The Ipswich-based B2 litho and digital printer has pledged to reduce 90% of its CO2 emissions by 2035.
It said the new low carbon technology would generate around 40% of the energy it required, with an estimated saving of up to £30,000 a year on its energy bills.
The business has also installed LED lighting throughout its two factories, reducing energy use by 75%, as well as investing in an electric fleet of company cars.
In 2012, Healeys became a carbon neutral business through The World Land Trust. In 2022, it then became the first SME printer in the UK to gain approval for its Science Based Target Initiatives (SBTIs) to reduce emissions, setting a carbon reduction target of 42%, which it accomplished within the year.
Achieving this target in such a short space of time prompted the firm to work with an external consultant to examine and reduce its scope 3 emissions and officially start its ‘Road to Net Zero’.
The business was backed by a £170,000 funding package from Lloyds Bank to cover investment in the new solar panels and kit including a Konica Minolta AccurioShine 3600 UV spot coater with iFoil hot foil stamping module.
Part of the funding featured support from Lloyds Bank’s Clean Growth Finance Initiative, which offers discounted lending for investments that boost sustainability.
Philip Dodd, managing director at Healeys Printers, said: “Sustainability has been on our radar as a key point of difference for over a decade, but recently we realised that paying for carbon offsetting isn’t enough.
“That’s why we introduced SBTIs and brought in a third party to help us on our journey to net zero.
“The funding from Lloyds Bank was able to help make energy-saving recommendations a reality, and the investment in solar panels is reducing our carbon footprint and helping us save money.
“Ultimately, this means I’m able to further invest in the business and my staff, to continue to grow and evolve our offering.”
Jack Dixon, relationship manager at Lloyds Bank, added: “We’ve been by the side of Healeys Printers since 1997, and the printing industry has evolved massively since then.
“It’s great to see how Healeys has adapted to stay relevant and is now looking to build on its sustainability credentials in order to futureproof the business, whilst also freeing up time and money to further invest in its wide offering. We look forward to continuing our support on the business’ journey to net zero.”
Healeys has also recently invested in a Horizon BQ-500 iCE perfect binder from Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) and an HP Indigo 7K printer.
The business has a turnover of just under £4m and employs 34 staff who specialise in short-run four-colour work and fine art printing at the company’s 1,300sqm site.
