Overview
Overview
Climate change presents a serious challenge for responsible business leaders in the 21st century. As a result it is partially up to responsible organisations to take a stand and make a difference in how they manage their operations, manufacture and deliver their products and services.
To help you act responsibly, we offer greenPost, which will help you produce environmentally friendly direct mail items. You will also save money on your postage!
Product Details
Product Details
greenPost can be used in conjunction with any of the Premier (pre-sorted) services for Direct Mail items only.
There are two levels you can qualify for – entry and intermediate levels. You will need to fully satisfy the greenPost specification in the following four areas:
- Sourcing and recyclability
- Data
- Opting out
- Mail item specification
Specification
How green is my post?
This chart shows the criteria that must be met to achieve Entry and Intermediate levels of greenPost
FAQ’s
How does greenPost differ to the CarbonNeutral Mailing service?
CarbonNeutral Mailing service allows customer to calculate their Carbon Footprint by using the Carbon calculator on the TNT Post website. TNT Post also make recommendations to the customer on how to reduce their Carbon Footprint. The customer will then make a final calculation to offset into chosen projects such as the Kotmar Waste Heat Recovery Project. The customer then receives accreditation in terms of the Carbon Neutral Logo which they can apply to their Carbon Neutral mailings. For more information please go to http://www.tntpost.co.uk/carbon-calculator/
greenPost however can only be used for Premier DM mailings and the customer must meet the entry or intermediate level to be entitled to a discount.
Can you only use greenPost on Premier services?
Yes. This product will not be available for PremierSort, PremierSort Flex, AllSort or any unsorted services.
Why is greenPost only for Direct Mail?
TNT Post are attempting to support the market for mail that is 'optional' (rather than, say, an obligatory statement or invoice) by incentivising sending customers to post direct mail that is responsibly produced and based on up-to-date, accurate mailing lists (accurate mailing lists are known to be less of an issue when sending, for example, statements or invoices to existing customers). We believe that direct mail in particular should aim to minimise its impact on the environment and so have made available an appropriate service option.
Benefits to the Customer and to the Environment
Customers improve the targeting of their mailings by effective use of data management.This ensures that mail is sent to up-to-date and relevant address lists to avoid wasted mail in the instance of, for example, gone-aways and deceased records and ensuring mail only goes to those more likely to respond, again minimising waste.
Customers use materials that have been produced using processes and resources that are less harmful to the environment and are recyclable.
Why are brown envelopes and paper not included within the specification?
Experts believe that materials used in the production of brown paper cannot be recycled as effectively as those used for other types of paper.
Why doesn't the specification include packets?
Generally, packet formats are not synonymous with Direct Mail. Packets are used typically for a fulfilment application.
Why does the specification allow virgin fibre paper? Surely it's less environmentally friendly than recycled paper?
Experts recognise that virgin fibre paper can be an environmentally friendly option, if derived from a sustainably managed source: it contributes to a reduction in carbon in the atmosphere while growing and can be readily replenished. It is also the case that there are limited amounts of recycled paper; virgin fibre paper is an acceptable alternative.
What is required to prove that paper is virgin or recycled fibre content and is sourced from a forest certification scheme approved by the Central Point of Expertise on Timber Procurement (CPET)?
A Certificate of conformance for the chain of custody from your supply chain (e.g. paper wholesaler or paper mill).
What is required to prove adherence to BS EN ISO 14001 Environmental Management System?
An up-to-date certificate of conformance from the British Standards Institute’s (BSI) qualification procedure.
Is FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) accreditation equivalent to the BS EN ISO 14001 requirement for Intermediate level?
No – FSC accreditation and the BS EN 14001 Environmental Management System are not the same thing. The FSC chain of custody for an organisation requires it to trace the entire supply chain right back to the raw material. It is up to the business to ensure that all of its suppliers in the chain also meet FSC standards. This is a specific accreditation relating to wood/paper procurement and forestry management. The requirement for greenPost Intermediate Level is specifically for BS EN ISO 14001
What is BS EN ISO 14001?
The BS EN ISO 14001 Environmental Management System relates to the internal processes and systems within an organisation and the impacts they have on the environment. It examines a number of different aspects and the consequential environmental impacts, and develops a system of continual environmental improvement. The requirement for greenPost Intermediate Level is specifically for BS EN ISO 14001
Is FSC accreditation approved by CPET? If so, does FSC accreditation therefore meet the requirement for greenPost Entry Level?
FSC is one of five certification schemes approved by CPET.These are:
- Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
- Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
- Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC)
- Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)
- Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
Accreditation from any one of these schemes will therefore satisfy the CPET requirement for greenPost Entry Level
Are there any plans to allow bio-degradable polywrap in the future?
Currently the greenPost specification excludes the use of all forms of polywrap. However, the environmental landscape is evolving, and our plans will change to reflect this, although it is important to bear in mind that the overall emphasis is on recycability, not bio-degradability.