CDP - Rating B

We are part of the global CDP evaluation, which assesses companies' environmental strategies, and we have achieved a B rating. Why is this rating important for our partners? Read more.

What is CDP?

CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) is a non-profit organization that globally collects, evaluates, and publishes information about the environmental impact of companies and other entities. It focuses primarily on climate change, water consumption, and deforestation. Companies, institutions, and cities participate voluntarily by reporting data on their greenhouse gas emissions, carbon footprint reduction strategies, and other environmental activities.

The organization's goal is to create a unified and transparent overview that helps business partners and the public compare and assess companies' sustainability approaches. Participation in CDP also facilitates the sharing of know-how and inspiration for climate protection across the entire supply chain.

From a company's reputation standpoint, it is an essential independent confirmation that a business is genuinely and actively addressing its environmental impact. We believe that our printing house, POINT CZ, being part of this system, benefits not only our customers but also our suppliers and partners, who help us do what we do best – high-capacity printing, calendar production, and industrial packaging.

Benefits for the Supply Chain

One of the main advantages of participating in CDP is increased trust throughout the entire supply chain. Business partners, investors, and the public are increasingly demanding concrete proof that companies are actively working to reduce emissions and use resources efficiently. If a company is rated by CDP, it serves as a clear signal to potential clients and suppliers that sustainability is taken seriously.

Rating System and Its Scale

CDP evaluates companies based on several criteria, including carbon footprint measurement, transparency in reporting, and emission reduction targets. After a thorough assessment, companies are assigned a rating on a scale from D (lowest) to A (highest). This scale indicates how active, transparent, and successful a company is in achieving its environmental goals. In addition to grading, CDP also provides recommendations for further improvements.

B Rating – What Does It Mean?

Our printing house, POINT CZ, has received an overall B rating this year, confirming an above-average level of sustainability and transparency across our entire printing production. This recognition is a great honor for us, but it is also a commitment. With global trends focusing more on sustainability and renewable energy sources, there is a growing emphasis on continuous improvement. We take this as motivation to keep innovating and improving services in all our departments – offset and digital printing, calendar production, and packaging manufacturing.

Our commitments that we fulfill:

1. Reducing Emissions

• We use renewable energy sources, such as solar panels.
• We implement energy-efficient technologies.
• With each new machine, we strive to introduce more efficient and high-performance production.

2. Efficient Resource Utilization

• We minimize waste and actively recycle – sorting materials into 15 categories.
• We use eco-friendly packaging and choose recycled materials ourselves.

3. Green Buildings

• We use heat recovery systems for heating production halls.
• We construct and maintain low-energy buildings.
• We select the latest eco-friendly technologies in construction.

4. Education and Awareness

• We train employees in ecological activities.
• We collaborate with suppliers who share our sustainability vision.
• We regularly evaluate suppliers based on quality, price, distance, transportation method, and environmental impact.
• We inform employees about CDP and other projects, as well as the supplier and order selection process.

5. Collaboration with Environmental Organizations

• We participate in projects of non-profit organizations focused on ecology.
• We actively engage in local ecological initiatives.

6. Transparency and Reporting

• We regularly publish information about our environmental activities.
• We annually complete self-assessment questionnaires and report to Ekokom and environmental authorities.

We do everything we can to ensure that our printing house, POINT CZ, with its production of industrial prints, calendars, and packaging, is as environmentally friendly as possible! 🌍

Article authors: Taťána Stehlíková - Quality Responsible POINT CZ, Markéta Švábová - Marketing Manager POINT CZ