Our world is changing rapidly. More and more, businesses are committed to making a positive impact on the world through partnerships, innovation and talent development.
Crown Van Gelder wants to be one of the front runners of this sustainable future. Through social and environmental leadership, we want to change the world of paper.
Our vision for this decade consists of several goals to be reached by 2030. The following goals lay the foundation for long-term, sustainable growth and are good for our company, our people and our planet.
Reinventing paper. Specialised in alternative fibers.
We are innovators at heart. For over 125 years, our organisation has kept reinventing itself to meet the changing demands of the market. As a result of that drive to find new solutions, we develop and deliver specialised products for the most challenging applications.
We believe that alternative fibres are the future of sustainable paper. Replacing wood fibers with fibers from agricultural residue streams not only reduces the a paper’s CO2 footprint, it also improves the overall carbon drawdown from the atmosphere as the biogenic carbon is re-used and recycled and therefore stored for a longer period in a (paper)product and not released in the atmosphere through fermentation, decomposition or incineration. Using an agricultural residue adds more value to a harvested crop and therefore brings more (economical) yield to the farmer.
We have proven to be a true front runner in this area. Over the next decade, we want to collaborate with multiple organisations to create more papers using alternative fibres from locally sourced residue streams.
Naturally, all our wood fibres used in our products are sourced from responsibly and sustainably managed forests. In addition we fully support the EU regulation on deforestation and forest degradation free products.
Satisfied customers and strategic partnerships
Long-term relationships are key to long-term success. We see ourselves as true partners of our customers. In addition to delivering high-quality paper, we also provide advice on improving their total cost of print. We want to understand the challenges our clients are facing, so we can not only deliver what they need today, but also develop solutions that meet their requirements tomorrow.
Our sustainable ambitions go beyond our own organisation. We don’t just want to become greener ourselves, we want to change the world of paper. Collaborating with organisations throughout the value chain and across industries helps us find impactful sustainable solutions. It allows us to come to fresh, innovative ideas that we can then develop and implement quickly. By working together in the value chain, innovations gain momentum and have the potential to change an industry.
An example is on-demand high-speed inkjet printing. Over the past decade, we have accelerated the growth of this development by introducing Crown Letsgo. Research has shown on-demand printing in the Publishing market has a positive sustainability impact, reducing wood consumption by 8% and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 24%.
A great company to work for
Our people play a key role in our ambitions. For over 125 years, the dedication of the team members at Crown Van Gelder has been key to our success. We feel being a good employer means making sure all our colleagues are healthy, engaged in their work and have many opportunities to develop their talents. It means creating a place where everyone feels safe and at home and receives the support to get the best out of themselves.
