Celebrating Print with Purpose:

During the week commencing 6th October, CDS Print Services proudly joined the global celebration of International Print Day 2025 — highlighting the enduring relevance of print in a digital-first world.

Throughout the week, we shared stories that reflect our core values: sustainability, wellbeing, and talent development. Here’s a spotlight of our International Print Day 2025 Highlights:

🌍 Sustainable Print: Carbon Offset in Paper Sourcing

We kicked off the week by showcasing our commitment to sustainable print management. At CDS Print Services, we integrate carbon offsetting into our paper buying strategy — helping clients reduce their environmental impact without compromising on quality.

• Through Premier Paper’s Carbon Capture Programme, we support UK reforestation via the Woodland Trust
• With Antalis’ Carbon Offsetting Scheme, we contribute to Gold Standard-certified climate projects, including renewable energy and forest conservation

These initiatives ensure every sheet of paper we source carries a measurable climate benefit — supporting our clients’ sustainability goals and our own environmental responsibility.

Since our meeting we have held a collaborative working session with Two Sides and Carbon Balanced Paper to shape our 2026 sustainability messaging. We aligned on purpose-driven storytelling, spotlighted the LovePaper campaign’s powerful narrative around renewable and recyclable print, and laid the groundwork for impactful go-to-market strategies.

📚 Apprenticeships: Investing in Future Print Talent

We also celebrated our Apprenticeship Scheme, which continues to help shape the future of the print industry. Highlights included:

• A catch-up with Oisin Foot, who graduated through our BPIF-supported apprenticeship programme and now plays a key role in our Aylesbury production team
• Introducing Parker Churchill, who joined in as a Trainee Print Technician May 2025 and shared his early experiences

“The thing I’ve enjoyed most is seeing a project go from start to finish — from an idea to the final printed product.” – Parker Churchill

We’re proud to support young talent with structured development, real-world experience, and long-term career pathways in print.

🧠 Mental Health in the Workplace: Print with Purpose

To close the week, CDS Print Services marked International Print Day and World Mental Health Day by spotlighting two initiatives that champion wellbeing and social value.

The first involves training Mental Health First Aiders across the Bailie Group, in partnership with St Johns Ambulance, to support colleagues with compassionate, non-judgemental care.

The second highlights a supply chain collaboration with Better Pathways, a Birmingham-based social enterprise that empowers adults with mental health challenges through meaningful work—most recently producing materials for Transport for London’s “Please Offer Me a Seat” scheme.

From internal initiatives to supplier engagement, we’re committed to creating a print environment where wellbeing is prioritised and stigma is challenged.

Why Print Still Matters

In a digital-first world, print continues to offer clarity, credibility, and connection. At CDS Print Services, we’re working hard to ensure print remains relevant, responsible, and resilient — through sustainability, people development, and purposeful communication.

🔗 Learn more about our mission and values: Why CDS?

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