{"id":3706,"date":"2021-04-20T10:28:17","date_gmt":"2021-04-20T15:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/?p=3706"},"modified":"2025-08-04T09:22:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:22:28","slug":"sustainable-printing-smartpress-carbon-neutral-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/features\/sustainable-printing-smartpress-carbon-neutral-program","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Printing: Smartpress\u2019 Carbon Neutral Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--the_content--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <p>As your eco-friendly online printer, Smartpress is always looking for ways to further assert ourselves as the industry leader in sustainable printing and corporate social responsibility. So in an effort to go carbon neutral and continue to reduce our business\u2019 environmental impact, we\u2019ve partnered with an e<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nvironmental solutions provider <\/span>to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates and Carbon Offsets.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2> <ul> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"#progress-at-a-glance\">Smartpress has significantly reduced its carbon footprint<\/a> by purchasing renewable energy certificates (RECs) and carbon offsets (COs), underscoring its long-term commitment to environmental and social responsibility in the printing industry.<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">RECs support the renewable energy industry by funding wind and solar power, while carbon offsets help mitigate emissions through projects like landfill gas capture. Together, <a href=\"#renewable-energy-certificates\">they make Smartpress\u2019 operations more sustainable and environmentally responsible.<\/a><\/span><\/li> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">By purchasing RECs and COs, <a href=\"#smartpress-&amp;-carbon-offsets\">Smartpress has offset 100% of its direct (Scope 1) and electricity-related (Scope 2) emissions,<\/a> while making progress on supply chain emissions (Scope 3).<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windpower.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=2fba0484f6a6801ac0f15fbe0beea6d6\" alt=\"Multiple wind mills staggered in a field.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"progress-at-a-glance\">Carbon Neutral Progress at a Glance<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p>With an environmental policy that states we\u2019re \u201ccommitted to leading the industry in minimizing the impact of our activity on the environment,\u201d we put our money where our mouth is. Along with our parent company, <a href=\"https:\/\/thebernardgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Bernard Group<\/a>, Smartpress has significantly reduced our carbon footprint by purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and Carbon Offsets.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><strong>Our 2021 Carbon Neutral Program is comprised of:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Green-e\u00ae Certified U.S. Wind and Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)<\/li> <li>U.S. Landfill Gas Capture Carbon Offsets at the Flathead Cooperative Landfill in Montana<\/li> <\/ul> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>\u201cTo us, operating a business sustainably is more than just a trend, it\u2019s a responsibility,\u201d said Liesl Beck, director of corporate social responsibility at The Bernard Group. \u201cAs a manufacturer, we inevitably produce greenhouse gas emissions. Now that we\u2019re aware of the impact our business activities have on the environment, not only are we taking measures to reduce our impact, but also offsetting our use.\u201d<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <a href=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3Degrees_RenewableEnergyCredits-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3Degrees_RenewableEnergyCredits-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"An infographic depicting how renewable energy certificates work.\"   \/><figcaption style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click to enlarge<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a>  <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10\"> <h2 id=\"renewable-energy-certificates\">Renewable Energy Certificates<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>Renewable Energy Certifications (RECs) account for and encourage the use, expansion and maintenance of renewable energy sources. They also channel funds directly to renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction projects.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><em><strong>So\u00a0how <\/strong><strong>do RECs work?<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 When electricity is produced from a renewable generator, such as a wind turbine, there are two products: the energy, which is delivered to the grid and mixes with other forms of energy, and the REC.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>When renewable energy is delivered to the grid, it cannot be distinguished from the electrons that came from non-renewable sources. The REC is a way to track the renewable electricity and is like a receipt for owning the environmental benefits associated with the generation of renewable energy.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>RECs allow individuals and businesses to support renewable energy development. Investors buy RECs and then plug their profits back into initiatives that further the renewable energy industry. Thus, RECs help to make renewable energy projects financially viable while lowering carbon footprints.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/solar_panel.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=2f9e3b72619e73b8d2b0f7c150620d34\" alt=\"Three rows of solar panels in a field with grass beneath them.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2>Smartpress &amp; RECs<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p>We\u2019ve purchased Green-e Certified U.S. Wind and Solar Renewable Energy Certificates to match all of the electricity used for online printing services in our offices and facilities, thus reducing our electricity-based carbon footprint by 3,536 tons of CO2.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>The renewable energy generation we support has a positive environmental impact similar to growing 80,733 trees per year for 10 years, taking 1,029 cars off the road for one year or not using 11,215 barrels of oil.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><em><strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong><\/em> Green-e Certified renewable energy meets the highest standards in North America. It must be generated from new facilities that meet rigorous standards for environmental quality, marketed with complete transparency and accuracy and delivered to the purchaser, who has sole title.