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Calling All Facilities Certified or Interested in Becoming Certified! |
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WEBINAR: 2022 SGP Certification Criteria v. 4.0
January 26, 2022 at 11 AM - 12 PM ET
Attend this one-hour webinar to learn about the newly adopted and updated criteria to obtain SGP facility certification. Whether you are currently certified, interested in becoming certified or just want to know about what it takes to become SGP certified, you're welcome to register for this complimentary webinar! Both printing and supplier facilities are eligible to become certified!
SGP Technical Committee members Marci Kinter, PRINTING United Alliance and Paul Biernat, Brandkey Graphics, will walk you through all the details and give you an opportunity to ask questions.
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SGP supports a more sustainable future
SGP advancements in 2021
SGP Partnership found that 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. The SGP sustainability certification is the core of the all-volunteer non-profit's work. Facilities must meet the rigorous certification requirements and 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. As of Jan. 1, 2022, SGP sustainability certification is open for printers and industry supplier facilities.
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Facilities newly certified in 2021:
- 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
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Facilities re-certified in 2021:
- 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
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- Shawmut Communications Group, Peabody, MA
- Specialty, East Windsor, CT
- Taylor Visual Impressions, Beaverton, OR
- Tweddle Group, Clinton Township, MI
- US Government Publishing Office, Washington, DC
- Walmart Print Solutions, Bentonville, AR
- Yunker Industries, Inc., Elkhorn, WI
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"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 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
Gold Level
- Bobst
- EMG
- Nvent Marketing
- New Leaf Paper
- Polymershapes
Patrons that generously renewed their support included:
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Gold Level
- Cooley/Group
- efi
- FLEXcon
- Laird Plastics
- Monadnock Paper Mills
- Piedmont Plastics
- Sun Chemical
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Silver Level
- Conversource
- Explorer Pressroom Solutions
- Falconboard
- INX International
- Primex Plastics
- Yupo Corporation of America
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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."
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Calvin Lakhan
New SGP Board of Directors member Calvin Lakhan, Ph.D. comes from our SGP Resource Partner, the Consortium for Waste Circularity (CWC). Lakhan is a specialist in environmental resource management and economics. Besides serving on the CWC Academic Committee, Lakhan is a co-investigator of the “Waste Wiki” project at York University, Toronto. His research is devoted to advancing the understanding of waste management.
"I am honored to be elected as an SGP Director and look forward to working with its community to better understand how emerging trends in waste management legislation are likely to affect them," said Lakhan. "Producer responsibility legislation is gaining traction in jurisdictions across North America and Europe, and SGP must understand what this means for the printing industry, and how best to best address these policies in a way consistent with SGP’s sustainability objectives."
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Birdley James
New SGP Board of Directors member Birdley James of Miller Zell is SGP/EHS Coordinator & Compliance Manager and leads the the company's sustainability efforts. His responsibilities include expanding recycling initiatives and overseeing sustainability program compliance, SGP certification requirements, environmental & safety compliance audits, environmental safety processes & procedures and safety training.
As a member of the all-volunteer board, James is committed to supporting SGP certification and being an industry leader to drive a more sustainable future. "I believe that education, responsibility and ownership should be a key component to every printer’s business approach," said James. "SGP practices offer guidance and truly support those fundamentals allowing companies to realize their real potential. In return, we are all given a better and brighter tomorrow!"
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SGP expands its sustainability certification to suppliers and manufacturers in the printing industry |
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SGP's updated version 4.0 criteria became effective Jan. 1, 2022. It maintains a focus on the three pillars – societal, economic, and environmental – through the development, implementation and documentation of a robust sustainability management system (SMS) and series of best practices. Read more
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SGP Facility - Recertified
since 2018
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SGP Facility - Recertified
since 2011
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SGP Patron - Renewed & Upgraded!
Gold
since 2021
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Have a topic to share with the SGP Community? The news Sustainability Academy will host regular educational webinars on topics that can elevate your sustainability programs and inspire or help others on their sustainability journey. We are looking for topics and speakers. If you have an idea or presentation, please submit it.
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Nominate a
Sustainability Champion
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The SGP Sustainability Champion award recognizes an SGP Community Member for efforts in making the environment a better place to work and live in. An SGP Sustainability Champion leads by example & shows passion through leadership, activities, environmental stewardship & activism.
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Donate to
SGP Foundation
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SGP Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing education on sustainable practices for the printing industry and sister organization to SGP. Include SGP Foundation in your corporate giving programs. Make tax-deductible donations.
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Join the #SustainableFuture Campaign |
Be part of the SGP campaign where members of our community share their thoughts sustainability. SGP will post the quotes on Twitter and LinkedIn as part of our social media content for 2021-2022.
Use our online form to share your thoughts & a photo. Campaign Form
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