CEWE Photo Station
Photos can be ordered and printed directly at a CEWE Photo Station located at select retail partners. Here, we examine the sustainability aspects of this ordering process—from digital data transmission and the energy consumption of the devices to the on-site printing of the photos.
Experience
That special experience—the moment captured in a photo—is the inspiration behind a personalized photo product. We—the brands of the CEWE Group—therefore promote photo culture through exhibitions, partnerships, and contests. Among other initiatives, the CEWE Photo Award, the world’s largest photography contest, combines creative expression with social engagement.
Promoting Diversity in Photography
As Europe’s leading photo service provider, the CEWE Group promotes photography as a cultural asset, an art form, and a means of expression. Through national and international photo festivals, the CEWE Group creates platforms for professionals, emerging talents, and amateur photographers, bringing the diversity of photography to life. Its flagship event is the CEWE Photo Award, the world’s largest photography competition, where participants share their perspectives on the beauty of our world.
Transferring photos at the CEWE Photo Station at a retail partner's location
Photos can be ordered and picked up at selected retail partners via a CEWE Photo Station. In this process, image and order data are digitally processed and transmitted to the CEWE system. Data protection, reliable data processing, and the energy requirements of the digital infrastructure are key considerations in this process.
Privacy Policy at CEWE Photo Stations
When customers select photos at a CEWE Photo Station, the image and order data are processed through the CEWE system so that the photos can be printed at the retail partner’s store. The Photo Station thus connects brick-and-mortar retail with CEWE’s digital ordering channels. The CEWE Group’s data protection principles apply to personal photos. Data transmission and processing require energy. That is why the CEWE Group is working on more efficient IT systems. When not in use, CEWE Photo Stations automatically enter sleep mode to reduce power consumption.
Printing the Photos
CEWE photo kiosks allow photos to be printed directly in retail partners' stores. The energy consumption of the devices and the materials used for printing are particularly important factors here. When not in use, current photo kiosks automatically enter standby mode.
Energy and Material Use
Once selected, photos are printed directly at the CEWE photo station in the retail partner’s store. The devices require electricity for the screen, data processing, and printing. Photo paper, among other materials, is used for printing. Outside of active usage hours, current photo stations automatically switch to standby mode to reduce power consumption. The CEWE Group accounts for the energy consumption of the photo stations operated by retail partners in its greenhouse gas emissions report as part of the downstream value chain. The devices are manufactured by Hertz Systemtechnik GmbH, a CEWE Group company.
Reminder
Personalized photo products are designed to preserve special moments. That’s why all brands within the CEWE Group are constantly working to improve product quality, the design experience, customer satisfaction, and service.
Continuously Improving Quality and Service
A photo book, wall art, or photo gift is meant to preserve personal moments for the long term. That is why the CEWE Group is constantly refining its products, ordering processes, and services—from design through production to delivery. Customer feedback, including that gathered from Net Promoter Score surveys, is incorporated into this ongoing improvement process. When it comes to product quality, delivery reliability, and customer service, the goal is also to avoid complaints, backorders, and unnecessary rework as much as possible.