Many printers worry that sustainability reporting requires starting from scratch, but Wesley Glowitz of Nova Group reassured Dscoopers that’s not the case. In Session 3 of our Supply Chain Compliance Series, he explained that most companies already have a “goldmine” of data sitting in environmental compliance records, permits, hazardous waste logs, wastewater reports and other documentation they manage every day. By aligning this information with reporting frameworks, printers can take major steps toward meeting client requirements without reinventing the wheel.
Wesley outlined how to move past the perception that compliance is only about paperwork. Instead, the same files often requested by regulators or local authorities can be repurposed directly into greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting. This approach helps printers save time, reduce duplication of effort and build confidence in their sustainability metrics.
He also stressed the importance of framing compliance as a solution rather than a burden. By using data you already have, you’re building a foundation for stronger supplier relationships, reduced risk and new business opportunities. In a marketplace where enterprise clients increasingly ask about EcoVadis, CDP and science-based targets, being able to show credible results can mean the difference between staying in or falling out of a supply chain.
The practical message: You don’t need to delay until regulations become mandatory. You can act now, skip starting from scratch and create reporting systems that strengthen both operational performance and market positioning.
This webinar continued Dscoop’s Supply Chain Compliance Series. In Session 1, Lou Raiola of The Vomela Companies explained how client net-zero commitments are driving supplier requirements. In Session 2, Keely Felton of Nova Group walked through the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and how to define Scopes 1, 2 and 3.
