100 % renewable energies
Already now we obtain the major part of our energy from renewable sources, such as photovoltaic systems, and we work with green electricity. 100 percent of our power will be obtained from renewables by 2024.
Environment • People • Responsibility • Values
Our company takes its environmental and social responsibility very seriously. We work hard to ensure that our business model is sustainable and meets the environmental as well as social challenges of our time. We commit ourselves to environmental protection and actively promote education and social justice.
Our sustainability goals
Waste reduction
We use resource-saving printing methods like combined run printing and continuously work on further reduction in paper waste by improving our processes. We are aiming to keep the paper waste under 25 percent in the long run.
Sustainable paper
In our production, we opt for environmentally compatible materials and use sustainable paper. We have set ourselves the goal to print more than 95 percent of our products on certified paper by 2024.
Carbon neutrality
We are working towards the goal of carbon-neutral production by 2030. So, we are continuously reducing our ecological footprint. As to the unavoidable emissions, we will compensate for these by implementing sustainability projects.
Greenhouse gas reduction
Environmentally and socially responsible behaviour is a matter of course for us. In order to boost our contribution to the reduction in global warming, we aim to cut our carbon emissions by further 4.2 percent per year.
Sustainable products
We already offer our customers an extensive range of sustainable products be it paper or advertising materials. We are planning to offer all paper products with the recycled paper option.
Solar energy
Already now we generate power by means of our own photovoltaic systems at nearly all sites. We strive to generate an annual volume of 500 mWh of power with our own PV systems by 2024 to achieve a sustainable reduction in the use of fossil energies.
Sustainability policy
The values we are guided by in our environmental commitment and social responsibility are set out in an ESG policy. It constitutes a binding guideline for all companies within the Onlineprinters Group and their staff members.
ESG-Reports
ESG-Report 2023
ESG-Report 2022
Diversity and commitment
Diversity
We know that diversity is a true asset to our company. The Onlineprinters Group employs 1,700 people from 55 nations who are as diverse as our international customers entrusting us with their print projects. We are against any kind of discrimination. To us, this means fair and responsible interaction coupled with equality, inclusion and integration at the workplace. We help every individual fulfil their potential and at the same time get stronger together.
Commitment
We are not only aware of our corporate responsibility for the well-being of our staff. Being significant employers in six European countries, we also have responsibility towards the society. For this reason, we support local schools, educational and cultural institutions, associations and initiatives. We also sponsor local sports clubs in Germany, the UK and Denmark. Because we believe in a big impact of small steps. #oneteam
Policies and commitment
Our certification
Climate Partner
For all products on recycled paper, we provide a financial contribution to climate protection projects via ClimatePartner and that automatically and without any additional cost for the customers. With this joint initiative, we actively support such projects as the energy transition in Africa or do our bit for the protection of our forests.
Imprim'Vert
For several years now, we have been certified with the French ImprimVert eco-label. The label is internationally recognised and demonstrates our compliance with the strict CSR criteria. Among other things, this includes proper disposal of waste or safe storage of liquids. We undergo regular audits.
Interzero
With Interzero we share a common vision of a world without waste. We do our bit by returning paper residues and other waste products to the value cycle and by recycling these wherever possible. In doing so, we managed to save nearly 1,500 tonnes of greenhouse gases in 2022.
FSC
We buy more than 50,000 tonnes of paper per year. However, with forests being the basis of life for humans and animals, we want to do all we can to preserve them for future generations. For this reason, we purchase our paper exclusively from sustainable forestry. This, for instance, is ensured by the FSC label.
PEFC
PEFC is another international forest certification system. The label ensures sustainable forest management subject to regular improvement. More and more of our products come with the PEFC seal.
Nordic Swan
The governments of Scandinavian countries award the Nordic Swan eco-label after the audits related to environmental protection and product quality. LaserTryk – our brand in Denmark – succeeded in obtaining this label, which emphasises its contribution to a cleaner world and healthier working environment.
CO2 Compensation printed matter
CO2-compensated printed matter allows the customers to offset the carbon emissions of their print products. Projects aimed at climate protection and improvement of life quality all over the world are supported via a small extra charge. We cooperate with ClimateCare to achieve this.
EcoVadis
EcoVadis evaluates sustainability performance of enterprises around the globe. In doing so, it rates the degree of integration of CSR criteria into the business and management system.
Carbon-neutral online shop
Servers, network equipment and air conditioning systems consume energy and produce carbon emissions. Together with our shop system partner WEBSALE and the climate protection specialist ClimatePartner we make sure that all online shops are operated in a carbon-neutral way.
Certified energy management
In 2016, we introduced an energy management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 50001. Since then, our energy management team has made sure that all the required processes are complied with and see to a continuous improvement of our energy efficiency. The introduction of 100 % green electricity is a good example here.
dpd
We send two million parcels per year. Our shipping partner DPD transports every parcel in a carbon-neutral way. To achieve this, it compensates for the remaining emissions, e.g., by means of certified climate projects.
