Even though digital media is on the rise, hardly any company can do without the print industry. Printing companies are making considerable efforts to produce in a more climate-friendly and circular manner. Measures include reducing energy consumption, using recycled and FSC-certified papers, introducing environmentally friendly or biodegradable printing inks and optimizing waste management.

Many printing companies are also working to further reduce their own ecological footprint within the company. The adjustment screws include the use of renewable energies, more efficient processes in production and the use of waste heat (for example for heating). When disposing of paper, attention is paid to regional origin and short transport routes. Transformation also succeeds through compliance with sustainability standards that are based on the cradle-to-cradle principle of printed products.