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Measuring carbon footprints in sign manufacturing: Why automation is the answer
Alongside traditional demands for creativity, durability, and cost efficiency, customers are increasingly asking signage manufacturers for sustainability data. Businesses commissioning signs - whether for retail stores, offices or events - want to understand the environmental impact of their choices. For manufacturers, this means being able to measure and report the carbon footprint of products with confidence and credibility.
Navigating the EU’s new CBAM law for packaging
If you import more than 50 tonnes of aluminium product into the EU, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is now a live compliance requirement - with aluminium covered alongside steel, cement, fertilisers, hydrogen and electricity.
From 2026, you must collect data from your supply chain, calculate the carbon emissions, submit data to the authorities, and if necessary pay the appropriate fees.
Environmental reporting for your clients – tips & techniques
It seems like one of your colleagues is always up to their neck in environmental reporting – and the water is rising. Whether you are doing it to satisfy client demands, keep up with your competitors, impress new clients or simply to reduce your impact, it is becoming more complex to keep up.
A Collaboration to End Manual Carbon Reporting
ePS (eProductivity Software), a leading provider of ERP and software solutions for packaging manufacturers and converters, together with Esko, the global leader in integrated software and hardware solutions for the packaging and label industry, and CarbonQuota, a pioneer in scientifically validated carbon footprint measurement, today announced a world-first integrated solution. This partnership unites workflow automation, ERP, and carbon intelligence into a single, seamless job record from design to delivery.
New year, new rules of the game: Top sustainability shifts to watch in 2026
As we step into 2026, one thing feels clear: sustainability is moving from a ‘programme’ to a business operating system.
Sustainability Magazine’s latest expert predictions paint a picture of a year where expectations harden, data gets sharper and the competitive gap between ‘claims’ and proof widens fast.
Let 2026 be the year sustainability becomes your competitive superpower
Across the UK, EU and US, the regulatory landscape is tightening. Customer expectations are rising. Supply chains are becoming more demanding. And voluntary frameworks such as EcoVadis, B Corp, CDP and SBTi have shifted from “nice to have” certifications to powerful ways to show your customer you are serious.
Packaging in 2026 Sustainability is priority – but most workflows still aren’t ready
Our partner Esko has just released its Packaging Trends 2026 report, exploring three forces reshaping the industry: agentic AI, smart packaging & Digital Product Passports, and the rise of end-to-end sustainability intelligence. It’s a must-read for brands, converters, and packaging teams preparing for the seismic shifts ahead.
How CarbonQuota is helping Dufaylite turn sustainability into a competitive advantage
Clients, regulators and end-consumers expectations have changed and verified data on carbon performance is increasingly influencing buying decisions. That’s why Dufaylite’s decision to partner with CarbonQuota has become a meaningful differentiator.
Esko Launches new Cape Pack Prime to Help Customers Drive Down Costs and Meet Sustainability KPIs
Packaging-driven solution helps converters successfully reach their own sustainability targets. Esko has launched Cape Pack Prime, a new packaging-driven sustainability solution that helps packaging converters successfully reach their own sustainability targets.
Making Sustainability Simple: How we help manufacturers and service providers meet key frameworks
Sustainability is now a business essential. Customers, regulators and investors expect manufacturers and service providers to show real progress, not just promises. But frameworks like EcoVadis, B Corp, CDP, Science Based Targets, and Sedex all have different requirements. Keeping up can feel like a full-time job.
Greenwashing is Dead: Only Data-Backed Sustainability Builds Trust
For the print and packaging industry, this is a defining moment. Businesses that can prove their environmental impact will thrive. Those that can’t - or worse, exaggerate their performance - risk penalties, reputational damage, and the loss of customer trust.
Proud to support PrintGreen
As the sustainable footprint of the print industry comes under increasing scrutiny, CarbonQuota is proud to play a central role in the PrintGreen initiative - ensuring that brands, agencies and print specialists have access to clear, science-based carbon insight when choosing print channels.