As a responsible company, Auraprint continuously monitors its own carbon footprint and actively seeks ways to reduce its consumption. Since 2020, Auraprint has used the certified Climate Calc calculator to assess its carbon footprint. During this period, significant progress has been made in reducing both waste and energy usage. The Climate Calc certificate was successfully renewed in April 2025 and is now valid until the end of 2026.
Energy consumption and waste levels have decreased
The results from the Climate Calc calculator show that Auraprint has continued to reduce its waste between 2023 and the end of 2024. This reflects improvements in minimizing waste during job setup as well as other production phases. A reduction in customer complaints has also contributed to the decrease in waste.
Purchased energy consumption has also decreased since 2023. This improvement is largely due to new technology in which we have made significant investments in recent years. The new machines are energy-efficient, and the updated technology enhances setup processes and speeds up job changes. LED dryers are significantly more energy-efficient than the old UV technology. In 2023, all machine UV dryers and the entire factory lighting were replaced with LED technology.
Solar energy and material choices contribute to emissions reduction
The solar power plant on our factory roof reached its current size in July 2023 and now includes about 1,500 solar panels. The plant’s maximum output is around 500 kWp, covering approximately 15–20% of our annual energy needs. This investment has significantly reduced our carbon footprint, with solar energy helping to cut both purchased energy use and Scope 2 CO₂ emissions.
Material choices in our products also play a major role in reducing emissions. For instance, increased use of materials made from recycled plastics, thinner plastic films, and bioplastics can significantly impact our Scope 3 emissions. By 2030, all packaging on the European market must be recyclable or reusable, and the use of recycled plastic in packaging must be increased. These targets strongly influence our customers' material choices and help reduce emissions both from our own and our customers' packaging.
Sustainability work continues
We continue to promote sustainability in materials together with our customers. We are happy to provide guidance on how label material choices affect emissions. The right decisions can make packaging more environmentally friendly and improve recyclability—for example, by choosing the same material for both packaging and labels, or by using fewer printing inks. However, it's always essential to consider product requirements and aim for the best recyclability of the entire package.