We take our environmental responsibilities very seriously. That's why we're committed to being a cleaner, greener, carbon neutral company.

Our efforts so far…

To date, our efforts as a Carbon Capture® company has enabled Purely Digital to create over 2,000㎡ of new native woodland to remove more than 75,000kg of Carbon Dioxide. And we're continuing to increase those numbers on a daily basis.

TO BE LEADERS IN THE PRINT INDUSTRY, YOU'VE GOT TO PUT THE PLANET FIRST

As a purely responsible print company, we're conscious of the impact that our production processes and methods of operation can have on the environment. By adopting greener ethics in everything we do, we're working to ensure our carbon footprint remains minimal while maximising the ways we can help benefit the planet.

What's more, the CO2 we do emit as a company — together with the paper we purchase — is compensated for by planting new trees right here in the UK. This is accomplished through Purely Digital's status as a certified Carbon Capture® company.

Planting the seeds for a sustainable future

Since 2013, we've been actively planting new trees across the UK as part of the Premier Paper Group's Carbon Capture® scheme. This initiative (in conjunction with the Woodland Trust) helps simultaneously mitigate CO2 emissions while creating large areas of new native woodland integral to our wildlife.It works by calculating the amount of CO2 emitted from the manufacture and distribution of paper used per tonnage, and then planting the necessary number of trees to offset those emissions through CO2 absorption.As a business, this means we are accountable for the amount of CO2 emitted as a result of the paper we use on a daily basis. But as a print company, it assures our customers and suppliers they too are helping to combat climate change, and are actively implementing responsible business practices that support the future sustainability of our natural world.

Current state of UK woodlands

At the moment, there are currently 3.17 million hectares of woodlands in the UK. That roughly equates to just 13% of of our total land area. One of the lowest in Europe.

The carbon benefits of sustainable managed woodlands

It is calculated that 25㎡ of native UK woodland will capture and store one tonne of CO2, removing hundreds of thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide from our atmosphere.

Why recycled paper isn’t the best solution

Recycling paper reduces the demand for trees and so fewer will be planted. What’s more, many recycling plants rely on the consumption of fossil fuels, compared to modern paper mills that normally generate their energy from burning waste wood.

Paper is one of the only truly sustainable products

Because paper is primarily produced from wood, continues to store carbon throughout its entire lifetime. Making it one of the few truly sustainable products we use on a daily basis.

It's our responsibility to leave behind a clean, healthy planet. Our work with The Woodland Trust ensures fewer carbon emissions, more green spaces, and a lasting legacy for future generations.

Andrew Edmonson, Director