The Düsseldorf-based Druckstudio Group has received the German Sustainability Award for Companies in the ‘Printing Companies’ category, which honours exemplary sustainability achievements in business, local government and research. The competition examines all of a company’s processes for aspects such as environmental compatibility, energy and resource efficiency, fair logistics and social standards.
‘We have been intensively engaged with the topic of sustainability since 2007 – it has long been part of our brand essence. The goal of our sustainability strategy is to protect the environment and ensure a financially healthy company with highly motivated employees, sustainably manufactured print products and social commitment,’ explains Werner Drechsler, founder and managing partner of the Druckstudio Group. ‘We are proud that this award now proves that we are among the most sustainable companies in Germany. The award shows us that our efforts are worthwhile and are being noticed. It underlines that we, as a medium-sized company, are taking responsibility and actively protecting the climate and the environment through targeted measures.’
Certifications and awards
In the middle of the year, the Druckstudio Group was awarded the silver medal by EcoVadis, a global sustainability ranking company, and is ranked among the top companies in the environmental index for printed materials (UmDEX.de). As one of the few printing companies in Germany, the group meets the criteria of the Blue Angel DE-UZ 195 and has also been awarded the EU Green Brands seal of approval since 2021.
Holistic commitment and future orientation
The Druckstudio Group uses only green electricity and generates electricity through its own photovoltaic system. In addition, it uses chemical-free printing plates, 100 per cent IPA-free printing (alcohol-free printing) and organic vegetable oil-based inks. Energy-efficient lighting, GreenIT and a heat recovery system on the printing machines to use waste heat for heating are standard.
Druckstudio Group
Sustainability is an important part of the Druckstudio Group’s growth and value creation strategy. The Düsseldorf-based company relies on market-leading technology from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG. As a concept customer, the Druckstudio Group is one of twelve printing companies in Europe with which technical innovations are developed and brought to market maturity in partnership. Market-leading software systems and future-proof technologies are used in this process.
