SOS has recognized the responsibility that comes with being a major user of resources.
SOS implemented numerous initiatives towards ensuring minimal impact on the environment contributing to a sustainable industry. Certifications and Accreditations
SOS has been certified to ISO 14001 and is audited regularly.
SOS has been FSC accredited since early 2007. SOS has conducted several training courses and seminars for its customers on the implementation and use of FSC stocks. SOS has also compiled a very extensive database of accredited stocks and gained experience in working with environmentally friendly materials.
SOS is preparing for a carbon audit in early 2010.
SOS has implemented a number of other initiatives to minimize its use of energy and negative impact on the environment:
SOS is the first large scale installation of LED lighting in a manufacturing environment in Australia. Replacing all the fluorescent light tubes with LED lights in our factory was an investment, which reduced power consumption by approximately 30%. It also has produced a large number of carbon credits (149 tonnes of CO2 emissions saved per annum).
A power factor correction device averages and reduces power usage of the factory.
The SOS factory roof has been coated by absorbent material to minimize heat inside the factory and reduce energy requirements.
SOS uses vegetable based inks. This means reduced consumption of non renewable sources as well as easier recycling by facilitating the de-inking of paper.
SOS has installed a new prepress system in February 2009. This will enable us to go chemistry free by mid year and means that the whole prepress area will use no chemicals.