More OXYGEN,for a Greener World!
Our OXYGEN portfolio brings renewable and recycled materials to smart cards, alongside continued investment in sustainable operations and green initiatives.
Life Cycle Assessment
A Greener World Starts with the Whole Picture.
From raw materials to end of life, every stage matters. Our Life Cycle Assessment studies examine the environmental impact of OXYGEN cards across their complete lifecycle.
Material Origins
Raw and recycled material extraction and processing.
Production & Packaging
The processes that turn materials into finished cards.
Everyday Use
The card throughout its working life.
End of Life
Environmental impact beyond the card’s last use.
Impact Categories.
One Complete View.
In 2020, we studied cards made from PLA, PET, PETg and recycled PVC. The assessments follow ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 and were verified by a third party to ensure the quality of the studies.
The OXYGEN Portfolio
Different Materials.
One Shared Purpose.
Years of research. A choice of renewable and recycled materials. Explore the OXYGEN portfolio and find a material for your next card programme.
Front and reverse · OxyPLANT PLA
OxyPLANT
Plant-Based by Design.
Made with polylactic acid derived from non-edible corn starch, OxyPLANT offers a renewable alternative to conventional PVC card base material.
- Bio-based material sources
- Lightweight and durable
- Printing properties similar to PVC
- Biodegradable base material under specific conditions
Material Details
The base material absorbs CO₂ during cultivation. Its light weight can reduce transport-related environmental impact, while offering durability, life span and mechanical properties similar to standard PVC plastics. Cards can be customised with printing and design features.
Base-material biodegradability was tested under ISO 16929, DIN EN 13432 Annex E and ISO 14855-1. Biodegradation requires specific conditions.
The Green Movement
A Call for Sustainable Banking.
A card is small. The choice of material reaches further. We introduced OXYGEN to help issuers bring more sustainable material choices into their card programmes.
Explore Renewable Sources
PLA base material brings renewable resources into the card portfolio.
Give Materials Another Life
Recycled PVC, PETg and paper offer alternatives to virgin materials.
Keep Payment Performance in View
OXYGEN cards are qualified by major payment schemes, including Visa, Mastercard and UnionPay.
UN Global Compact
A Shared Commitment.
A Broader Responsibility.
Our parent company, TOPPAN INC., participates in the UN Global Compact. We support its Ten Principles and the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals, alongside broader UN goals.
The Ten Principles
Sustainable Development Goals
Broader UN Goals
Our support is consolidated under our parent’s commitment. TOPPAN Security does not participate separately in UN Global Compact activities or in the activities of a Global Compact Local Network.
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Our Contribution to a Greener World
We understand this issue and took the initiative to contribute to a more sustainable world by introducing our OXYGEN cards product line.
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