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ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY
Print technology investments support
carbon-neutral mail demands
Datagraphic shows that the latest cutting-edge printing technology can support growing public sector
demand for carbon-neutral mail.
Sarah Butler
Aligned with the UK
government’s net zero
commitment to reduce
Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
emissions to net zero by
2050 and driven by corporate
strategies and obligations
under the Social Value Act
2012, organisations are under
increasing scrutiny to consider
the environmental impact of
their buying decisions and
to enact more sustainable
processes across their
operations.
Procurement teams are being
asked to move away from decisions
focused on the most economically
advantageous supplier bids in favour
of the most advantageous ones
considering environmental factors.
However, given the rising demand
and costs of public sector service
delivery, including double-digit postal
cost increases in recent years,
balancing tightly squeezed budgets
and making tough operational
choices adds even more pressure to
the sector.
Does the answer, therefore, lie in
a closer partnership approach with
the supply chain and public sector
buyers having more confidence to
seek out and switch to suppliers
willing to invest in more sustainable
technology to support ‘greener’
operations? One supplier keen to
show this is achievable and that
they already deliver ‘best value
sustainably’ is Datagraphic.
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A partnership approach to
sustainability
One area long debated for its
environmental impact is the
printing and mailing of citizen
correspondence. Digitisation
has reduced printing volumes,
but print remains necessary for
many essential communications,
particularly for accessibility and
compliance. Therefore, local
authorities, healthcare, and other
public bodies need cost-effective
options that deliver more sustainable
solutions without sacrificing the
timeliness, quality or accessibility of
communications.
Suppliers like Datagraphic that
can demonstrate responsible use
of resources, compliance with
environmental credentials, investment
in new technologies and proof of
being mindful of budget constraints
are well-positioned to meet public
sector buyers’ demands.
With over 30 years of experience,
Datagraphic isn’t new to the market.
Still, it is at the forefront of carbonneutral multichannel communications.
It offers digital solutions and printing
and mailing services that help the
public sector and large private
enterprises automate their document
processes.
Through its cloud-based
multichannel communication
solutions, Aceni and Epay,
Datagraphic streamlines the
distribution of its clients’ most timecritical mail by securely automating
the production and delivery of
customer and employee-facing
documents from council tax bills and
medical appointments to payslips
and pension letters.
Datagraphic’s commitment to
sustainable print technology
Recognising the need for sustainable
and high-quality print solutions,
Datagraphic has prioritised its
most recent investments in nextgeneration print technology. Its
carbon-neutral UK production centre
includes a Canon ColorStream
8133 and varioPRINT iX3200,
with built-in innovations to lower
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energy consumption and cut paper
waste whilst delivering the most
impressive colour quality. This
calibre of equipment and multimillion-pound investment reflects
Datagraphic’s commitment to
reducing environmental impact but
also addresses gains in efficiency
and quality for clients.
“Investing in sustainable print
technology is about meeting a
need as a responsible supplier.
We recognise client pressures to
meet rigorous environmental targets
while managing tight budgets, and
we’re committed to supporting
their goals with resource-efficient
and high-quality technology,” says
Sarah Butler, Managing Director at
Datagraphic.
Sarah continues, “Our
investments in print technology,
like the Canon ColorStream 8133
and varioPRINT iX3200, ensure
we reduce our environmental
footprint while providing a reliable
and effective service for critical
communications. By prioritising
sustainability, we’re helping to pave
the way for responsible, impactful
communications that align with the
UK’s net-zero targets.”
Datagraphic’s focus on sustainable
technology offers many tangible
benefits for public sector buyers
striving to meet environmental and
fiscal goals. Examples include:
• Reduced carbon footprint:
Advanced print technology lowers
carbon emissions and material
waste, helping clients move closer to
their sustainability targets
• Premium quality,
environmentally responsible
output: Datagraphic’s technology
ensures that sustainability does not
mean compromising on quality,
which is vitally important in official
communications where readability
and accuracy are paramount
• Cost savings: Datagraphic’s
multichannel options provide a
cost-effective solution without
environmental compromises. Its
cloud-based Aceni and Epay
technologies bring innovations
that enable clients to send
digital-first communications and
default to printing and mailing only
when needed. This approach
decreases material consumption,
cuts mail distribution emissions,
and significantly reduces postage
costs, which is crucial for public
sector departments facing financial
pressures.
Setting the standard for
sustainable print in the UK
Datagraphic’s investments in
sustainable technology go beyond
print—it combines international
certifications, upskilling, and
innovation within an efficient
footprint to set a new standard for
responsible business, demonstrating
environmental responsibility alongside
service quality. Datagraphic, a B Corp
Certified business, is demonstrating
how its choices can serve as a
model to show buyers there are
suppliers able to support their
sustainability journeys cost-effectively.
