Business Management - Sustainability

From environmental efforts to help minimize its carbon footprint, to industry-leading imaging products, Canon U.S.A. has been honored by many top accolades for its efforts both in the market and in the office.

At the upcoming GRAPH EXPO 14 in Chicago, Prisco (Printers’ Service) will showcase several of the components of its "Go Green with Prisco" solutions for reducing environmental impact at its booth.

Canon U.S.A. was recognized for its environmental and sustainable efforts with two prestigious green rankings. Canon has placed 26 out of 50 on Interbrand's 2014 Best Global Green Brands, and 125 out of 500 on Newsweek's 2014 Green Rankings, placing the company in the top 25 percent for Newsweek's 2014 list.

Canadian Printing Industries Association (CPIA) has joined Two Sides North America as an Allied Organization to promote the responsible production, use and sustainability of print and paper products in the Canadian market.

For Panther Graphics in Rochester, NY, the switch to Sonora Plates and the Achieve Platesetter eliminates health concerns of constantly handling large batches of processing chemicals. "By removing all chemistry, water, equipment, energy, and waste related to the processing step with Sonora XP Process Free Plates, we have been able to slash our prep time in half and have experienced an overall throughput jump of over 30 percent," said Daryll "Tony" Jackson, president and CEO.

Agfa Graphics is re-launching its GreenWorks Accreditation Program as part of its ongoing commitment to help reduce the graphic communication industry's environmental impact. The program is designed to accredit customers in the graphic communications industry in North America, who achieve greener outcomes through technology, products, services and practices.

It helps to know the many guidelines, regulations and standards that govern sustainable forest management in North America. These are important to keep in mind given that we all benefit tremendously from forest products, whether it is paper, lumber or the multitude of other products that are derived from wood.

The latest corporate sustainability report has been released by Sun Chemical, which introduces a new internal Web-based data collecting system designed to improve metrics reporting and highlights many examples of renewable projects being implemented at various Sun Chemical production facilities worldwide.

In honor of Earth Day, Memjet is offering tips on how organizations can make their existing print operation more environmentally friendly. "With a few very easy changes and enhancements to existing product lines, programs and initiatives, and by incorporating digital technology, companies can substantially minimize their impact on the environment," relayed Len Lauer, CEO of Memjet.

This Earth Day, Mohawk is also recognizing a significant 20-year environmental anniversary as a manufacturer of Green Seal-Certified Papers. Green Seal Certification is a process that ensures that a product meets rigorous performance, health and environmental criteria.