Heidelberg CO2 Calculator Determines Environmental Impact of Print Projects

The Heidelberg CO2 calculator accounts for all steps from prepress to delivery, demonstrating how changing specifications can influence the total carbon footprint. For example, printers can plug in various “what-if” scenarios such as showing how different papers, inks, coatings, finishing options, and run lengths, will affect a project’s overall carbon footprint. According to Heidelberg, it can provide a unique perspective print buyers can’t get anywhere else, such as providing a cost for, and acquiring, corresponding carbon offsets for the print project.