Contact Originators is leading the way in the print industry’s fight against emissions after its commitment to sustainably transforming the print supply chain saw it earn a prestigious EcoVadis Gold certification.

The Gold rank places Contact in the top 1% of companies worldwide rated by Ecovadis in the printing and service activities related to the printing industry, and top 5% of all assessed businesses from every sector across the world. It cements Contact’s reputation as an influential market leader that has implemented sustainable practices into every level of its business. It also demonstrates the packaging origination and flexographic plate manufacturer’s commitment to continuous improvement, representing a significant leap forward from last year’s Silver medal.

“EcoVadis is one of the world’s most prominent and prestigious business sustainability accreditations,” said a delighted Jo Grundy, Quality and Systems Manager at Contact. “Since earning our Silver medal last year, every member of the team has worked tirelessly to take us to the next level by refining our processes and implementing changes at every level of the business.

“To be recognised as one of the print industry leaders in sustainability makes all that work worthwhile. We’re proud to drive standards across the industry, which we hope will not just benefit ourselves and our customers, but the whole print supply chain.”

To qualify for an EcoVadis medal, companies must submit a thorough assessment of their environmental footprint, ethical and labour rights practices, and procurement policies. Contact is known for investing in its people as a supporter of the FIAUK Academy, which offers courses to upskill those working in the flexographic print sector.

Contact’s Gold success comes after several years spent investing heavily in minimising its carbon footprint using novel technologies and processes. It installed ‘Goliath’, the largest steam-powered platemaking still in Europe at 24,000L in 2021, before achieving ‘zero waste to landfill’ and Carbon Neutral Business certification in subsequent years.

“Our motto is ‘leaders never follow’, and we intend to continue to build on these accomplishments as we strive to lead the way for sustainable print businesses,” concluded Grundy.

To learn more about how Contact’s sustainable artwork and origination plate manufacturing can help reduce the environmental impact of your print supply chain, please visit www.contact-group.co.uk.

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