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title: "CSR Commitment — Responsible card printing | Printags"
description: "Discover Printags CSR commitment: local short-circuit production, single-unit printing to reduce waste, qualified and certified partners."
canonical: "https://www.printags.com/en/csr-approach-at-printags/"
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# Our CSR commitment

Short circuits, single-unit production, reduced carbon footprint.

Our commitments

## 3 pillars of our CSR approach

Our print-on-demand model is inherently more responsible than traditional batch printing.

### Environmental commitment

Our production model structurally reduces the environmental impact of card printing.

* Local production — short supply chain, zero unnecessary transit
* Unit printing — zero overproduction, zero waste
* No dormant stock — every card has a recipient
* Reduced carbon footprint through decentralization

### Social commitment

We create local value by working with qualified partner workshops.

* Lasting partnerships with local printers
* Safe and stimulating working conditions
* Diversity, inclusion, equal opportunities
* Ongoing training for partner teams

### Ethical governance

Transparency, traceability and high standards at every stage of the chain.

* Certified partners audited regularly
* Full transparency on production processes
* Complete traceability of every card produced
* Personal data protection (GDPR)

![Local short supply chain production](https://www.printags.com/_ipx/q_80&s_1024x683/images/expertise/collaboration.webp)

Short supply chain

## Local production, reduced global impact

Our network of local printers allows us to produce as close as possible to the end recipient. Fewer kilometers traveled, fewer emissions, optimized lead times.

Unlike traditional centralized printing that requires long-distance shipping, our decentralized model minimizes transport with every order.

\-70%

transport

0

overproduction

2

local sites

Concrete impact

## Unit printing vs. batch printing

Traditional batch printing generates structural waste. Our model eliminates it.

### Batch printing (traditional)

* Minimum orders: 100 to 500 identical cards
* Dormant stock — unused, outdated, discarded cards
* Centralized production — long-distance shipping
* Changes = complete reprint of the batch

### Unit printing (Printags)

* Zero minimum — every card is unique and has a recipient
* Zero stock — on-demand production only
* Local production — nearest workshop to the recipient
* Instant updates — every card reflects the latest data

Supply chain

## Traceability and transparency at every stage

We select our materials and partners with exacting standards. Every link in the chain is identified, qualified and audited.

* PVC certified compliant with European standards
* Traceable inks and consumables free from harmful substances
* Partner printers audited on their CSR practices
* Personal data protected (GDPR compliance)
* Recyclable packaging for shipping

![Production chain traceability](https://www.printags.com/_ipx/q_80&s_1024x683/images/expertise/controle-qualite.webp)

Member of the NFC Forum since 2024 — ensuring compliance with international NFC standards.

## More responsible card production

Choosing Printags means opting for a printing model that structurally reduces waste and carbon footprint.

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