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Scarcity of natural resources, global warming and soaring energy costs require a global rethink, and force each and every one of us to act in a more resource-efficient way.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

As a responsible company that describes its value proposition as ‘sustainability’, we have a special commitment to nature. We recognise our duty and are protecting nature by combining environmentally friendly business with sustainable production.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Cardboard is one of the most environmentally friendly packaging materials of all. We use cardboard made from recycled material as well as primary-fibre cardboard \u2013 including from responsibly managed forests, if required. Cardboard packaging can also be fed into the recycling process without any problems.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

At colordruck Baiersbronn, we have always placed great value on harmonising environmental aspects with the company’s processes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Demonstrably helping the environment.<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Solar power<\/h2><\/div>
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The installed modules have a total capacity of 350 kWp.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Climate-neutral production machines<\/h2><\/div>
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Before we install new machines, we also check their environmental aspects. All of our production facilities installed from 2010 onwards are climate-neutral. Independent climate-protection organisations confirm our CO2 compensation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Green electricity<\/h2><\/div>
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Since 2011, we have consciously obtained 100% of our electricity from renewable energy sources. This means we reduce our environmental impact by around 2,300 tonnes of CO2 every year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Cooling with river water<\/h2><\/div>
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We feed our sprinkler pool with water from the River Murg. The total volume is around 700 m\u00b3 of water, which we use as a cold-storage tank and to cool our production halls. This reduces our environmental impact by around 70 tonnes of CO2 per year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Management of recyclable materials<\/h2><\/div>
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We press our punching waste and feed 100% of it into the resource cycle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Heat recovery<\/h2><\/div>
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We heat our service water for sinks and showers with 100% of the waste heat from compressors.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Carbon footprint<\/h2><\/div>
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We calculate the total CO2 emissions per million printed sheets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Company bike<\/h2><\/div>
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Many of our employees are already taking up the offer of a work bike, which started in 2016.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Biomass heating plant<\/h2><\/div>
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We receive our main raw material, cardboard, on disposable wooden pallets. Since 2002, we have been using these for energy recovery after delivery. Compared to fossil fuels, then, we are reducing emissions by 85% and reducing our environmental impact by around 270 tonnes of CO2 per year. Our wood-chip plant generates approx. 1,375,545 kWh of heat energy per year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Climate-neutral folding boxes<\/h2><\/div>
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We calculate the CO2 emissions for each individual order and offer our customers the opportunity to neutralise these through certificates.<\/p>\n

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Our climate targets: Scientifically sound and officially confirmed.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

colordruck Baiersbronn has successfully completed the validation process of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)<\/strong>. This makes us one of around 10,000 companies worldwide committed to science-based climate targets.<\/p>\n

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is an internationally recognized organization that helps companies reduce their greenhouse gas emissions in line with the latest scientific findings. A rigorous review process assesses whether the climate targets set are ambitious, realistic and scientifically sound. This validation increases the transparency and credibility of climate action.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Our climate targets in detail.<\/span><\/h4>\n

At colordruck Baiersbronn, we have set ourselves ambitious, clearly defined climate targets: <\/p>\n