21 August 2014
ClimateCalc: The first online print specific carbon calculator
ClimateCalc enables you to measure your total carbon footprint or the carbon footprint of a specific job. It is more accurate than other more generic tools because it uses data on paper, inks and plates from across Europe.
Developed with Intergraf and verified by external assessors, ClimateCalc is widely recognised throughout the EU. It is available in either basic or standard. Whilst the basic model does the work for you by using industry standard information, the standard model enables you to input more job specific data, including ink and plates. But even the basic model allows you to input different papers, giving your customers a choice of product at varying carbon footprints.
As well as helping you grow sales, fill in tenders, get on suppliers lists and achieve or retain environmental standards, it can aid you in advising your customers on reducing the environmental impact of the job rather than purely talking price.
As environmental demands become a greater part of companies' purchasing strategies, it is advantageous to be able to advise customers on paper types that could reduce CO2 emissions or carbon neutralise the job.
Many customers will expect suppliers to have standards such as ISO14001, FSC and PEFC, but very few will be offered a carbon footprint for a specific product, or alternative carbon footprints depending on the paper used. This can be done simply and cheaply while you have the customer on the phone, and you can be confident that the figures have been verified and audited.
The following prices cover the online set up, the license and the annual BPIF audits (onsite audits for the standard product). The service is only available to BPIF members.
Employees |
Basic annual fee (including audit) |
Standard annual fee (including audit) |
Under 10 |
£300 |
£850 |
10 to 50 |
£400 |
£950 |
Over 50 |
£500 |
£1150 |
For further details, contact Steve Walker on 01676 526 050 or email [email protected].
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