Kale Print has officially become a Toitū Carbonzero certified organisation in line with ISO 14064-1.
Peter Lloyd, general manager at Kale Print says, “We’re thrilled with this achievement. It marks another pivotal moment in our journey, showcasing our dedication to responsible business practices, sustainability and our commitment to meeting the highest social and environmental standards.
“As a family business that has operated for more than 35 years, we firmly believe it is the responsibility of each generation to leave things in better shape for the generation that follows.”
He adds that Toitū Envirocare provided all the tools that Kale Print needed to start its carbon reduction journey including tailored software and technical guidance through to independent audit and third-party certification.
In its second year of reporting under the Toitū net carbonzero programme, Kale Print achieved an absolute reduction in Category 1 and 2 emissions of 8.41 tCO2e. It achieved a reduction in its emissions intensity (for Category 1, 2 and mandatory Category 3 and 4 emissions) of 0.69 tCO2e/$M based on a two-year rolling average, adjusted for inflation.
Working on reducing emissions
As the largest commercial printer in the Bay of Plenty, Kale Print has taken a lead in sustainability. Peter says, “Kale Print is committed to doing no harm while working on reducing emissions. Accordingly, we have offset our unavoidable emissions by investing in carbon credit projects to compensate for the Toitū mandatory emissions resulting from our operations this year.
“More than 50 per cent of our investment is supporting the Spray Point Native Forest Regeneration site located in Marlborough New Zealand. The remaining investing is supporting high quality international approved projects such as solar energy production to reduce fossil fuel and clean water programmes.”
Kale Print’s commitment to managing and reducing its emissions has seen the company review its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and plans so they fall in line with Toitū net carbonzero programme requirements.
Peter adds. “Our goals are linked to our company vision of reducing our CO2 emissions beyond neutrality.”
