Two In-plants Make List of Sustainability Leaders
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Walmart Print Solutions, in Bentonville, Arkansas, and the U.S. Government Publishing Office, in Washington, D.C., were among a small group of printing operations honored this week for recertifying their SGP sustainability certification, which recognizes top sustainability leaders in the printing industry. Holders of this certification must meet the rigorous requirements and undergo a comprehensive facility audit evaluating the three areas of sustainability – people, planet and profit. They utilize the highly acclaimed cloud-based SGP Impact Tracker to report and monitor progress on all sustainability metrics from carbon footprint to illness & injuries.
SGP Partnership, the authority in sustainable printing facility certifications, says 2021 was a pivotal year for sustainability in the printing industry with many new SGP certified facilities, renewed certifications and companies becoming part of the SGP Community.
Facilities that were newly certified in 2021 included:
- Fortis Solutions Group, Merced, CA
- Meyers, Minneapolis, MN
- Polaris Direct, Hooksett, NH
- Shutterfly, Plano, TX
- Shutterfly, Shakopee, MN
- Shutterfly, Tempe, AZ
- Smyth Companies, Minneapolis, MN
The following facilities that were re-certified included:
- Walmart Print Solutions, Bentonville, AR
- US Government Publishing Office, Washington, DC
- Bay Tech Label, St. Petersburg, FL
- Bolger, Minneapolis, MN
- Brant In Store, Brantford, ON, Canada
- DPRINT, Lakeland, FL
- Emmerson Packaging, Amherst, NS, Canada
- Forge Graphic Works, Portland, OR
- Image Options, Foothill Ranch, CA
- Imtech Graphics, Carlstadt, NJ
- Infinity Images, Portland, OR
- Shawmut Communications Group, Peabody, MA
- Specialty, East Windsor, CT
- Taylor Visual Impressions, Beaverton, OR
- Tweddle Group, Clinton Township, MI
- Yunker Industries, Inc., Elkhorn, WI
"In addition to certifications and re-certifications, by the end of 2021 there were more than 50 facilities starting the certification process, including our first supplier facility," said Doreen Monteleone, SGP Treasurer and Flexographic Technical Association representative. “Our entire SGP Community of printers, suppliers, print buyers and supporters is well engaged. With our rigorous printer certification for sustainability, together we continue to elevate sustainability best practices in the printing industry.”
SGP thanks its patrons that help to support the organization not only financially, but by providing expertise. New SGP Patrons joining the SGP Community in 2021 were:
Platinum Level
- tesa tape North America
Gold Level
- Bobst
- EMG
- Nvent Marketing
- New Leaf Paper
- Polymershapes
Patrons that generously renewed their support included:
Platinum Level
- 3M
Gold Level
- Cooley/Group
- efi
- FLEXcon
- Laird Plastics
- Monadnock Paper Mills
- Piedmont Plastics
- Sun Chemical
Silver Level
- Conversource
- Explorer Pressroom Solutions
- Falconboard
- INX International
- Primex Plastics
- Yupo Corporation of America
Joining the growing list of SGP Resource Partners that help support sustainable printing and SGP in 2021 were:
- Consortium for Waste Circularity
- Printing Industries of Southern California
- Printing Industries of New England
- Printing Industry of the Carolinas
- PrintReleaf
"The interest in being part of the SGP Community- certified, patron, brand leader and resource partner grows each year and continues to make us a stronger organization. As retailers and consumers demand sustainable supply chains, SGP provides independent validation of sustainability metrics via our facility certification," said Monteleone. "The increased engagement reflects all our commitments to creating a more sustainable future."
SGP certification recognizes top sustainability leaders in the printing industry that meet its holistic and rigorous certification criteria. Facilities, including printers and suppliers, interested in eliminating waste, reducing energy consumption, transitioning to sustainable materials and winning new business from organizations that require sustainable printing practices should visit www.sgppartnership.org/certification for additional information.
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