29 March 2021

POTTS PRINT (UK) BECOMES THE FIRST NORTH EAST CARBON BALANCED PRINTING COMPANY

Potts Print (UK) has established itself as a newly certified Carbon Balanced Printing company and  will have its annual carbon emissions fully offset in conjunction with World Land Trust.

Potts becomes the only company based in the North East of England and one of only 30 Carbon Balanced certified printing organisations in the entire UK.
Certification for the scheme, operated by World Land Trust, is attained by offsetting a company's entire annual operational carbon footprint, through the purchase of endangered tropical habitat.

By offsetting its annual operational emissions, Potts Print (UK) has balanced over 425 tonnes of carbon, resulting in the preservation of over 70 acres of critically threatened tropical land.

All certified printing companies and users of Carbon Balanced print can demonstrate their positive action by using the World Land Trust logo on their printed materials. Carbon Balanced Printing companies are also able to offer their customers a certificate to highlight the amount of CO2 they have balanced and the area of land they have helped to protect.

The use of Carbon Balanced print and paper supports World Land Trust, which protects the forests of Khe Nuoc Trong in Vietnam. One of the most biologically diverse countries in the world. Vietnam is also one of the fastest growing economies, which is putting immense pressure on its exceptional biodiversity.

John Conway, Sales Director at Potts says: "We have invested heavily over the last 10 years in the use of environmentally friendly processes throughout our company. Potts are proud to add World Land Trust certification to our sustainability commitments. We are very excited to offer our clients Carbon Balanced cartons, as well as Carbon Balanced literature, direct mail and large format printing."

Since its launch, over 3,000 brands and organisations have chosen Carbon Balanced Paper. In total, over 190,000 tonnes of CO2 has been balanced, helping World Land Trust protect 19,000 acres of threatened habitats. 

Potts Print (UK) is one of the largest independently owned printing companies in the UK. With over 130 years' experience, our forward-thinking approach to investment in both technology and great people deliver high quality and on time solutions for your business - whether it be small, medium or large.

For more information:
www.potts.co.uk