Sustainability
Sustainability by Design
Rationalise our product portfolio
Develop products with sustainable and renewable content
Develop products to ease the de-inking processes within recycling plants
Develop ink and coatings to ensure maximum recovery of fibre in paper and board packaging recycling streams
Engaging in innovative projects with our suppliers relating to new and developing raw materials with sustainable and / or renewable content
Social Commitment
We provide a safe and secure working environment
Committed to gender equality
Paragon Inks Social Committee organise events for the staff throughout the year
Sponsorship of local charities and community sports groups
Sustainability Commitment
We are aligned to use the UN SDG Framework, to support developments inline with SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Established Sustainability Committee
A Sustainability Policy has been introduced to compliment and enhance the overall business development strategy
Implementation of an environmental road map
Other Activities
Member of the British Coatings Federation (BCF) Sustainability Committee
Member of the European Printing Inks Association (EuPIA) Environmental Footprint of a Printing Ink Working Group
Working with associations to prepare guidelines to promote recyclable packaging
Introducing a scheme to recycle our ink and coating containers
Introduction of a “Cycle to Work” scheme
The addition of renewable energy sources in the expansion of our facilities
The addition of EV charging points