Environment/Quality
Responsible conduct is firmly embedded in our corporate philosophy. That is why we use recycled materials in selected products and manage energy consumption across our company through an energy management system certified to ISO 50001. Quality and data security are also integrated into our processes. We act responsibly today with the future in mind.
Quality management – ISO 9001
We meet the highest standards in our consulting activities and in the manufacturing of our entertainment products, and we are always working to optimise our processes. Our commitment is confirmed thanks to our DIN EN ISO 9001 certification, which involves our quality standards being independently audited.
Information security management system – ISO 27001
To support our business processes, the processing of data – which can be both the intellectual property of our customers and the data required to control our production – is an important good that needs to be protected. To this end, we operate an information security management system as per ISO 27001.
Energy management system – ISO 50001
How we handle energy is everybody’s business. For constant improvement of our energy efficiency, Sonopress agrees to be bound to evaluate its energy consumption systematically, to plan energy-saving methods and to monitor the implementation thereof. The energy management system, which we introduced voluntarily, supports us with the energy-related optimisation of our systems and processes. Regular independent inspection certifies that we are following the provisions of ISO 50001.
Environment
In line with the Bertelsmann Environmental Policy, Sonopress implements measures to reduce the environmental impacts of its operations. These include analyses to identify potential energy-efficiency improvements, the use of renewable energy and the further development of production processes with the aim of reducing CO₂e emissions. Environmental protection and consumer protection play an important role in Sonopress’s discussions with customers and suppliers. Sonopress sets specific environmental requirements and checks that they are met. The Gütersloh site was audited by Sony Music Entertainment and certified as a SONY Green Partner. Sonopress also holds certification under the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). The standard verifies recycled content and its traceability throughout the supply chain. It also sets requirements for working conditions, environmental management and the use of chemicals during processing.
As part of the Bertelsmann Group, Sonopress aligns with the Group’s environmental and climate targets. Further information about these targets and Bertelsmann’s Sustainability Report is available on the Group’s website
Standard offset printing (PSO) process
The monitoring, inspection and optimisation of our manufacturing processes go without saying. The offset print process standards label represents a standardised process and consistently high print quality of our products in accordance with the ISO standard 12647-2.
FSC
Within the scope of Topac GmbH’s FSC Chain of Custody certification, print products can be offered with the FSC Mix or FSC Recycled claim.
REACH/RoHS
Consumer protection and product safety are among our top priorities. In manufacturing our products, we take into account the applicable requirements of the REACH Regulation. REACH is designed to protect human health and the environment from the risks posed by chemical substances. It regulates their registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction, as well as information requirements throughout the supply chain.
As a downstream user under REACH, we obtain information and supporting documentation from our suppliers about the materials we use. We also ask our suppliers to confirm that the materials supplied comply with the relevant REACH requirements.
The RoHS Directive restricts certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Our REACH and RoHS declarations, as well as our Environmental Statement, are available under Downloads in the Services section.
Responsibility is the foundation of our work. Get more information in our Downloads section.
