Inc Direct achieves ISO 14001 certification

Inc Direct, the cross-media communications specialist, has been certified compliant with ISO 14001 showing its effective and efficient management of environmental issues.

The certifying agent, QMS UK, granted the certification following a rigorous examination of green practices in place at Direct.

These range from the recycling of printing waste and office furniture to computer recycling and responsible electricity consumption.

The award comes as a 10 year accreditation with quarterly environmental audits to ensure that the company continues to comply with the required standards.

Lee Marriott-Dowding, Inc Direct Project Manager, said: "The graphic arts industry, being what it is, can produce an excess of waste; be it hardware or consumables.

"Inc Direct has been recycling for a number of years now, and the certification comes as recognition of the strides we have taken in reducing any adverse impact we may have on the environment".

Increased awareness of the environment means clients are now taking more of an interest in the green credentials of the companies they do business with.

Marriott-Dowding commented: "Potential clients will now often enquire about our environmental practices; the certification we have received instantly signifies that Inc Direct runs its business in an eco-friendly way".

With two Xerox iGen3s at the core of its kit, print waste is not a major issue for the company.

The machines use entirely bio-degradable toner and used parts can be returned to the manufacturer where they are recycled.

The rest of the company's printing equipment is also digital, which produces significantly less waste than traditional litho machines.

Inc Direct stresses that it will not rest on its laurels.

Marriott-Dowding explained: "Now that we have been accredited with ISO 14001, our next challenge is the ISO 9001, which is an international recognition that our services are consistent and meet our customers' expectations.

"We hope to show that Inc Direct is a customer-focused business that takes its environmental responsibilities seriously".

Headquartered in Enfield, North West London, Inc Direct uses the powerful combination of Xerox digital print technology and specialist software from XMPie to create unique, personalised direct marketing campaigns that make an impact.

High-profile clients that have benefited from Inc Direct's expertise include Carphone Warehouse, Siemens Financial Services and Travelbag.

Inc Direct was formed four years ago after an MBO between Noel Warner and Wesley Dowding, who share many years' experience in the direct-mail industry.

Inc Direct's philosophy is to provide something different to the client over and above a "normal" service, and to add value to a project at every step of the process.

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