Our 
Sustainability
Journey.

Sustainability has been at the heart of our journey for decades. Long before it became a business necessity, we recognised the importance of minimising our environmental impact while delivering high-quality print. You could presume that our sustainability journey started since gaining ISO 14001 certification back in 2006, we have continuously refined our processes, from the materials we use to the way we operate, ensuring every stage of production is as eco-friendly as possible.

Our Sustainability Journey through the years

ISO 14001

2006
Our sustainability journey began when Formara became one of the first printers to achieve ISO14001 certification

Partnership

2007
Formara became gold members of the Essex Wildlife Trust, a partnership we are proud to say has lasted over 18 years.

Award Won

2007
Formara won the Enviromental Printer of the Year, awarded by The British Assosiation for Print & Communication (BAPC)

Partnership

2007
Formara joined with the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) as to support sustainability by offering FSC-certified products, ensuring responsible sourcing and promoting environmental and social responsibility in every print solution.

Award Won

2016
Formara was honoured with the Environmental Printer of the Year award for the second time at the BAPC awards. This recognition highlights our commitment to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility in the printing industry.

Award Won

2024
Formara won the Corporate Sustainability Award 2024 for Most Sustainable Packaging. This award reflects our dedication to eco-friendly practices and innovative packaging solutions.

Partnership

2025
Formara joins Two Sides, a global initiative that promotes the environmental benefits of print and paper. The organisation highlights sustainable practices, including responsible sourcing and recycling, and aims to educate businesses and consumers about the eco-friendly qualities of print and paper products.

Our Green Agenda

2025
Formara launched its new website where it shares it's Green Agenda and a section dedicated to 'sustainability', this is reinforcing the fact that Formara take sustainability seriously and have set goals on becoming a more environmentally friendly business.
“I just want to say thank you so much for your help and patience with these projects, you guys made the task so much easier.”
- Tricia, Assistant Principal

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