Photo: Panel from left to right: Anja Bergmann (Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels e.V.), Rebecca Jaeger (The Future Living), Mike Jauß (Emons Verlag), Dennis Hasemann (schmitz. Die Buchandlung)
The demand for sustainability is growing stronger, but turning the page isn’t that simple: Together with two former workshop participants, we reflected on hurdles, insights, and achievements in the panel discussion. A significant step into a new chapter is marked by the second CO2e balance, which the publisher Emons Verlag and the book seller schmitz. die Buchhandlung are currently preparing on their own.
The audience feedback made it clear: In addition to a growing awareness of sustainability, activism in the industry is also on the rise. Key factors include increased transparency in customer communication and improved recruiting opportunities.
Books are resource-intensive products, but there are still ways to produce them more sustainably and efficiently. You’ll find more examples and insights into specific challenges in this article.
Our colleague and sustainability manager Rebecca Jaeger also explained in an interview with the German Publishers and Booksellers Association why greater sustainability is not only beneficial but also makes sense for a company’s success. Here is the full article.