3DPRINTUK have set an ambitious goal to become the first fully certified, net zero 3D printing bureau by the end of 2023! We are also aiming to be the first 3D printing service to offset 100% of our plastic output. When we do something worthwhile, we go all out.
Achieving certified net zero is no easy task, mind you, but as a manufacturer of plastic parts we are tackling the issue head-on and want to lead the way so that others will hopefully follow.
We take climate change and its impact seriously: it is the driving force behind our net zero roadmap.
Our bold target is to achieve carbon-neutral certification through a combined approach of carbon-reduction and carbon-offsetting projects.
“As a manufacturer of plastic parts, we cannot hide from the environmental impact of plastic on the environment. However, we also believe that plastic materials continue to offer benefits and do have a part to play in a sustainable economy. This can be seen in the way that plastics can replace some metals making parts and components that are lighter in weight.”
Nick Allen, CEO at 3DPRINTUK
Our net zero roadmap works within existing standards and protocols, specifically using the GHG Protocol2 as the framework for the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory and emission statement report that we will produce. This report will not only cover Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, but it will also account for the carbon footprint of our entire operations, from raw materials all the way down the value chain to dispatch consumables. Once the report is complete, it will be verified by a third-party company to ensure it meets all 5 principles of the GHG protocol.
We want to separate ourselves from the culture of greenwashing by certifying what we are saying. Adhering to GHG protocols means that we can ensure that our emissions are accurately measured, reported, and properly addressed.
Our team is also actively engaged in extensive R&D to discover new materials that can be added to our portfolio with lower carbon emissions.
“Single-use plastics, unnecessary packaging and alike contribute to the increasing problem of plastic pollution especially in the form of micro-plastics. For us, in 2023, it is about adopting a strategy seeking to do the ‘right thing’ while regulation catches up. That is why we have developed our roadmap.”
Nick Allen, CEO at 3DPRINTUK
