At Printforce, sustainability is part of our everyday operations. With the successful renewal of our FSC and PEFC certifications, we are taking another significant step forward and reaffirming that our entire chain—from procurement to logistics—consistently meets the strictest international standards for responsible forest management.
With Print-on-Demand as our starting point, we are already on the right track by default. By producing exclusively on demand, we prevent unnecessary inventory and eliminate waste at the source. This approach is the driving force behind our sustainability ambitions. The recent renewal of our FSC and PEFC certifications aligns seamlessly with this: it once again proves that every sheet of paper leaving our facility can be traced back to responsibly managed forests.
“Sustainability needs to be organized. This certification shows that for us, it’s not an ambition—it’s daily practice.”
— Thom Ringsma, Director of Printforce
Assurance at the core
FSC and PEFC are the global benchmarks for responsible forest management. At the heart of this lies the Chain of Custody: the conclusive proof that our paper originates from forests where nature, biodiversity, and local communities are respected. By rigorously auditing our procurement, registration, and logistics processes, we ensure that certified paper is never mixed with other material streams at any stage. For our clients, this means maximum transparency and full traceability—and the assurance that their printed materials are not only of high quality, but also demonstrably contribute to a better world.
““I closely guided the certification process, and what truly stood out was how we translated theory into day-to-day operations as a team. We didn’t just design processes to comply with the rules—we embedded them fully into our daily workflow. The result is rock solid: sustainability here is not a paper exercise, but an integral part of how Printforce operates. That’s a level of craftsmanship you rarely see in practice. ”— Remco Glashouwer, Deputy Director | Senior Advisor, Service Center
The chain must be right
Our responsibility does not stop at our own doorstep. We set the same high standards for our partners as we do for ourselves. By working exclusively with certified suppliers, we build a supply chain where transparency and reliability are the norm. This ensures that environmental standards are upheld at every stage—from source to end product. Because only when the entire chain is aligned can we continue building sustainable progress.
Improving every day
Proud? Absolutely. But standing still is not an option. The next step is already underway: we are working on mapping our full CO₂ footprint. This will allow us to make the environmental impact per specific product visible to our clients, enabling even more conscious choices.
Another concrete step forward—and certainly not the last. For the current generation and those to come, we will continue to improve, refine, and think ahead. Because at Printforce, we believe things can—and must—be done differently and better.
Want to learn more about our sustainable production methods or what FSC and PEFC certification means for your project? Feel free to get in touch!
