Since print is a complex series of interconnected processes, there are many areas that could be affected by sustainability efforts. Truly sustainable development is defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs. Sustainability reaches into every aspect of the printing business, from process, to people, to profitability.

Transitioning to digital print technologies positions printers to better manage lower run rates and market shifts, while providing them with better opportunities to create more complete print through finishing automation. Online printers with automated workflows prove that even more production efficiencies and waste reduction can provide a solid base for continued growth in a more competitive environment. 

The printing industry is continuously introducing new regulations to support sustainability, compelling organizations to recognize and follow trends as environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria are factored into company modernizations, and which socially-conscious investors are using to screen potential investments.