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Why Printers must act now on carbon reporting
The regulatory tide is rising. The print and packaging industry is entering a new era of accountability. What was once voluntary reporting has now evolved into mandatory disclosure — and for many printers, that shift is arriving sooner than expected.
Printing the Future: Take control of your carbon footprint and future-proof your print business
If you work in print or packaging, you’re feeling the shift: sustainability has moved from nice-to-have to non-negotiable. Our new eBook, “Printing the future,” is designed to make that shift simpler, faster and more profitable. It replaces jargon with clear explanations, turns regulation into practical action, and shows exactly how better carbon data helps you win work and build trust.
How CarbonQuota helps print and packaging businesses improve CDP and EcoVadis scores
Achieving high scores in sustainability frameworks such as CDP and EcoVadis requires more than just ambition, it demands precision, transparency and sector-specific data. That’s where CarbonQuota makes a measurable difference.
Paving the way for smaller carbon footprints
CarbonQuota Co-founders, Dominic Harris and Nathan Tiller - took some time out recently to chat about carbon measurement and sustainability in the print industry with Benjamin Austin for the latest issue of Image Report
Counting Carbon: How Precision is Inspiring Print to Change for Good
Our co-founder and CEO, Dominic Harris, recently joined the FuturePrint podcast to discuss why accurate carbon data is transforming sustainability in print and packaging.
California’s new climate laws: What they mean for print and packaging businesses
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.
CarbonQuota join “The Label Trail”: A Guided Journey Through the Future of Label Production at Labelexpo Europe 2025
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
What the 2026 climate rules mean for B Corps – and how to prepare
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.
Why measuring product carbon footprints in print is essential
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.
Navigating the PVC Paradox: Performance vs. Sustainability in Print Materials
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.
Ad Net Zero Strengthens Global Framework to Calculate Media Emissions
CarbonQuota are proud to support Ad Net Zero with the first major update to the Ad Net Zero Global Media Sustainability Framework (GMSF), establishing voluntary standards in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculation and reporting for the advertising industry.
CarbonQuota turns 5: A milestone in sustainable supply chains
This week marks a proud milestone: CarbonQuota’s 5th birthday. We’re celebrating five years of innovation, partnership and impact in carbon intelligence.