Tina Young, sales and marketing at the 25-staff business, which already has FSC and PEFC certification, said the accreditations would help the company to win more work.

She said: "Being Carbon Smart means taking an intelligent and flexible approach to reducing your carbon footprint. Carbon Smart status certifies the practical actions we have taken to actively reduce our environmental impact. It clearly demonstrates our commitment to customers, staff and suppliers."

Vertec Printing Services serves the publishing, agency and print management markets, mainly in London and the Home Counties.

The £2m-turnover company has also recently installed a chemical-free plate processor.