Sustainability is a hot topic for print production companies. The pressure to reduce the environmental impact of the graphic industry comes not only from European institutions and national governments, but also from companies themselves and their customers. As of 2025, large enterprises will be required to report in accordance with the new CSRD directive. Your customers will therefore increasingly request detailed information about the CO₂ emissions of print orders. With the MultiPress CO₂ Suite and the EcoPrint Score, you can provide them with a clear answer. And you create a sustainable competitive advantage for your company.
In December 2019, the European Commission introduced the European Green Deal, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieve a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The result? Governments are implementing increasingly strict measures to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Meanwhile, public awareness of climate change and the related CO₂ emissions is at an all-time high.
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive is a European directive that requires large publicly listed companies to report their sustainability goals and performance in a standardized way, according to ESG criteria (Environmental, Social & Governance). They must map the impact of their entire value chain, not only reporting on their own efforts but also those of their customers and suppliers. And so the graphic sector cannot lag behind. Because even if you are not directly subject to these obligations, your customers might be.
Calculate your carbon footprint in MultiPress
For an accurate and reliable CO₂ calculation, we collaborate with ClimateCalc, a model specifically developed to calculate the carbon emissions of print work according to the standards of Intergraf, the professional association representing and protecting the interests of the graphic sector at the European level.
In ClimateCalc, various parameters are entered to calculate the carbon footprint of your print company, with the possibility to compare different inks, substrates, paper types and production techniques. In total, 13 parameters cover no less than 95% of all carbon emissions from a printing process or product.
You can find more information about the integration of the MultiPress tool to calculate and report CO₂ emissions in your print company at MultiPress CO₂ Calculator.
How does the MultiPress CO₂ Suite work in practice?
- The data from the ClimateCalc Audit is automatically entered into MultiPress.
- These values are used to calculate the CO₂ emissions for each quote request.
- The CO₂ emissions are listed on every document, optionally with an EcoPrint Score.
- Through MultiPress dashboards and reports, you can easily monitor CO₂ data.
EcoPrint Score, clear at a glance
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: listing CO₂ emissions on quotes and orders… What does that really mean? And what does that number actually tell you?
An African elephant easily weighs 4 to 7 tonnes. An impressive figure, but without comparison, quite abstract. The same goes for the CO₂ emissions of printed materials. A number in kilograms per print run doesn’t say much without context. That’s why MultiPress introduces the EcoPrint Score: a visual indicator that, similar to the Nutri-Score for food or the EPC label for buildings, makes the ecological impact of a job clear using a scale from A (dark green or low environmental impact) to F (red or high environmental impact).
With the EcoPrint Score, sustainability becomes tangible and comparable, allowing your customers to see at a glance how environmentally friendly their print job is. A favourable score encourages customers to choose more sustainable printing, even if the cost is higher. In short, a green score can also lead to better margins.
Printing companies are looking for a simple, fast and reliable tool to communicate the CO₂ emissions of print orders. MultiPress is the perfect solution!
Calculate, communicate and improve the ecological impact of orders
The CO₂ calculation module offers a structured solution to calculate, communicate and improve the ecological impact of your print jobs. Let’s take a look at this comparison between a print production company using the MultiPress CO₂ Suite and one that doesn’t. This clearly shows the advantages of including CO₂ data in your quotation and order process.
With MultiPress CO₂ Suite | Without automatic CO₂ calculation | |
|---|---|---|
Insight into CO₂ emissions | Always a detailed calculation of CO₂ emissions per order. | No accurate data on the ecological impact of orders. |
Quotation and order documentation | CO₂ data is clearly displayed on your quotes and orders. | No transparent mention of CO₂ emissions on documents. |
Comparison of alternatives | Ability to quickly compare various production options based on CO₂ emissions and make more sustainable choices. | Limited ability to offer environmentally responsible alternatives, so only price and availability guide the choice. |
Communication | With the EcoPrint Score, you communicate transparently to your customers. | Your customers receive no information about the footprint of their orders. |
Compliance and certification | Thanks to the integration with ClimateCalc, you comply with European regulations and sustainability guidelines. | Without a standardized method for calculating CO₂ emissions, compliance is more difficult. |
Internal reporting and analysis | CO₂ data is collected in dashboards to easily monitor and improve your sustainability goals. | No structured data for internal CO₂ emission analysis, providing little insight for performance improvement. |
Economic advantage | You increase profits by actively lowering administrative costs and achieving higher margins on sustainable print work. | Manually calculating CO₂ emissions is time-consuming and results in lost profit opportunities by not commercially leveraging sustainable print. |
6 reasons why you gain economic advantage from the CO₂ Suite
By integrating the MultiPress CO₂ Suite, you not only meet the growing demand for greater sustainability, but also optimise your internal processes and benefit from a strong competitive edge.
1. Stand out from the competition
Do you have or want to attract large, publicly listed companies as clients? With the CO₂ Suite from MultiPress, you can easily provide them with insight into the ecological impact of every print order. You position your company as a sustainable partner and help your customers meet their ESG objectives.
2. Go for both affordability and sustainability
Print buyers are always looking for a balance between cost-effectiveness and sustainability. With the CO₂ Suite, you offer them exactly that: a cost-efficient and environmentally friendly print process, tailored to companies that consciously choose responsible solutions.
3. Boost your company image
Sustainability is not just a requirement, it also strengthens your reputation. The CO₂ Suite helps you be transparent about your ecological performance, enabling clients like Didier Gilson from Toner de Presse to make responsible choices and strengthen customer relationships.
4. Increase your chances with large companies and public institutions
Large companies and government bodies often follow strict CO₂ standards. With the MultiPress CO₂ Suite, you position yourself as a reliable partner helping them achieve their sustainability goals, opening up new markets for your business.
5. Be ready for the future
With the MultiPress CO₂ Suite, you are prepared for the green standards of tomorrow. Accurate CO₂ calculation enables you to anticipate future regulations and avoid greenwashing by presenting the facts transparently.
6. Choose sustainable administration
In addition to making your production more environmentally friendly, MultiPress also reduces your administrative costs. By working more efficiently, you cut administrative burdens in half while maintaining healthy margins. This benefits both your profitability and your sustainability efforts.
Customer testimonial
"The CO₂ calculation module is very user-friendly and makes it possible to indicate the CO₂ consumption of each production and display the certificate on every quote and invoice."
- Didier Gilson, owner of Toner de Presse
Print more sustainably with the award-winning MultiPress CO₂ Suite
The MultiPress CO₂ Suite was recognised by the European Digital Press Association for its innovative approach with an EDP Award. As the jury stated in their report: "The CO₂ calculation module responds to the growing demand from customers who want to make their operations more sustainable and indicate the carbon footprint of their print work in advance. MultiPress is the only MIS/ERP software that combines European regulations and guidelines with accurate calculations at the quote and order level, regardless of volume, substrate or production technique. The tool also helps printers assess their own carbon footprint."
With MultiPress, you are not only prepared for the future, you are also actively building a more sustainable business operation and holding a powerful competitive advantage. Speaking of your footprint, take the first step today toward a greener and more efficient print company.
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