A significant step in our responsibility efforts: ClimateCalc certification brings increased accuracy to emission reductions

Jaakkoo-Taara has actively reduced its carbon dioxide emissions since 2019, and we are on track to achieve our goal of a 60% reduction by the end of this year. To support the establishment of our next environmental goals, we have implemented the ClimateCalc certification designed for companies in the printing industry, which adds transparency and accuracy to the process.

Important information about the carbon footprint for customers

An increasing number of our customers want to know the precise carbon footprint of the products they order. ClimateCalc provides a reliable and internationally comparable calculation tool to meet this need. The system is based on the GHG Protocol and the EN 15801 standard, ensuring that the calculation of carbon footprints is accurate and trustworthy.

ClimateCalc is a tool that calculates the carbon footprint for both individual printed products and the entire printing house, taking into account all emissions (scope 1, 2, and 3) and adhering to international standards. It helps companies compare their carbon footprint data to previous years, assess their progress towards their goals, and identify areas for improvement. ClimateCalc is also useful for making reliable climate and offset claims.

Jaakkoo-Taara already has experience in emissions calculation, and the comprehensive data from our material suppliers facilitated the smooth implementation of the system. This provided us with a clear basis for more accurate examination of transportation chain emissions, resulting in significantly more accurate data compared to previous estimates.

Diverse carbon footprint management and compensation

One of the major advantages of ClimateCalc is the ability to compare the carbon footprints of different printing materials. This helps our customers make responsible choices regarding the environmental impact of products. Additionally, ClimateCalc offers our customers the opportunity to offset the carbon footprint of their printed products through a certified offset program.

Although ClimateCalc covers many sources of emissions, emissions resulting from waste management are not included in its scope. However, for us at Jaakkoo-Taara, waste management is a crucial part of what are known as Scope 3 emissions, which relate to the company’s indirect impacts in the supply chain. We are continuously working to reduce these emissions, as we consider them an essential part of our responsibility efforts and climate goals.

Towards greater climate goals – the next step: Science Based Targets

The ClimateCalc certification we have achieved (CC-000309/FI) is valid until September 2025, and it marks an important milestone in our journey towards even greater goals. Our next significant step is to commit the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) during 2024. With this commitment, we ensure that we operate in accordance with internationally recognized and scientifically defined climate goals, continuing our work towards a more sustainable future both in our operations and in collaboration with our customers.