25 Aug 2021
Sustainability certification criteria document now open for public comment
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainability certification for the printing industry, announced today the public review period for Version 4.0 of its certification criteria. SGP certification is attainable by top sustainability leaders in the printing industry who complete the rigorous certification requirements and comprehensive facility audit evaluating the three areas of sustainability – people, planet and profit.
12 Aug 2021
SGP Partnership to participate in the Kansas City Sports & Sustainability Symposium
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainability certification for the printing industry, announced today its participation in the Kansas City Sports & Sustainability Symposium on Aug. 17, 2021. The Symposium will be held at Kansas City Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium. Attendees include regional professional and collegiate sports teams and venues, concessionaires, business and public leaders, and athletes to explore how the industry can make plays to advance healthier, more sustainable communities.
11 Aug 2021
Sustainability Champions announced by SGP Partnership
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainability certification for the printing industry, announced today Christopher Rose of Shutterfly and Blake Pace of Primex Plastics as the first Sustainability Champions. The SGP Sustainability Champion program recognizes SGP Community Members for outstanding efforts in making the environment a better place to work and live. An SGP Sustainability Champion is committed to positive change, shows passion through leadership, and exemplifies environmental stewardship and activism. Champions look beyond immediate, short-term goals and are committed to making an impact in a larger context.
1 Jul 2021
Meyers strengthens its sustainability leadership with SGP Certification
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainability certification for the printing industry, announced today that the Meyers Printing Companies, Inc. achieved SGP certification for its Minneapolis, MN facility.
25 Jun 2021
SGP grows with PIASC as a Resource Partner
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading certification authority in sustainable printing, announced today that the fourth printing affiliate organization, Printing Industries Association Inc. of Southern California (PIASC), has joined the SGP community as a Resource Partner.
1 Jun 2021
Polymershapes supports sustainable future of the printing industry as new SGP Patron
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading certification authority in sustainable printing, announced today Polymershapes of Charlotte, North Carolina as a gold SGP Patron.
27 May 2021
PrintReleaf increases its commitment to a sustainable future as an SGP Resource Partner
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading certification authority in sustainable printing, announced today that PrintReLeaf joined the SGP community as a Resource Partner.
26 May 2021
Printing Industries of New England joins SGP as Resource Partner
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading certification authority in sustainable printing, announced today that the Printing Industries of New England (PINE) has joined the SGP community as a Resource Partner.
25 May 2021
Newest SGP Resource Partner, CWSC revolutionizes waste management
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading certification authority in sustainable printing, announced today that the Consortium for Waste to Syngas Circularity (CWSC) joined the SGP community as a Resource Partner.
18 May 2021
SGP Foundation earns GuideStar Silver recognition for nonprofits
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today that its sister organization, SGP Foundation Inc, earned the Silver GuideStar Nonprofit Profile Seal of Transparency. This is the second level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. SGP Foundation is moving forward in its mission to provide education and awareness of sustainability best practices to the printing industry.
14 May 2021
Smyth demonstrates sustainability leadership with fourth facility receiving SGP certification
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today that Smyth Companies has achieved SGP certification at its fourth facility. Smyth, Minneapolis, MN, joins the company’s other certified facilities located in Bedford, VA, Boston, MA and most recently Austin, MN.
28 Apr 2021
SGP announces international pilot project of its leading sustainability certification program
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today a pilot project to expand its certification program beyond the United States and Canada. SGP has been successfully holding all audits virtually for more than a year. Using this method, the organization can expand internationally, allowing printers and industry suppliers worldwide to achieve SGP certification. Through its cloud-based SGP Impact Tracker, information for a virtual audit is quickly and effectively shared with SGP’s independent auditors.
