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From 2026, two major pieces of climate legislation will reshape how businesses disclose their environmental impact. California’s Senate Bill 253 (SB-253) and Senate Bill 261 (SB-261) are set to apply not only to US-based companies but also to global firms doing business in California – including print and packaging suppliers within international supply chains.

Eight leading technology companies: Avery Dennison, CERM, CarbonQuota, Esko, Grafisk Maskinfabrik (GM), KURZ, SCRIBOS and Xeikon are proud to announce their collaboration on The Label Trail, a guided experience during Labelexpo Europe 2025

Achieving B Corp certification is a great achievement for any business. But achieving that status is just the beginning and retaining it requires new obligations, more data and evidenced, ongoing improvement. If you were not already aware, from 2026, all B Corps will face new climate disclosure requirements that raise the bar for environmental accountability.

Measuring the carbon footprint of the products you print for clients has shifted from being a "good-to-have" practice to an absolute necessity. No matter the size of your business, staying competitive and compliant requires the tracking and management of carbon emissions.

The printing industry finds itself caught in a complex balancing act. PVC remains the gold standard for sign and display, delivering unmatched durability and colour vibrancy that clients demand. Yet mounting environmental pressure has transformed this reliable standard-bearer into the industry's most scrutinised material, forcing manufacturers and printers to navigate increasingly complex waters between performance expectations and sustainability concerns.

Despite headlines suggesting corporate retreat, PwC’s 2025 State of Decarbonisation report reveals a different reality - businesses are doubling down on sustainability, even if the spotlight has dimmed.