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nvironmental sustainability is still driving the narrative across almost every sector, and in the last ten years we’ve seen the roll-out of ambitious plans. The 2015 Paris Agreement, the DfE 2022 Climate Action Plan, all politely (and sometimes not-so-politely) nudged schools to slash their greenhouse gas emissions and hit those sustainability targets. And while we’d love it if that just meant remembering to turn the lights off before going home (and maybe not boiling the kettle for a single teabag), nowadays saving the planet demands a bit more.


In fact, schools in England must now have a formal Climate Action Plan in place by September 2025 - along with a nominated Sustainability Lead to champion it. And your plan isn’t just paperwork; it needs to show real, measurable steps towards decarbonisation.


So, what actually cuts it in 2025? Honestly, it’s hard to tell. Keeping up with the latest eco-friendly must-haves feels exhausting; one week it’s “buy paper everything,” the next it’s “ditch paper, bamboo is the future.” And even if you’re on top of the trends, how can their impact be credibly measured?


A print advocacy group challenged more than 3,000 companies worldwide over misleading eco claims, showing how many of the sustainability messages that companies were putting across lacked environmental credibility and were solely cost-driven. As a result, more than 1,300 organisations removed or amended misleading “go paperless” statements - proof that not everything marketed as green truly is.


Real climate action means looking past the sticker. Printers may all look alike, but inside they can be worlds apart. Compared to your traditional toner device, RISO’s cold-inkjet printers use fewer moving parts, less energy, and create minimal waste. That’s why schools switching to RISO can monitor a real impact, and report genuine progress.


As global leaders in the print industry, RISO understands its responsibility September 2025 www.education-today.co.uk 45


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to the environment. Our managed print solutions exist to make sustainability simple and credible - helping schools meet their Climate Action Plan obligations without the greenwash.


Don’t wait until September sneaks up. Book your free RISO demo today and see how our printers can slash your emissions, cut your costs, and make your Climate Action Plan one worth shouting about. To secure your FREE demo and energy audit get in touch today.


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