Sustainable Green Print (SGP) is the Australian printing industry's own recognisable certification program designed to help printing companies meet their environmental responsibilities and go above and beyond compliance. Based on an ISO14001 framework, SGP is tailored to meet your business requirements, the demands of your customers and the changing trends in dealing with managing environmental responsibility. This multi-level system gives you a choice of four linked achievement levels including ISO 14001 (Level 3 SGP) allowing you to choose your participation and progress levels.
Be a leader and register to become an Australian Sustainable Green Printer:
Level 1*Based on the successful Green Stamp program set up in Western Australia and now modified by Printing Industries as an introductory and certifiable standard, Level 1 is the first stepping stone. It focuses on waste, storage and handling and recycling. It is ideal for the small company starting down the compliance path. SGP Level 1 covers record-keeping, compliance and cleaner production practices and waste management. It includes a simple environmental management system (EMS) that is your pathway to environmental sustainability.
Level 2This level steps up the environmental performance of your business. It introduces additional levels of management and control including the tracking of waste streams and brings in a focus on your energy consumption and carbon footprint. SGP Level 2 provides key performance indicators for printing businesses covering waste, recycling, energy, water, incident management, storage and handling of printing chemicals, energy and air emissions.
Level 3On completion of the SGP Level 3 audit, your company is prepared for ISO 14001 certification (if desired). SGP Level 3 provides you with all the necessary groundwork including documentation and Key Performance Indicators customised to your printing company's conditions. By having print-specific key performance indicators and guidelines, achieving your ISO14001 certification is simplified and your compliance costs are significantly reduced.
Level 4There will be a small number of companies wishing to go beyond ISO14001.Level 4 SGP makes this possible. Level 4 has a minimum ISO 14001 entry level (SGP Level 3). Level 4 guides printing businesses in Best Practice processes/procedures. It also requires a demonstration of continuous improvement in those companies. Please contact Printing Industries if you would like to join our pilot program for this level.
*Franchise operators should contact their local Printing Industries office for group participation information.
Queensland: sgpqld@printnet.com.au
New South Wales: sgpnsw@printnet.com.au
Australian Capital territory: sgpact@printnet.com.au
Victoria & Tasmania: sgpvic@printnet.com.au
South Australia & Northern Territory: sgpsant@printnet.com.au
Western Australia: sgpwa@printnet.com.au
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Sustainable Green Print brochure (pdf - 1512.4 kb)
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