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SGIA Announces 2020 Sustainable Business Recognition Program Award Recipients

Award is given to companies have aligned their practices with Sustainable Development Goals developed by the United Nations.

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4 years ago

April 22, 2020

Grant Freking

The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA; Fairfax, VA) has announced the recipients of the 2020 Sustainable Business Recognition Program. The award is bestowed upon companies that, according to SGIA, “implemented sustainable business practices in 2019 in accordance with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to optimize their contribution to a sustainable future.”

SGIA’s Advisory Council on Sustainability, Safety, Health and Personnel reviews all applications and recommends the award winners. The UN Sustainable Development Goals contains 17 goals and 169 targets that serves as a platform for monitoring impact and harmonizing sustainability initiatives. While there are 17 goals, SGIA encourages companies to focus on these three SDGs “Good Health and Well-Being,” “Decent Work and Economic Growth,” and “Responsible Consumption and Production.”

The companies receiving recognition are as follows:

Platinum Award

PRS Permacel Private Ltd.

Gold Award

Empire Screen Printing, Inc.
The Bernard Group

Silver Award

Albert Basse Associates, Inc.
Global Products, Inc.
Impact International Pty. Ltd.
Lawson Screen & Digital Products
LEM Products, Inc.
NAU Printing Services
Night Owls Print
North Georgia Promotions
Packsize International
The Intelligence Group
Triple Stamp Press
Vycom Corporation
WS Display
Wythken Printing

Companies interested in applying for next year’s program can click here. Applications will be available on Nov. 1 and must be submitted by Dec. 31.

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