Sustainability in print has moved from aspiration to expectation. With new regulations, shifting customer demands and strategic business priorities all converging, the industry is entering a new era - one where data, transparency, and real-time insights are critical.
That’s why Clarity Software is proud to integrate with CarbonQuota - helping print businesses measure and reduce their carbon impact, job by job.
Three forces that are shaping print sustainability:
1. Regulation: What you must do
Environmental legislation is tightening fast. Print businesses are facing growing legal obligations around emissions, waste, and environmental claims.
Key developments:
· Mandatory carbon reporting is becoming standard. UK businesses must comply with SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting), and the EU’s CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) will apply to thousands more companies and their supply chains.
· Greenwashing penalties are rising. Regulators are cracking down on vague environmental claims.
· Offsetting regulations will demand evidence - no more unverifiable pledges.
What this means for print businesses: You’ll need accurate, auditable data - tied directly to each job. General estimates won’t cut it.
2. Your customers: What they really want
Sustainability is now a commercial differentiator. Major brands aren’t just asking if you care - they’re asking for hard data.
They want:
· Carbon footprints broken down by job, material and process
· Data that contributes to their Scope 3 emissions
· Suppliers who align with their Net-Zero targets
What this means for you: Providing quote-stage carbon data isn’t just helpful - it can win you business.
3. Strategy: Why it’s smart business
Forward-thinking printers are putting sustainability at the core of their strategy - not just to meet regulations, but to unlock growth.
They’re:
· Switching to low-carbon materials and renewable energy
· Reducing waste and improving operational efficiency
· Using sustainability to drive innovation and win customer trust
What this means for you: Embedding sustainability can future-proof your business - and attract more work from like-minded clients.
Carbon data, delivered in real time
The Clarity Software x CarbonQuota integration means you can now generate real-time carbon impact data at the quote stage - pulled directly from your MIS.
This unlocks:
Accurate, automated job-level emissions data
Seamless Scope 3 reporting for customers
A competitive edge, right at the quoting stage
The time to act is now
Whether driven by compliance, customer expectations or business ambition, the direction is clear: sustainability is now a must-have.
Stay compliant
Build trust with customers
Get ahead of your competition
With Clarity Software x CarbonQuota, it’s never been easier to turn sustainability into measurable impact - and commercial success.
Want to learn more? Book a no-obligation demo with the CarbonQuota team today.
