of-the-art. Thanks to our continuous investments, our production is more efficient and less energy-intensive. Moreover, we always choose the best print method for your print work from our array of seven in-house production techniques. We also avoid unnecessary transport with our large in-house capacity.

Circular principles in practice

Others may see it as general waste but at Albe De Coker we give it a new lease of life. We use tissue paper from our offset plates as packing material. Leftover rolls of wallpaper are turned into craft kits for children. End-of-life IT equipment is reused through Out-of-Use. We also donate surplus paper to schools and creative workshops.

Environmental awareness of our employees & advice to customers

Sustainability is embedded in our processes and engrained in the mindset of our people. All our employees follow training in environmentally-conscious working practices and are actively encouraged to think about improvements. We also advise customers on the most sustainable options for paper, print runs, and finishes. That way, we make the right choices together, with due attention to the environment and quality.

Bicycle leasing for employees

Our employees can commute to work with a leased bicycle if they want. We are proud that more than 50% of our workforce have taken advantage of this. Last year, they covered 149,305 km, or about 3.7 times the circumference of our Earth!

Ecovadis Gold

More than a certificate

EcoVadis is the market leader in independent sustainability assessments. They score our performance for environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. That way, we look beyond our walls, taking the entire chain into account.

Since 2022, we have had a Gold rating, putting us in the top 3% of 145,000 companies in 160 countries that are assessed by EcoVadis. This also offers you peace of mind: our performance is reviewed annually, in an independent, objective way.

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