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/landfill_offset_methane_gas_collection_pipes.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=6f100f4545d5bd78d761202596b94e86\" alt=\"A waste landfill with methane gas collection pipes laying through a pile of waste.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption style=\"width: 66.75%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Landfill Gas Capture Pipes<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>  <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2>Carbon Offsets<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p>Carbon offsets address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and enable organizations like ours to reduce our environmental impact by supporting projects that are actively working to reduce, absorb or prevent carbon and other emissions from entering the atmosphere.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><em><strong>So how do carbon offsets work?<\/strong> \u00a0<\/em>A carbon offset represents an action that sequesters carbon, converts it to energy or returns it to natural storage, such as in plankton that makes their bodies from carbon.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Projects can also be in the form of forestry conservation efforts or based on a technology that captures gas before it is released, such as at a landfill or farm with decomposing waste. Carbon offsets are tools that help make these projects financially viable and are usually purchased by volume.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"smartpress-&amp;-carbon-offsets\">Smartpress &amp;<br \/> Carbon Offsets<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <p>We\u2019ve purchased 788 metric tons of U.S. Landfill Gas Capture Carbon Offsets to cover 100% of our direct carbon emissions. This lowers our carbon footprint with an environmental impact similar to that of growing 13,134 trees per year for 10 years, taking 168 cars off the road for one year or not using 1,825 barrels of oil.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <a href=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/GreenhouseGasEmissionsMk3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/GreenhouseGasEmissionsMk3-EDIT-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"An infographic of carbon dioxide emissions.\"   \/><figcaption style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click to enlarge<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a>  <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p><strong>Where We Stand<\/strong><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>Carbon dioxide emissions are broken down into three Scopes:<\/p> <ul> <li>Scope 1: Emissions are made directly by our five primary facilities and company vehicles in Minnesota.<\/li> <li>Scope 2: Emissions consist of those generated by the electricity we purchase from local energy partners.<\/li> <li>Scope 3: Emissions include those made by our supply and distribution chain, employees commuting, business travel, purchased goods and waste disposal.<\/li> <\/ul> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>As of January 2020, Smartpress has offset 100% of greenhouse gas emissions generated from our facilities (Scope 1) and 100% of the emissions made by our energy partners to power our facilities (Scope 2). We\u2019ve also begun mapping out how to measure Scope 3, with the end goal to offset all of our carbon.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><em><strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong><\/em> Most companies with carbon offset programs usually only offset Scope 1. Since we\u2019ve already accomplished Scopes 1 and 2, and we\u2019re working on Scope 3, Smartpress is way ahead of the game!<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/recycling_system.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=7719135569a318ac7195be8b95a9c3ae\" alt=\"A recycling system in a production facility with four bins with labels for various materials.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption style=\"width: 72.9166666667%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Smartpress Recycling Station<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>  <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10\"> <h2>Environmental &amp;<br \/> Social Priorities With Print<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>As an online printing company, Smartpress is proud to offer green alternatives for many of our products while employing socially responsible business practices to turn them into our clients\u2019 dream projects.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>This purchase of RECs and Carbon Offsets is an important step on our company\u2019s sustainability path and is in addition to other measures like our sophisticated recycling and waste-to-energy programs, energy-efficient facilities and energy, water and resource conservation initiatives.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>\u201cAdding a Carbon Neutral Program to our list of sustainability initiatives provides an opportunity to further ingrain sustainability into our culture and brand,\u201d said Beck. Read more about those initiatives, our green accomplishments, partnerships and community involvement on our <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/pages\/social-responsibility\">Social Responsibility Page<\/a>.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><em><strong>Get Involved:<\/strong><\/em> We invite you to help us steer our funds at NO cost to you. After you place your order, the confirmation page will provide a link to a survey that lists the programs we\u2019re considering for the future. Simply choose your preference for how you\u2019d like Smartpress to allocate our funds. We\u2019ll keep you posted on results throughout the year!<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Hint:<\/strong> <\/em>Want to learn more about Smartpress and how we do business? Do it here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/features\/paper-sustainability-why-printing-with-smartpress-is-eco-friendly\">Paper Sustainability: Why Printing with Smartpress is Eco-Friendly<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/on-press\/sustainable-signage-8-substrates-for-planet-friendly-printing\">Sustainable Signage: 8 Substrates for Planet-Friendly Printing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/features\/esop-the-benefits-of-printing-with-an-employee-owned-company\">ESOP: What are the Benefits of Printing with an Employee-Owned Company?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--><!--\/the_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As your eco-friendly online printer, Smartpress is always looking for ways to further assert ourselves as the industry leader in sustainable printing and corporate social responsibility. 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