Which ESG topics does the data source address?
Below you find the impact areas within the Responsibly Impact Parameter Framework which are covered by this data source.
Energy and fuel consumption
Environmental impact parameter
6. Manufacturing – energy consumption
Reduced energy consumption:
Sites where EU Ecolabel products are manufactured shall establish an energy management system addressing all energy-consuming devices (including machinery, lighting, air conditioning and cooling). This system includes measures to improve energy efficiency, such as:
- the establishment and the implementation of an energy data collection plan
- an analysis of energy consumption that includes a list of energy-consuming systems, processes and facilities
- continuously improving objectives and targets on reducing energy consumption
Energy and fuel efficiency
Environmental impact parameter
6. Manufacturing – energy consumption
Reduced energy consumption:
Sites where EU Ecolabel products are manufactured shall establish an energy management system addressing all energy-consuming devices (including machinery, lighting, air conditioning and cooling). This system includes measures to improve energy efficiency, such as:
- the establishment and the implementation of an energy data collection plan
- an analysis of energy consumption that includes a list of energy-consuming systems, processes and facilities
- continuously improving objectives and targets on reducing energy consumption
Waste management
Environmental impact parameter
5. Manufacturing – waste generation
Reduced waste generation:
- The facility where the product is manufactured has a system for handling waste in place that addresses and documents the measures taken to reduce the amount of solid and liquid waste, including waste paper, ink waste, cleaning agent solution and dampening solution waste as defined by local or national regulatory authorities
- The amount of paper for recycling from the manufacturing process does not exceed specified thresholds
Land, soil and groundwater pollution
Environmental impact parameter
4. Manufacturing – emissions into water and air
Reduced emissions into water and air:
- The specific amount of Cr and Cu at the point of discharge from rotogravure printing does not exceed specific limits
- Specific requirements on volatile organic compounds (VOC) are met
Air pollution
Environmental impact parameter
4. Manufacturing – emissions into water and air
Reduced emissions into water and air:
- The specific amount of Cr and Cu at the point of discharge from rotogravure printing does not exceed specific limits
- Specific requirements on volatile organic compounds (VOC) are met
Product end-of-use
Environmental impact parameter
7. Use – end-of-life
Extended life span and appropriate waste segregation:
- The product is suitable for its purpose
- “Please reuse this bag” shall appear on paper bags, and “Please collect used paper for recycling” shall appear on printed paper products
3. Manufacturing and end-of-life
Product circularity:
- Non-paper parts of stationery paper products (e.g. metal bars or plastic covers) are easily removable so as not to hinder the recycling process
- The product is suitable for repulping
- Adhesives may be used only if they are highly removable
- The printed paper product is highly deinkable