McGowans Print, based in Dublin and Belfast, delivers high-quality marketing and communication technology, including digital print manufacturing, creative services, kitting, mail fulfilment, storage, and distribution. Serving both public and private sector clients, McGowans operates in a competitive space where quality, environmental responsibility, and structured systems play a growing role in procurement decisions.
The business achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification with Amtivo to formalise its environmental progress and build a stronger, more structured foundation for operational and sustainability goals.
Business Challenge
McGowans had previously invested in a range of internal initiatives to reduce environmental impact and drive quality, but these efforts weren’t linked by a unified structure. As Channelle Ross, ESG Manager who led the project, explained, “We had a lot of initiatives, but they weren’t connected to an overall goal.”
The team recognised that a formal Environmental Management System (EMS) could bring everything together, helping the business strengthen sustainability, reduce environmental risks, and support procurement credibility with clients looking for ISO-aligned suppliers.
The Solution
McGowans chose to work with Amtivo, formerly known as Certification Europe, based on prior familiarity and trust.
The company pursued the following ISO certifications:
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
These standards provided the structure to link quality assurance with environmental responsibility, supporting both client expectations and internal operational development.
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