In what is claimed to be a first for the UK large format industry, Moss UK has launched its free Carbon Calculator, which it says provides an accurate and fully verified Carbon Emissions Report for each graphics and branding project commissioned by its clients.
The tool will calculate the carbon emissions of each material, vehicle and installation process used in every print project. Clients will be given a summary of their project’s entire emissions footprint from the outset, enabling easier evaluation of potential alternatives.
Expressed in CO2e, Moss’ tool calculates the impact of each material selected, its printing, installation and transportation, explained the company. All data is mapped to Moss UK’s material stock system, checked, then verified by sustainability consultants Green Circle Solutions. The background information provides analytics of each print material and substrate, creating comparison data to understand the impact of each product solution.
The company stated that having the Carbon Emissions Report ‘ready to go’ will ensure clients have the necessary Scope 3 data required by government carbon reporting regulations, saving time and money in producing this information themselves.
Moss UK’s operations director, Mark Rose commented, ‘In this industry, information is power, and we are delighted to be able to provide our clients with accurate sustainability data for each product or service we supply. By making this an integral part of our quotations, they can now make informed and effective decisions in the reduction of their carbon footprint.’
Mr Rose emphasised the importance of sustainability to the business. Moss stated that it has lowered its carbon emissions by 16 percent per square metre since 2019 and aims to hit a 50 percent reduction by 2030 and thereafter drive on to net zero.
‘By providing our clients with accurate facts and suitable alternative options, we are helping broaden their awareness of energy and carbon use and ultimately reducing the impact we all have as an industry,’ concluded Mr Rose.
