This Cheque Store guide covers b corp print for Toronto and Greater Toronto Area businesses. Read on for b corp print best practices, compliance notes, and Cheque Store recommendations on b corp print.
B Corp certification has become one of the most recognized credentialing systems for purpose-driven Canadian businesses. The B Corp B Impact Assessment includes specific environmental criteria covering supplier choices, materials and operations, and your printed business materials sit squarely within scope. This guide walks Toronto B Corp-certified and B Corp-aspiring businesses through how print positioning supports B Corp scoring, what to specify with your printer, and how to communicate B Corp values through stationery. Part of our complete eco-friendly printing cluster.
How Print Materials Affect B Corp Scoring
The B Impact Assessment scores businesses across five areas: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers. Print materials and supplier choices show up across several of these:
- Environment. Materials sourcing, supplier sustainability practices, waste reduction, carbon footprint.
- Community. Local sourcing, supplier diversity, community impact of supplier choices.
- Customers. Transparency in materials and operations, including how you communicate to customers through your print materials.
Choosing a Toronto-local printer using recycled stock and vegetable inks scores meaningfully better than offshore-printed virgin-stock materials on multiple assessment dimensions.
The B Corp-Aligned Print Specification
- 30%+ post-consumer recycled stock on all paper products where technically feasible. Eco Business Cards, Eco Greeting Cards, and recycled letterhead options available.
- FSC-certified stock where recycled is not feasible. Premium stocks, coated finishes, photo-quality materials can be FSC-certified.
- Vegetable-based inks as standard. Cheque Store uses vegetable-based inks across our offset printing.
- Local Toronto printing rather than offshore. Reduces transportation carbon and supports local economy.
- Right-sized orders matched to actual consumption. Order quantities that align with usage; avoid print-and-discard waste.
- Discreet sustainability messaging on materials. A footnote noting recycled stock and vegetable inks communicates your B Corp values without preaching.
The B Corp Print Communication Strategy
Visible sustainability messaging on your print materials helps potential customers, partners and employees recognize your B Corp values. Practical approaches:
- B Corp logo placement. Your B Corp certification logo on business cards, letterhead and presentation materials immediately signals certified-purpose business.
- Sustainability footnote. “Printed on 30% post-consumer recycled stock with vegetable-based inks at a Toronto B Corp-aligned printer.” Specific, verifiable, brief.
- Annual impact report on FSC-certified stock. Annual reports for B Corps benefit from the credentialing signal of FSC-certified materials.
- Avoid greenwashing language. “Eco-friendly” without substantiation reads as vague. Specific claims read as real.
The Complete B Corp Stationery Kit
- Eco Business Cards ($79), 30% post-consumer recycled, uncoated authentic feel.
- Premium Letterheads ($119), Available on FSC-certified stocks on request.
- Brochures ($119), Available on recycled stocks for sustainability-positioned content.
- Eco Greeting Cards ($159), 13pt enviro uncoated. Perfect for B Corp annual customer outreach.
- Presentation Folders ($949), Available on FSC-certified stocks for premium B Corp client materials.
- Branded Note Pads ($279), Available on recycled stock.
- Postcards ($64), Available on FSC-certified stocks for marketing campaigns.
Industries with High B Corp Density in Toronto
- Sustainable fashion and ethical retail.
- Organic and natural food.
- Environmental and social consulting.
- Impact investing and ESG-focused financial services.
- Education and youth programs.
- Renewable energy and clean tech.
- Health and wellness brands.
For these businesses, B Corp-aligned print materials are not optional positioning; they are table-stakes brand consistency.
Documenting Your Print Choices for B Corp Recertification
B Corp recertification (every 3 years) requires documentation of operational sustainability choices. Keep records of:
- Printer supplier policy or certification (Cheque Store can provide vegetable-ink and FSC documentation on request)
- Order specifications (stock type, recycled content percentage, certification labels)
- Annual print spend by category (for assessing relative footprint)
- Waste-reduction measures (right-sized orders, digital-first alternatives where appropriate)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does using sustainable print materials really affect B Corp scoring?
Yes, the B Impact Assessment Environment section explicitly considers supplier sustainability and materials choices. Print materials are one component, not transformative on their own, but they contribute.
Should I put the B Corp logo on my business cards?
Yes, if you are B Corp certified, the logo communicates your certification status directly. Just make sure you use the official B Corp logo per their brand guidelines.
Does Cheque Store have B Corp certification?
Cheque Store is a Toronto local printer (not B Corp-certified itself) that supports B Corp clients through vegetable-ink printing, FSC-certified stock options, and recycled stock options. We can provide documentation supporting your B Corp recertification needs.
Where does B Corp positioning fit in eco-printing strategy?
B Corp positioning is the brand-communication piece of the eco-printing decision. See our pillar guide, recycled stocks, vegetable inks, and FSC certification.
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