How The Photo ID Card People are Helping You Reach your Sustainability Goals

After the Government announcement of the net zero strategy by 2050 and requiring all education settings to have a climate action plan by September 2025, we want to highlight how we can help you and your organisation reach your sustainability goals.

✅The Breakdown

• Climate Action Plan, in Action

• Outsourcing That Gives Back (to the Planet)

• Smarter Budgets, Smaller Footprints

• Sustainable Materials, Superior Results 

Climate Action Plan, in Action

We’re not just printing ID cards, we’re helping you tick off key sustainability goals. By outsourcing your ID card production to us, you’re aligning with the UK government’s school sustainability and climate-action plan. From efficient workflows to waste-reducing systems, every card we produce supports your journey toward a greener future.

As GOV.UK states, “A climate action plan is a detailed plan to enable your education setting, or trust, to progress or commence sustainability initiatives.” This initiative includes early years settings, schools, multi-academy trusts, colleges and universities. By becoming more conscious of your sustainability practices, you can begin to make a change and reduce your impact on the environment.

Outsourcing That Gives Back (to the Planet)

When you outsource with The Photo ID Card People, you’re choosing smarter sustainability. Our streamlined production process means fewer machines, less waste, and lower energy use compared to in-house printing. We consolidate deliveries, reduce packaging, and make sure every card’s journey from print to post leaves the lightest possible footprint allowing you to focus on your mission, not your emissions.

Not only does outsourcing give you peace of mind from the ongoing list and headspace taken by self-produced ID cards, but also contributes to your sustainability goals. With no minimum or maximum order, you can order ID cards without worrying about their environmental impact. You can print what you need, no waste, no worry, just eco-friendly efficiency. 

If you want to read more about the benefits of outsourcing to us, our previous blog “Outsource or DIY? The True Cost of Printing Your Own ID Cards” explores and outlines how we make ID cards simple and easy.

Smaller Budgets, Smaller Footprints

Sustainability doesn’t have to come with a price tag. Our efficient outsourcing model saves schools and organisations time, resources, and money - all while cutting carbon costs. Think of it as double-value: lower operational spend, lower environmental impact. Together, we make your budget work harder and our planet breathe easier.

Sustainable Materials, Superior Results

At The Photo ID Card People, we are continuously looking at ways to give back to our customers and the planet, that is why we use eco-friendly processes and materials throughout card production all the way through to postage and delivery.

We’re committed to greener materials without compromising quality. From recycled card options and eco-conscious accessories to biodegradable packaging and reduced-waste print runs, every stage of our production process is designed for sustainability. The result? Durable, professional ID cards that not only look good but do good.

Want to know more? We are exhibiting at the Schools and Academies Show at the NEC in Birmingham on the 19th-20th November 2025, book your place and don't forget to visit us at stand L22.

Not in Education? Don't worry, our services are not exclusive to schools, we provide ID cards across all sectors.

Explore our Create Your Own or Managed ID Card Portal and outsource with us, and help us create a cleaner, greener future.