CSR - Our Promise
We recognise that the day-to-day activities of our business do, by definition, give rise to environmental impacts, which in turn have a knock-on effect in many ways and in different communities.

As a result, Commercial Print is a registered Carbon Neutral organisation and we actively work to highlight and promote the benefits to the environment of registering Carbon Neutral to other companies, customers and suppliers.

Carbon Neutral status is awarded by going through the rigorous process of assessment, carbon reduction and offsetting. It is extremely straightforward and the benefits to the environment truly substantial.

With a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme at the heart of our business growth strategy, we are committed to reducing our emissions by 25% in the next 6-months, 50% in 12-months and up to a staggering 80% in the next 3-years.

As further evidence of our continuing commitment to the environment, Commercial has full FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) accreditation as a Chain of Custody supplier. This entailed judicious selection and supply of environmentally approved products and resources.


Sustainable Print
As more and more companies look for ways to reduce their impact on the environment and raise awareness of the issue, Commercial Print has developed an Eco Promo Gifts range of personalised, recycled and eco-friendly products (Follow link to eco-promo gifts)
While the core range is made from recycled, organic, sustainable or ethically sourced materials and has the option of being printed in your own design, Commercial Print can also source bespoke environmental items at your request.

How To Go ‘Green’ in less than 60 seconds!

1. Consider 100% PCW, uncoated paper
2. Consider Elemental Chlorine Free or Totally Chlorine Free paper
3. If using virgin paper stock, consider one that has FSC or SFI certification
4. Buy paper from a source using sustainable energy in production
5. For long shelf life, choose a paper that meets the American National Standards Institute standards for product longevity
6. Plan ahead to avoid rush deliveries.
7. Use targeted, updated mailing lists
8. Carefully target your audience to maximize print effectiveness along with other media options
9. Use the fewest materials necessary to be effective
10. Maximize long-term value with useful, multipurpose design
11. If the printed piece isn’t reusable, ensure that it is recyclable
12. Use digital photography
13. Use PDF digital proofs in place of paper printouts
14. Consider vegetable-based inks
15. Use fewer ink colors
16. Consider less ink coverage
17. Avoid metallic and fluorescent inks when possible
18. Consider using aqueous varnishes and coatings instead of UV coatings and laminates
19. Consider alternatives to foil stamping
20. Consider water-based glues
21. Involve the print supplier in the planning stages
22. Choose an FSC-certified printer
23. If not FSC certified, check that the printer has an environmental management system in place
24. Consider filmless and plateless digital printing for small runs
25. Send art to printer electronically or on a rewritable CD (to be returned)
26. Clearly outline specs to supplier
27. At project close, recap with client and suppliers to learn from successes or failures
28. Use recycled logo and indicate PCW content
29. Use “FSC” or “SFI” logos according to guidelines
30. Indicate ISO certification where applicable
31. Use PCF, ECF, or TCF designations where appropriate according to pulp-bleaching method
32. Note vegetable ink use
33. Encourage end user to either share or recycle the printed piece
34. Use “energy saver” features on computer equipment
35. Institute an office recycling program and promote the purchase of recycled office paper
36. Print double-sided and/or in draft mode
37. Use silverware and mugs instead of paper and plastic
38. Donate old office equipment to schools
39. Shake toner cartridges occasionally to lengthen life
40. Use alternative modes of transportation
41. Stop driving gas guzzlers