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Workshop #3.3: The sustainable printing solution – In other words FSC certified printed material

Trainer: Félix Romero, Regional Director for Europe at FSC International

 

Mission

To debunk the myth that printed communications and print material burden the environment and contribute to the destruction of the planet’s forests and to make clear to all participants that there is a solution and ways to apply sustainability in the sector of print communications to the benefit of the companies that chose them. This solution is FSC®-certified print material and packaging.

Target group

Executives and staff of marketing, purchasing, PR, and CSR departments of Greek and multinational companies who have realized the value of sustainability and seek tangible ways to prove their commitment to it.

Training results

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will:

  1. be aware of the benefits of FSC®-certification for their company’s print materials;
  2. recognize the characteristics of FSC®-certified print material, its differences and superiority to non-certified material;
  3. know the procedure followed for certification by a certified printing company and the role of the FSC® chain of custody; and
  4. possess important information about the Forest Stewardship Council, its philosophy, mission, and activities. There will also be discussion and clarification of issues related to the impact of printing on the environment.