uly was a great month for Insite Graphics , a supplier and installer of sustainable graphics , signage and International Confex exhibitor booths .

For five years running , Insite has achieved the globally recognised sustainability standard , ISO 14001 and have subsequently also gained the Alcumus Safe Contractor and ESSA Health and Safety accreditations .

By the time summer 2023 had dawned , Insite had also learnt that it became the first ever company to achieve ESSA ’ s Sustainability Tier 5 Accreditation . This is the highest tier in ESSA ’ s new scoring system and considered the very pinnacle of sustainability achievement in the events industry .

Josh Taylor , health and safety manager , ESSA , said : “ Under ESSA ’ s new scoring system for our Sustainability Accreditation , Tier 5 represents the highest grade of

achievement possible and shows an extraordinary dedication and truly outstanding result in every aspect of sustainable practice . It distinguishes Insite Graphics as an industry leader and exemplar of sustainable excellence . Congratulations to all the Insite team , it really was a great submission and shows real commitment to the environment going forward .”

Chris Berrisford , owner , Insite Graphics , said : “ I ’ m incredibly proud of my team because they really put 150 % into everything they do . They ’ ve invested a lot of work to ensure we maintain our high eco-standards and these accreditations are testament to that .”

Berrisford is also keen to point out that Insite Graphics has been committed to reversing climate change for several years now . Already carbon neutral , it has invested in an array of eco

“ Working for Insite and within an industry that ’ s embracing positive change , I feel there ’ s a wonderful opportunity for us all to support each other in being a force for good .”

– Carolyn Seager

technologies and successfully worked with a recycling partner to achieve zero to landfill back in 2022 .

However , it ’ s perhaps in the design of their products where Insite really stands out . Insite ’ s products have been designed specifically with sustainability in mind . Insite ’ s paper and card-based signage can be completely recycled , its fabric soft signage is re-cycled into clean fuel for local community energy and the aluminium frames are re-used for future projects .

Water based inks are used in the printing process ensuring no harmful VOCs are ever released into the atmosphere . Most importantly , Insite also support clients during the decision-making process , informing them of the best sustainability options and offsetting opportunities .

Early in the year , Carolyn Seager joined the company to head up Insite ’ s sustainability , wellness and communication activities . Seager said : “ I joined Insite because I could see that it was authentic in wanting the best for the planet . This wasn ’ t just a tick boxing exercise as it was already rolling out an amazing selection of sustainable products and services . The initial hard work seemed to have already been done , all I needed to do was to introduce the policies , systems and training to solidify the process .”