Independent Validation via CarbonQuota Offers Transparency for Customers on Environmental Performance
ImagePerfect materials are distributed by Spandex throughout Europe and Australia. A range of the most popular products in the ImagePerfect™ family of self-adhesive signage and digital films have been independently analysed by environmental consultancy CarbonQuota to provide customers with factual information regarding the products’ carbon footprint.
CarbonQuota is a reputable authority in carbon measurement and analysis within the print and packaging sector. The carbon impact of the best-selling ImagePerfect IP 5700 Signage and IP 2503 Digital products along with the ImagePerfect EverGreen Signage and Digital ranges, was measured from ‘cradle to gate’*. This means all emissions from the product up to leaving the gate of the manufacturing facility, including transportation of raw materials to the production site.
This provides customers with clear carbon footprint data for the popular conventional and PVC-free ImagePerfect products.
| ImagePerfect 5700 Signage | 614g CO2e/m2 |
| ImagePerfect 2503 Digital | 594 g CO2e/m2 |
| ImagePerfect EverGreen Signage | 519 g CO2e/m2 |
| ImagePerfect EverGreen Digital | 461 g CO2e/m2 |
The results show the carbon footprint of the ImagePerfect EverGreen materials to be respectively 15% and 22% lower than the equivalent standard choices, validating the holistic environmental approach which prioritises sustainability in all components of the product, including the surface film, adhesive and liner, as well as how the rolls are presented, protected and packaged.
ImagePerfect materials are manufactured in the UK by Eikon. Eikon CEO Stefano Nigrone comments: “As part of our long-term commitment to de-carbonisation, we’re delighted to be able to publish carbon impact data for our core range of ImagePerfect products. We’re sharing this information in the spirit of transparency, which is critical if our sector is to make positive progress towards greater sustainability.
“This analysis also shows that there is a substantial, calculable benefit to choosing environmentally responsible alternatives to conventional materials. This should give the visual communications industry renewed motivation to intensify efforts in product innovation and carbon reduction in manufacturing.”
For more information about Spandex Group’s efforts on sustainability, visit the Spandex sustainability page.
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