The print and paper advocacy group, Two Sides, welcomes its newest member Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd
Konica Minolta joins Two Sides growing partnership of supporters and collaborators from a diverse range of sectors including forestry, pulp and paper manufacturing, packaging, inks, pre-press, press, finishing, publishing, printing, envelopes and postal operators.
Konica Minolta has committed to becoming net zero by 2050, driving their global CO2 emissions to zero compared to fiscal year 2005 levels in procurement, production, distribution, sales and service and product use. What’s more, by 2050, it aims to make its products from more than 90% of circulated resources (recycled materials and biomaterials).
“We’re pleased to welcome Konica Minolta on board as a member of Two Sides. Our partnership with them will help us communicate the great environmental story that the printing industry has to tell, reaching many businesses and brand owners. It’s always a pleasure to welcome new members on board and we look forward to working with Konica Minolta,” says Jonathan Tame, Manager Director for Two Sides.
By joining Two Sides, Konica Minolta has access to a large library of co-brandable communications tools, consumer research, industry-leading information, sustainability advice, and events.
Biennially, Two Sides conducts a Trend Tracker Survey into public preconceptions and beliefs. The latest survey (published in 2023) showed that 41% of people surveyed believe paper is a wasteful product. However, figures from Cepi (Confederation of European Paper Industries) key statistics 2022 indicate that 49% of the fibrous raw material used in Europe’s paper industry comes from paper for recycling. and in Europe, 71% of paper (European Paper Recycling Council, Monitoring Report, 2022) and 83% of cardboard packaging (Eurostat, 2021) is recycled.
Malcolm Smith, Category Manager- Professional Print at Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd, stated, “We are delighted to be partnering with Two Sides to highlight the sustainability potential of print as part of our broader Environmental, Social and Governance commitments”
Konica Minolta says it aims to be a robust and innovative company that contributes to the sustainable growth of society and individuals, using an ESG framework to navigate its efforts and obligations. Its ESG approach is guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with a particular focus on climate action, which is considered the most pressing priority.
“Our activities on climate change, the circular economy, and cutting pollution are integral to our commitment. Konica Minolta is delighted to become a member of Two Sides,” said Malcolm Smith.
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