FSC™ Certified Printing
Why Choose FSC™ Certified Printing?
By choosing FSC™-certified printing and materials for your project, you are ensuring that the wood or paper used in your product is responsibly sourced, from forests that are managed with respect for the environment and for the people who live and work in them, recycled sources, or other controlled sources.
Protecting our forests has become critical in the fight against climate change. FSC™ maintains high conservation values through its certification standards ensuring certified forests are sustainably managed, harvested trees are replanted and biodiversity protected.
Who are the FSC™?
FSC™ (Forest Stewardship CouncilTM) is the most credible, international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible forest management. Our FSC™ certification is one of the most important initiatives we have taken to ensure that we can offer sustainable printing solutions for our customers.
FSC™ have a series of standards and robust systems of certification and on-product labeling, which enable businesses and consumers alike to choose and identify responsibly sourced wood, paper, and other forest products.
Imago first became FSC™ certified in 2008. We have key control points and processes in place which enable us to ensure a full chain of custody from the tree to final product. As an Imago customer, you can opt for FSC™ compliant manufacture, we will source FSC™ certified materials, use FSC™ certified printing companies and label the product using our unique license code.
Alongside our ongoing sustainable printing commitments, and our FSC™ certification dating back to 2008, you can be sure that Imago are committed to the implementation of wider goals set by the FSC™:
Benefits of FSC™ Certified Printing
All board, paper, and wood is sourced from certified forests
Committed to ensuring that we are not contributing to the deforestation of the world’s forests
All FSC™ certified forests are sustainably managed and the wood legally harvested
Achieving carbon neutrality doesn’t create extra work – the calculation / offsetting is done by Imago and ClimatePartner.
Human rights and child labour are not being violated in our operations
Commitment to FSC™ Core Labour Requirements
At Imago, we fully support FSC™ Core Labour Requirements. Here’s what this means for our business and how it reflects our values:
- No child labour – We do not employ anyone under the age of 15. Additionally, no one under 18 is involved in hazardous or heavy work unless it is part of a regulated training program.
- No forced labour – We reject all forms of forced or compulsory labour, including practices such as physical or sexual violence, bonded labour, withholding wages, restricting movement, or retaining identity documents.
- Fair employment – All employment relationships are voluntary and based on mutual agreement, without any threats or penalties.
- No discrimination – We uphold equality in all employment practices, ensuring that discrimination has no place in our workplace.
- Freedom of association – Employees have the right to form or join organizations of their choice to advocate for their interests. We respect collective bargaining agreements and collaborate in good faith with workers’ representatives.
Our commitment to these principles underscores our dedication to ethical and responsible practices across all aspects of our business.
A Selection of our FSC™ Certified Products
The FSC™ Certified Printing Process | What it Means For You
If you are a business or individual looking for sustainable printing and sourcing services, whether it be book production, calendars, stationery or something else, Imago are here to make the process of understanding how to opt for FSC™ certified products from us as simple as possible.
Get in touch with us regarding your project and let us know that you would like your product to be FSC™ certified
Imago will liaise with our printers and suppliers and choose who is best placed to provide the FSC™ certified product
Imago will provide you with a quotation for your project including the supply of FSC™ certified materials throughout
Either our FSC™ label is printed on your product, or if your business is FSC™ certified you can opt to print your own on your product to achieve full chain or custody.
To ensure that the correct sustainable printing processes are put in place and procedures are adhered to throughout all certified projects, three different FSC™ labels have been created to ensure that your product follows the correct production process and is labelled correctly at the end.
FSC™ MIX
This product is made from a combination of materials, including timber or fibre from FSC™-certified forests, recycled content, and other controlled sources. The FSC™ Mix label ensures that at least a portion of the materials comes from responsibly managed forests while incorporating recycled or controlled wood to support sustainable production practices.
By choosing this product, you are contributing to the responsible management of the world’s forests and the conservation of valuable natural resources.
FSC™ 100%
Made entirely from wood or fibre sourced from FSC™-certified forests, ensuring that every material used meets FSC’s strict environmental, social, and economic standards. FSC™certification guarantees that these forests are independently audited to ensure responsible management, helping to protect biodiversity, support local communities, and maintain sustainable forestry practices.
By choosing this, you are supporting the preservation of forests for future generations.
Our FSC™ Certified Products & Services
Books (FSC™ Mix)
Envelopes (FSC™ Mix or FSC™ Recycled)
Toys made with paper (FSC™ Mix)
Games made with paper (FSC™ Mix)
Toys made with Wood (FSC™ Mix or FSC™ 100%)
Games made with wood (FSC™ Mix or FSC™ 100%)
Calendars (FSC™ Mix)
Diaries (FSC™ Mix)
Organisers (FSC™ Mix)
Wooden stationery (FSC™ Mix, FSC™ 100% or FSC™ Recycled)
Other Sustainable Printing Initiatives
Imago are committed to ensuring that sustainable printing, sourcing, and production remains a cornerstone of our business. We work with numerous partners, suppliers, and accreditors to be able to offer our customers the opportunity to bring their products to market in the most environmentally friendly and ethically conscious methods that the industry can possibly offer.
