The rethinking is taking place!
A few years ago, we established the project team “Pandinavia Sustainable”. Our analysis showed that a significant share of the environmental impact of our products occurs along the supply chain and can only be influenced indirectly by us as a trading company. Therefore, we initially focused on areas where we could implement changes directly.
We switched our electricity supply to renewable energy sources, replaced our water dispensers with systems connected directly to the mains water network, and gradually transitioned our vehicle fleet towards electric mobility. In addition, together with ClimatePartner, we calculate and monitor our greenhouse gas emissions annually. These results serve as the basis for identifying and implementing further reduction measures.
However, we did not want to stop there. We asked ourselves how we could also help our customers better understand and actively reduce the environmental impact of their promotional products. This question led to the development of several initiatives.
CO2 Checker
How do promotional products differ in terms of their carbon footprint?
Providing reliable advice requires comparable data. That is why, together with our international partners from IPPAG (International Partnership for Premiums and Gifts), we developed the CO₂ Checker.
The tool analyses the carbon footprint of a promotional product assortment using a defined calculation methodology. This makes it possible to identify emission intensive products, compare alternatives, and highlight opportunities to reduce calculated CO₂ emissions.
We would be pleased to explain in detail how the CO₂ Checker works and which data sources and methodologies are considered.
Our goal is to continuously improve our environmental performance, both within our own operations and throughout our supply chain. To achieve this, we rely on measurable data, concrete actions, and ongoing development.
Kaspar Benz
Managing Director
FAQ
Pandinavia has set itself the goal of being the most sustainable partner for its clients in the market, helping them to become more successful.
Some years ago, the internal project team «Pandinavia nachhaltig» was founded, which has been implementing concrete measures ever since and continuously initiating new projects. Managing Director Kaspar Benz drives this commitment forward on a daily basis.
As part of the «Pandinavia nachhaltig» project, the following measures have been put in place:
- Switching the entire electricity supply to green energy
- Replacing office water dispensers with models connected directly to the tap water supply
- Converting the vehicle fleet to e-mobility
- Annual offsetting of CO₂ emissions in collaboration with ClimatePartner
The question of which products are genuinely sustainable and which merely appear to be came up repeatedly at Pandinavia. However, a solid scientific basis was lacking for professional client advice.
Together with international partners from IPPAG (International Partnership for Premiums and Gifts), a tool was developed to place sustainability assessment on a scientific footing.
The result is the CO₂ Checker, which allows clients to measure the carbon footprint of their promotional product range and improve it with targeted action.
Yes. Pandinavia has deliberately developed projects that clients can actively participate in.
The CO₂ Checker allows companies to assess the carbon footprint of their own promotional product range and improve it through targeted measures, making it easier to align procurement with their own sustainability goals.
Pandinavia views sustainability as an ongoing process rather than a completed project.
The company works daily to become more sustainable, both internally and for its clients, and considers itself well on track.
Further information on certifications and partnerships is available on the Partners, Projects and Labels page.
As a pioneer in the market, we are the most sustainable partner for our customers and help them to become more successful.
