Intro To Sustainable Green Printing and the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership

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1 Intro To Sustainable Green Printing and the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Presented By: Gary A. Jones Assistant Vice President Environmental Health and Safety Affairs Printing Industries of America

2 The Competitive Advantage of Being Green Todayʼs Agenda The green market Even in this economy! The essentials of becoming a sustainable printer Understanding the core requirements Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Certification program for sustainable green printers

3 Green Market Indicators Many companies/organizations have not abandoned their environmental commitments Customer requests for green credentials Wal-Mart's Scorecard and Sustainability Index National & International green pressure Resurgence of green environmental group activism Bigger, broader issues Carbon Water Forest Footprint Conversion of rain forests to fiber/biofuel plantations

4 What Do I Need To Do? Step 1 Institute a sustainability program Step 2- Market your attributes

5 What is Sustainable Printing? It is more than just recycled paper and soy inks! Holistic approach to all business activities Reduction in overall environmental impact Reduction in toxics and waste Incorporate more renewable resources Reduce fossil fuel energy consumption Address social issues Continuous improvement process Not a single event such as becoming FSC certified Combination of many ongoing activities It is not Greenwashing! Must be credible and transparent

6 Sustainable Printing Elements of Sustainable Printing Product Issues Design Input materials - paper, ink, coating, adhesives Printing Process Issues Prepress, press, and postpress operations Pollution prevention and waste reduction Printers National Env Assʼt Center ( Envelope Building, grounds, employees, energy, etc.

7 How do I Become Sustainable? Systematic Organized approach to identify, prioritize and take action on opportunities Set goals and measure progress Systemic Engage all employees Apply the 3Rs to operations Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Implement lean manufacturing principles

8 Sustainable Printer Characteristics Management Environmental or Sustainability Policy Communicated to customers and employees Compliance with environmental regulations Management system EMS Environmental Management System ISO, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and others Publish performance data Baseline water, waste, air emissions, energy, etc Report reductions or increases

9 Sustainable Printer Characteristics Facility appearances Management Clean, orderly, internal and external conditions Employee health and safety Innovative use of clean technologies and sustainable business practices Environmental Stewardship Certifications Awards and other acknowledgments

10 Setting the Sustainability Pathway for the Printing and Graphic Communications Industry

11 Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Mission Encourage and promote participation in the worldwide movement to achieve economic, social and environmental success of the graphic communications industry through sustainable green printing practices.

12 Sustainable Green Printing Partnership What is the SGP Partnership? Only whole facility sustainability certification program for the graphic communication industry Publicly vetted set of criteria and third party certification for best practices in sustainability Addresses multiple print platforms commercial printing, flexographic printing and packaging, screen printing, digital printing, loose leaf, and bindery operations.

13 Benefits SGP Gets you in the Door Aligns your business with other sustainability driven businesses Puts your business in a thought leadership position SGP Establishes Credibility Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Beyond single attribute programs towards a facility wide program Provides market differentiation You have made the commitment

14 Benefits Credible, third party endorsement and certification SGP Provides a Strong ROI Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Implementation of Criteria = dollars saved Increased productivity and reduced waste

15 Sustainable Green Printing Partnership

16 Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Being Certified Means a Company Has undergone a Third Party Certification Audit Is in compliance with all relevant health, safety and environmental regulations Provided a Written Sustainability Policy Committed to SGP Guiding Principles Developed and implemented a Sustainability Management System (SMS) Tracking key sustainability metrics

17 Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Being Certified Means a Company Conforms to a set of clearly identified Best Management Practices covering Supply Chain issues Production Operations Facility-wide issues Employment milestones Submitted an annual report to the SGP Program

18 Sustainable Management System Plan Do Check Sustainability policy EHS compliance Sustainability committee Objectives, targets, project(s) continuous improvement Training Communication Documentation Best practices Audit (EHS and SMS) Management review SGP certification Act Corrective actions On-going continuous improvement

19 Sustainable Management System Sustainability committee Procedures Achieve and maintain compliance Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Develop and meet performance objectives At least one project each year Communicate relevant information about sustainability efforts to appropriate stakeholders Personnel that affect ability to achieve objectives and targets Conduct EHS compliance & SMS audits/corrective action Management review

20 Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Mandatory Best Practices PRODUCT (Inputs): Design aspects and input material management to create the product PROCESS (Outputs): All manufacturing steps (prepress, press & postpress) involved with converting raw materials into a finished product including process byproducts that have an environmental, health and safety impact ENVELOPE (Baseline Consumption) All the manufacturing support activities and includes the building, grounds, utilities, employees, and other functions at an individual site

21 Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Mandatory Best Practice Examples Product (Inputs) Explore products that minimize or eliminate waste, use of minimal packaging, and establishment of takeback programs for unused materials. Process (Outputs) Train employees on proper handling and use of inks, solvents and other chemicals to minimize waste and exposure. Utilize a proofing system that minimizes impact and is compatible with your manufacturing process. Envelope (Baseline consumption) Ensure that packaging materials and procedures have been employed to minimize waste When replacing equipment, purchase Energy-Star compliant items

22 Metrics Use the SGP Sustainability Metrics System to measure and report on project progress Actual metrics document kept private Metrics uses actual and normalized results VOC and HAP emissions Refrigerants Water & Wastewater Inks, chemicals, substrate Nonhazardous Waste Hazardous Waste Universal Waste Electronic Wastes Energy Injuries and Illnesses

23 Annual Report Report submitted by all verified printers One-year after approved as SGP Printer Publicly available Posted on SGP website Include information on current status of sustainability efforts

24 Third Party Audit Key to credibility of the SGP program Provides clear indication of conformance with all elements of the program Systems audit - not exclusive EHS compliance audit Conducted by trained, qualified personnel Not just a boardroom exercise Includes conversations with employees Plant tour Required Biannually (every other year)

25 Sustainable Green Printing Partnership A Quick Tour of the Website...

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28 SGP Program Fees Member Status Application 1-yr Renewal Certification * Partners FTA, SGIA, PIA, NAPIM Supporting Partner EMA, FSEA $295 $250 $1,500 $450 $325 $2,000 Non-member $595 $400 $3,000 *Includes desktop audit; on site visit; and development of final report. SGP printer also responsible for travel and expenses for audit personnel. SGP status must be recertified every 2 years

29 Who Supports SGP Partnership?

30 SGP Patron Program Platinum Gold

31 SGP Patron Program Silver

32 Sustainable Green Printing Partnership For More Information Contact SGP Partnership Assistance on meeting criteria Gary Jones or Rick Hartwig or