A pioneer in the circular economy since the 1990s, Altkin has seen its CSR commitment rewarded with two trophies from office automation professionals at the start of 2026.
The European leader in alternative printing recently received the ‘CSR Policy’ award from the Bureau Vallée Endowment Fund for a Happy Planet after being evaluated among 72 suppliers. Altkin also won the ‘CSR 2026 Award’ from Lacoste Dactyl Bureau & École, which aims to promote initiatives that contribute to a sustainable future, particularly in terms of biodiversity protection, responsible resource management and the development of the circular economy.
"We are honoured to receive these two awards, which recognise our CSR commitments, deeply ingrained in our DNA, within the office equipment sector. On the one hand, this is a reward for our core business: the remanufacturing of printer cartridges, which is fully in line with the circular economy. On the other hand, it is a reward for all the measures we have put in place to structure, formalise and certify our commitments both at Altkin and at ARMOR GROUP level, in particular with the IMP'ACT 2030 strategic commitment," says Gerwald van der Gijp, CEO of ALTKIN.
The criteria evaluated for both awards included: Altkin's responsible purchasing policy, which is aligned with the ISO 20400 standard and the resulting white paper published in 2021; the Sedex certification of its Moroccan site, which recognises the ethical and sustainable practices implemented throughout the supply chain; and the award of the EcoVadis Platinum medal in 2025.
‘Altkin stands out for its ambitious CSR policy, responsible sourcing and purchasing, and exemplary management of its production sites,’ says the Bureau Vallée Endowment Fund for a Happy Planet.
‘As a leader in alternative printing, Altkin perfectly embodies the values of the circular economy that we wish to promote. Their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint and industrial reuse is a model for the entire sector,’ says Lacoste Dactyl Bureau & École.
