Download submission requirements for category e1

E1: Most Environmentally Progressive Printing Company
Awarded to a Canadian printing company based on its holistic strategy to address
environmental impact with emphasis on initiatives undertaken in past year (September 1,
2016 to August 4, 2017).
1. Please refer to the Awards Entry page at CanadianPrintingAwards.com for making final
submissions, which includes filling out an online Company Information form and payment.
2. Eligible companies/facilities must be located in Canada.
3. Complete the Environmental Achievements section of this form, which must not exceed
three letter-size pages.
4. Up to three supplemental documents may be included to support environmental claims.
5. Email this form and supplements directly to [email protected] or mail to the
address below.
Mail Entries To:
PrintAction, Canadian Printing Awards
80 Valley Brook Drive,
Toronto, ON
M3B 2S9
EARLY BIRD ENTRY: JULY 10, 2017 – SAVE 20%
Singe entry: $100
Two entries: $160
Three entries: $240
Four or more entries: $75 each
(tax included)
ENTRY DEADLINE: AUGUST 4, 2017
Singe entry: $125
Two entries: $200
Three or more entries: $300
Four or more entries: $75 each
(tax included)
If you have questions about the entry process, please contact:
Jon Robinson, Editor, [email protected], 905-713-4302
Tara Jacobs, Event Manager, [email protected], 1-888-599-2228 ext. 213
(Award finalists will be notified in September. The Canadian Printing Awards Gala will be held
Thursday, November 9, at Palais Royale, Toronto.)
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Environmental Achievements
The following list of environmental factors is only a guide to assist in defining areas where
your company demonstrates leadership. It is not necessary to address all of these factors in
your submission.
• Environmental Policy - Highlight any
company-wide commitments to instill and
environmentally-conscious company
culture.
• Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)
Compliance - For example, Certificate of
Approval for air/noise and municipal seweruse-bylaw compliance.
• Technology Implementation Integration of new technologies within your
manufacturing process to lessen
environmental impact.
• Pollution Prevention Programs Highlight involvement in programs designed
to address air or effluent pollution through
source reduction, source neutrality
(recycling) and/or source control (thirdparty disposal).
• Environmental Marketing - Define
initiatives to promote your environmentally
progressive strategies, services or products.
• Environmental Community Programs Initiatives by your company to promote the
environmental responsibility of printing in
the public domain or within a defined
community.
• Supply Chain Programs - Initiatives
instigated by your company to influence
suppliers in the adoption of environmentally
progressive practices.
• Facility Engineering – Demonstrate
specific building features or functions to
lessen your facility’s environmental impact.
• Energy Use Programs - Energy-saving
strategies or initiatives applied directly
within your facility. (for example, heat
reclamation or alternative-energy sources.)
• Environmental Certifications Recognized environmental accreditations
for facilities or for the use of manufacturing
inputs like inks, papers, plastics and plates.
• Carbon Footprint Assessment - Internal
and/or third-party assessments to
understand the total set of greenhouse gas
emissions as the result of a facility’s
operation or the manufacture of a product.
• Environmental Committee – Highlight a
group of employees with a mandate to enact
environmental initiatives.
• Distribution Management - Logistics
employed by your company to lessen the
environmental impact of delivering
products/services to clients.
• Not-for-profit/Association Participation
- The efforts by your company, or one of its
employees, to develop an environmental
mandate for a not-for-profit or association.
Submitting company:
Provide answers to the following three questions: Keep responses to three pages in
total. Up to three supplemental documents (i.e. copies of certifications) may be
attached as well.
1. What environmentally responsible activity has your company
initiated/accomplished within the past year (Sept. 1, 2016, to Aug. 4, 2017)? Please
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provide stated objectives and achievements where possible.
2. Describe ongoing historical environmental initiatives your company has embraced
and continues to enact and improve upon. Where possible provide specific signs of
progress accomplished over the past 12 months based on benchmarking and value
tracking.
3. Why does your company deserve to be recognized among Canada’s most
environmentally progressive printers?
Terms and Conditions
Materials submitted for the judging process become property of the Canadian Printing
Awards. By entering the Canadian Printing Awards, you agree that your submission may be
profiled in a future issue of PrintAction magazine, as well as used to promote the Canadian
Printing Awards program.
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