Southend-on-Sea commercial print and marketing firm Formara has operated as a print company since 1971 and today also offers integrated marketing and communications campaigns across print and digital platforms to its clients.

Russell Turner, marketing executive for Formara, said: “Formara are delighted to become a member of Two Sides. In 2006, we were one of the first printing companies in the UK to gain the accreditation ‘Environmental Standard ISO 14001’.

“This early commitment to responsible environmental management set objectives that paved the way for continual improvements to reduce our impact on the world we live in.

“Through carbon offsetting we balanced our CO2 emissions. However, we are now more interested in avoidance measures and renewable energy generation to help combat climate change and sustain our environment for future generations.”

Formara’s paper is sourced from sustainable suppliers who themselves conform to ISO 14001 and the UK Timber Regulations. The business is also reducing its reliance on single use plastics and aiming to reduce the use of plastics in all of its packaging within two years.

Josh Birch, campaign manager of Two Sides UK, added: “We are pleased to welcome Formara on board as members of Two Sides.

“Our partnership with them will help us communicate the great environmental story that print and paper has to tell, reaching many brands and consumers through their print on demand, direct marketing, direct mail and fulfilment solutions.

“It’s always a pleasure to welcome new members and we look forward to working with Formara moving forward.”

By joining Two Sides, Formara will have access to a large library of co-brandable communications tools, consumer research, industry information, sustainability advice, and events.

Last month, Formara won a sustainability award from the national Business Awards UK.

The company employs 27 people and turns over just under £4m annually.