Environmental Policy
Effective Date: July 26
Next Review: July 27
Approved By: Mr Elgin Loane
The Wren Press, as a Royal Warrant holder and manufacturer of bespoke luxury stationery, recognises its responsibility to manage and minimise its environmental impact. Sustainability is a core value that underpins our commitment to quality, tradition and innovation.
We are committed to continually improving our environmental performance, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and operating in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. In line with our published Carbon Reduction Plan, The Wren Press is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050, with an interim target of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions to zero by 2030.
This policy outlines our sustainability objectives and defines the actions we are taking to reduce our carbon footprint across our operations, supply chain and product lifecycle. It applies to all business operations, including our offices, manufacturing facilities, logistics, procurement activities and supply chain relationships.
Our Objectives
| Goal | Target | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Achieve Net Zero | Net Zero emissions by 2050; Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduced to zero by 2030 | tCO₂e (market-based) |
| Reduce Scope 3 (supply chain) emissions |
30% reduction from our 2021-22 baseline by 2026; 50% reduction by 2030 | tCO₂e Scope 3 |
| Move to renewable electricity | 100% renewable (REGO-backed) electricity tariff by 2028 (currently 55% renewable) | % renewable electricity / tCO₂e Scope 2 |
| Reduce company vehicle emissions |
Transition to electric or hybrid vehicles where feasible | tCO₂e Scope 1 |
| Improve waste management | 5–20% reduction in operational waste & water emissions by 2026 | tCO₂e / % waste diverted from landfill |
| Source sustainable materials | Maintain 100% FSC-certified and/or recycled paper stock | % of paper purchased |
| Carbon tracking & reporting | Annual footprint calculated in-house using UK Government (DESNZ) conversion factors and the GHG Protocol; published each year | tCO₂e/year reported |
To meet these objectives, we will:
- Maintain 100% FSC®-certified and/or recycled paper stocks.
- Use only plant-based or low-VOC inks and biodegradable packaging where feasible.
- Implement a Sustainable Procurement Policy and engage our highest-spend suppliers on their carbon and sustainability credentials.
- Upgrade lighting and sensor controls, install timers, and renew inefficient equipment at end of life.
- Conduct annual energy audits and pursue efficiency upgrades, including through green-lease engagement with our landlord.
- Secure a 100% renewable (REGO-backed) electricity tariff and encourage our landlord to do the same for landlord-supplied areas.
- Transition to an electric or hybrid company vehicle where feasible.
- Improve recycling stations and signage, and use a waste provider with strong waste-to-energy credentials.
- Encourage internal reuse of materials and reduce single-use packaging.
- Provide Carbon Literacy Training to our Green Team, leadership and the wider workforce.
- Calculate and report our Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions annually in-house, using UK Government (DESNZ) GHG conversion factors and the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard.
- Publish a Sustainability Impact Report each year.
This policy is reviewed annually alongside The Wren Press's Carbon Reduction Plan and Carbon Footprint Analysis, and updated to reflect current performance and targets.
Signed:
Managing Director
The Wren Press
July 2026