Every year, hundreds of millions of identity cards, passports, and other secure documents are issued. They are made from materials that rely heavily on fossil carbon. The industry is working to reduce carbon emissions and address environmental risks while maintaining security and reliability.
This white paper "Passport to a More Sustainable World" explores different steps to reduce these impacts without compromising other priorities.
- Seeing the bigger picture: Breaking the link with fossil carbon, maintaining security, reliability, and durability, and controlling costs are key challenges. However, there are opportunities to cut carbon emissions and environmental impacts in the design, production, and logistics of identity documents.
- Exploring the opportunities: Measures to reduce carbon emissions include eco-design principles, certified and recycled polycarbonate, reducing size and weight, and decarbonizing factories. Shifting from air to surface shipment can also mitigate carbon footprints.
- Engaging the change: Governments and public agencies play a crucial role in driving environmental improvements. Bidding for more sustainability and working together on this transformation are essential for meaningful progress.
Addressing the environmental impact of identity documents requires comprehensive, incremental action and collaboration among stakeholders.
Progress is underway, but proactive engagement and collaboration are crucial for achieving meaningful results without compromising security and durability.
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