SUSTAINABILITY
Creating Sustainable Impact
At P+D we take our responsibility to the environment and our community seriously. Our environmental committee focus on finding eco-friendly solutions and safeguarding social responsibility while providing the best possible solutions to our clients.
We hold three internationally recognised environmental accreditations:
Ecovaids Silver Medal
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard
P+D is an approved FSC® chain of custody supplier, product available on request
SEDEX Member
EcoVadis Silver Sustainability Rating
EcoVadis is a globally recognized assessment platform that rates businesses' sustainability based on four key categories:
Environmental Impact
Labour and Human Rights Standards
Ethics
Procurement practices
P+D hold an EcoVadis Silver Medal following a detailed assessment of our business' in 2023. This award places P+D in the top 25% of companies worldwide based on our scoring in the assessment.
ISO14001 Certification Europe
ISO 14001 standard is the global standard for organisations wanting to demonstrate their environmental credentials. It details the requirements for implementing an effective environmental management system (EMS), which plays a vital role in how businesses measure, manage and control their environmental impact.
In March 2023 we reached a significant milestone when we achieved ISO14001 Environmental Management Standard working closely with Certification Europe.
ISO9001 Certification Europe
P+D is certified as meeting the requirements of ISO9001 Quality Management System
The provision of printed and non-printed marketing and retail point of sale products and complimentary services including Creative and Structural Design, Digital Printing in both large and small format, Print procurement from approved trade suppliers, Print finishing and conversion, Print logistics & fulfilment to our clients on the island of Ireland.
FSC®
P+D is an approved FSC® chain of custody supplier.
Having FSC® Chain of Custody Certification allows us to produce and sell on FSC® Certified Product using materials from well-managed forests and / or verified and recycled sources giving our customers the assurance that their products have been produced using responsibly sourced paper and board, and is therefore of vital importance to the world's forests. Forest management not only prevent deforestations and illegal logging, but also ensures protection for animals and vegetations.
Sedex
P+D has become a Sedex member, joining the world-leading organisation in their latest commitment to supply chain sustainability.
We are dedicated to being a responsible business, managing our operations and supply chain in a way that safeguards workers, communities and the environment.
Alternate Materials
Are you sure you're using the most environmentally friendly options for your display or promotion? We actively seek out and present solutions to our customers that are recyclable and biodegradable, or alternatively have a second life. Reach out to any of our team to discuss the options available.
Options Include:
Fiber based alternatives for display and signage
PVC Free Fabrics, Vinyl and Laminates
No PVC alternatives for signage and display
Responsible Manufacturing
Our production facility is regularly audited by the EPA and Certification Europe to ensure we are operating to the highest standards. We constantly monitor our power use and impact on our local environment. Our investment strategy is tailored around solutions to reduce our environmental impact. In 2022, we retrofitted the entire factory with energy efficient LED lighting. Our investment in the Elitron Digital Cutting Device reduces the power consumption required to cut jobs and also eliminates formes reducing our carbon footprint.
Waste Management
Internally, we operate a strict waste management process to ensure as much excess material as possible is given a second life. All our offcuts, packaging, plastics and wraps are all bailed and recycled.