Sustainability Journey

Embedded in everything we do.

At Custodian, sustainability isn’t an afterthought, it’s the driving force behind our design, sourcing, production and delivery. As part of the PRL Group, we’re committed to helping Irish businesses lead in the circular economy through sustainable marketing and measurable environmental action.

Sustainable supply chain. Smarter choices.

We audit all key suppliers annually to ensure sustainable compliance and prioritise partners certified with ISO 9001, FSC®, and low-carbon production methods.
We proactively source and promote:

  • Recycled and certified print materials
  • Eco-conscious packaging and promotional products
  • Low-carbon products and mill practices
  • Thoughtful design strategies to reduce material waste

By integrating with the Carbon Quota platform, we provide carbon footprint reports for every production job, offering you visibility and control over your environmental impact.

Our current sustainability strategy includes

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Ecovadis approved

EcoVadis assess how well a company has integrated the principles of Corporate Social Responsibility into their business and management system. Custodian was awarded a Silver recognition level by EcoVadis, scoring in the top 15% of the 45,000 companies worldwide who use EcoVadis.

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Carbon Disclosure Project

In 2023, Custodian became a member of CDP, a global not for profit organisation that provides a disclosure system for investors, companies, cities and governments to measure how much carbon is being generated by their actions. We achieved a B score, higher than the average for the Irish marketing and web sector. This reflects our coordinated strategy to tackle climate issues. Along with over 23,000 companies, we will continue to harness the power of data through transparency and accountability to create a path to a sustainable future.

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Carbon Quota

In 2023, Custodian integrated a carbon footprint calculator into our solutions through our partner, CarbonQuota. We can calculate the carbon footprint of every production project we undertake, allowing us to benchmark our progress and identify opportunities to reduce this further. This also encompasses the output of recycling or disposal at the end-of-life stage of printed materials, so you can trust that your brand is accounted for across the entire campaign.

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CARBON BALANCING

We provide Carbon Balanced Paper through the World Land Trust. This enables us to measure and offset unavoidable carbon emissions of printed marketing communications.

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FSC® certified

Custodian have worked with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)® , an independent, non-governmental organisation that promotes the responsible management of the world’s forests. We have successfully achieved the FSC® Chain-of-Custody certificate, meaning that the paper materials we use come from well-managed forests and that rigorous standards have been met throughout the entire supply chain, from the forest all the way to the finished product.

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ISO 9001 Certified

Custodian operates a detailed quality management system (QMS) for all aspects of our business. We are ISO-certified based on this quality system.

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Circular design thinking

Our creative studio embraces “designing for less” – reducing material use at source, minimising waste in production, and prioritising reusability and recyclability. As signatories to the Ad Net Zero initiative, we’re working towards carbon-neutral advertising by 2030.

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Carbon tracking,
powered by data

We’ve implemented a carbon calculator across our business, powered by Carbon Quota, the industry’s most trusted database for packaging and print. This enables us to report, reduce, and offset your carbon impact, with full transparency on every campaign and product sourced through Custodian.

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Recognised & certified

ISO 9001 – internationally recognised quality assurance certification. EcoVadis Silver Rating – top 15% globally for CSR. FSC® Chain of Custody Certified – responsible sourcing from forest to final product. CDP Reporting – transparent public disclosure of our carbon impact, goals, and progress.

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Leading with action

Through our Group Environmental Programme, alongside PRL, we’re taking targeted steps to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all operations. From carbon balancing and green energy sourcing to energy-efficient facilities and responsible fleet management, we’re actively reducing our Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, with a 10% reduction goal by 2026 (compared to a 2021 baseline).

  • 100% Green electricity powering our facilities
  • LED lighting upgrades across 80% of warehouses
  • Reforestation and verified carbon offsetting initiatives
  • Net Zero commitment aligned with global best practices
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Your partner for sustainable marketing

For Irish marketing and procurement teams focused on impact and accountability, Custodian offers a fully integrated, environmentally responsible solution. From strategy and sourcing to execution and reporting, we help you to meet and exceed your goals.