Glenmore's 7 Commitments
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At Glenmore, we have a similar belief-set to many of our customers: we are concerned with minimizing our impact on the environment. By focusing on the following seven areas, we have reduced our environmental footprint while helping our clients achieve an environmentally responsible result.
By focusing on relationships with local and environmentally responsible suppliers, Glenmore has a reduced dependence on long haul shipping. One example of this is Glenmore's commitment to use a North American produced FSC certified stock as a standard house sheet. Flexibility, fast turnaround time, a healthy economy and reduced shipping emissions are all a by-product of Glenmore's commitment to our community.
There is no denying that the production of pulp and paper is the largest factor effecting the environmental life cycle of a printed product. Over the past 10 years, Glenmore Printing & Imaging has reduced paper waste through an improved sustainability management system, and a commitment to reduce sheet wastage, and product packaging. Further, Glenmore has reduced chemical waste through several processes, while discovering alternative ways for chemical disposal. Glenmore is always actively developing ways to reduce paper, water, and material waste to reduce the life cycle impact of printed products.
While material reduction is an important factor in reducing environmental impact, so too is a reduction in energy consumption. Glenmore Printing & Imaging consistently purchased the most modern, and energy efficient printing and finishing equipment to reduce energy usage. Further, Glenmore has also taken significant steps to reduce overhead and processes required to complete a job. These two factors have accounted for a significant abatement in Glenmore's environmental footprint.
Social responsibility is a key factor in sustainability. Glenmore Printing & Imaging continually gives to charities such as United Way, BC Cancer Research Society, World Vision, and Union Gospel Mission. Charities such as these pave the way for a sustainable planet, as well as a healthy local and global community.
As an FSC certified printer, Glenmore prints jobs in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Forestry Stewardship Council. While this certification alone does not regulate environmental standards, Glenmore has set a goal to pursue an additional well known certification program regulating environmental management.
The reduction of environmental impacts start at the drawing board. Glenmore sales and estimating staff often work with customers to create designs that are environmentally responsible. From changing design sizes, to suggesting the best process for finishing, Glenmore's staff are trained to help clients conceptualize an energy efficient print design.
At Glenmore we're serious about our goals to reduce environmental impacts. We employ a licensed environmental auditor who actively works on improving environmental responsibility. This employee is an associate member in good standing with the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), and holds a Masters degree in Corporate Environmental Management.