{"id":5972,"date":"2025-10-30T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beltz-grafische-betriebe.com\/systematic-sustainability-the-co%e2%82%82-climate-certificate-from-beltz-grafische-betriebe\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T14:31:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T12:31:48","slug":"systematic-sustainability-the-co%e2%82%82-climate-certificate-from-beltz-grafische-betriebe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beltz-grafische-betriebe.com\/en\/systematic-sustainability-the-co%e2%82%82-climate-certificate-from-beltz-grafische-betriebe\/","title":{"rendered":"Systematic Sustainability: The CO\u2082 Climate Certificate from Beltz Grafische Betriebe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Resource conservation, recycling, and CO\u2082 reduction\u2014for us at Beltz Grafische Betriebe in Bad Langensalza, these aren\u2019t just buzzwords, but practices we live by. We\u2019re all the more pleased that our commitment to packaging recycling has now been officially recognized: BellandVision\u2019s<\/a> CO\u2082 Climate Certificate confirms that, in 2023, we were able to save over 6 metric tons of CO\u2082 equivalents<\/strong> by recycling our sales packaging. <\/p>\n\n

Participation in BellandVision\u2019s dual system<\/a> makes it possible to properly collect, sort, and recycle retail packaging\u2014a key component of a functioning circular economy. The CO\u2082 climate certificate proves, in black and white, that recycling can make a measurable contribution to reducing CO\u2082 emissions. <\/p>\n\n

A key component of the certification is the so-called CO\u2082\u00e4 unit. It allows for a comparison of the climate impact of various greenhouse gases\u2014and thus provides insight into the actual environmental footprint. This is based on a scientifically sound calculation by the DFGE\u2014Institute for Energy, Ecology, and Economics\u2014aligned with the international Greenhouse Gas Protocol and applicable ISO standards. <\/p>\n\n

In the next section, you’ll learn what this savings means in concrete terms\u2014and why it shouldn’t be taken for granted.<\/p>\n\n

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Responsible Packaging and Our Path to CO\u2082 Climate Certification<\/h2>\n\n

Packaging is essential to the printing and shipping process\u2014but it also comes with a responsibility. At Beltz, we take this responsibility seriously. That\u2019s why we\u2019re constantly working to optimize our packaging materials: using less material, improving recyclability, and using more sustainable materials.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

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Participation in the BELLANDDual dual system is a key component of this effort. It ensures that our packaging is properly collected, sorted, and recycled. The goal: as little waste and as much recycling as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our CO\u2082 climate certificate proves that this approach works: In 2023, we introduced nearly seven metric tons of packaging material into the system\u2014which was subsequently recycled. This resulted in a reduction of over six metric tons of CO\u2082. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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This figure represents not only the amount of emissions avoided\u2014but also our commitment to viewing packaging not as a necessary evil, but as a flexible component of our sustainability strategy. Because one<\/strong> thing is clear to us: Sustainability doesn\u2019t begin with the final product\u2014it begins with every single step leading up to it.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

What else does sustainability look like at Beltz Grafische Betriebe in Bad Langensalza? You can find more information here<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n

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CO\u2082 Savings in Numbers: An Article That Makes a Difference<\/h2>\n\n

The CO\u2082 Climate Certificate for 2023 clearly demonstrates how much of an impact a consistent recycling strategy can have on a company\u2019s environmental footprint. By participating in the BELLANDDual dual system, we at Beltz were able to save more than six metric tons of CO\u2082 equivalents\u2014which is equivalent to the annual CO\u2082 emissions of two average gasoline-powered passenger cars driven 15,000 km. This figure brings into sharp focus the impact that sustainable action can have. <\/p>\n\n

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What exactly are CO\u2082 equivalents?<\/h3>\n\n

Not all greenhouse gases have the same effect. CO\u2082 equivalents (CO\u2082e for short) summarize the climate impact of various gases\u2014such as methane or nitrous oxide\u2014in a comparable measure. The basis for this is the so-called Greenhouse Gas Protocol, an internationally recognized framework for reporting greenhouse gas emissions. <\/p>\n\n

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How exactly are the savings calculated?<\/h3>\n\n

The CO\u2082 reductions at Beltz are the result of several measures:<\/p>\n\n