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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.
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.
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.