Responsible Printing
At Burda Druck, responsible business conduct and social accountability go hand in hand.
We understand this as a development that meets the needs of the current generation without jeopardising the opportunities of future generations. Burda Druck uses all modern technologies that reconcile economic growth with the preservation of a healthy environment.
Burda Druck participates voluntarily in the European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) at its Offenburg and Nuremberg sites.
Hubert Burda Media Guidelines (PDF)Paper from sustainable forestry
Environmental and climate protection, as well as a sustainable, responsible use of resources, are important to us in the production of print products. Since 2020, all paper purchased by Burda has come exclusively from sustainably managed European forests and is 100% PEFC (PEFC/ 04-32-0832) and/or FSC® (FSC-C016895) certified.
EU Ecolabel
The EU Ecolabel is a European eco-label for the identification of consumer products and services. At Burda Druck we meet these requirements and are able to label our print products accordingly.
EU EcoLabel Certificate (PDF)Our path to a lower climate impact – transparent instead of blanket claims
“Climate neutral” is a term frequently used in our industry. We prefer to show what actually lies behind it.
As part of the CO₂e accounting of Hubert Burda Media, the complete CO₂e balance for Burda Druck was prepared in accordance with the international Greenhouse Gas Protocol standard – across all three scopes. This balance is the basis for four concrete steps:
- Measure – complete Scope 1–3 CO₂e balance according to the GHG Protocol standard for our Offenburg and Nuremberg sites.
- Avoid – both sites are voluntarily certified under the EU environmental management system EMAS.
- Reduce – since 2020, 100% of the paper we purchase has come from sustainably managed European forests and is PEFC (PEFC/ 04-32-0832) or FSC® (FSC-C016895) certified.
- Support – for emissions we cannot yet avoid or reduce, we provide financial support to selected climate protection projects. This is an additional contribution – not a reason to describe ourselves with a blanket “climate neutral” label.
From 27 September 2026, new EU-wide rules on environmental claims apply (Directive (EU) 2024/825), which rule out blanket “climate neutral” claims based on offsetting. We have adapted our communication accordingly, because accuracy matters more to us than a label.
More information: burda.com/getting-better
Climate Alliance Offenburg
As an important employer and energy consumer, Burda Druck has already achieved measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and participates in the climate initiative of the city of Offenburg.
Environmental Pact Bavaria
Since 2021, Burda Druck's Nuremberg site has been participating in the Environmental and Climate Pact Bavaria, working together with the Bavarian State Government to advance environmental and climate protection in companies.