SGP
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) is the only certification organization promoting sustainability in all printing processes throughout the United States and Canada. SGP promotes a sustainable print supply chain through best practices, innovation, information sharing and validation. The SGP program encompasses the three pillars of sustainability – people, planet, and profit. SGP partners include 3M, tesa tape North America, Cooley/Group, EMG, FLEXcon, Laird Plastics, New Leaf Paper, Piedmont Plastics, Polymershapes, Sun Chemical, REI, ANN Inc., BrandKey Graphics, Snowball Print Marketing, major printing organizations, academic institutions, and other leading companies. www.sgppartnership.org.
PO Box 535 Sayville
NY 11782-0535, New York
U.S.A.
15 Nov 2021
SGP expands its sustainability certification seeking to establish closed loop program for the printing industry
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today the release of version 4.0 revised criteria of its sustainability certification which was first established in 2008. The new criteria which will be effective Jan. 1, 2022, maintain 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.
4 Nov 2021
Polaris Direct becomes newest certified SGP Facility
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today Polaris Direct of Hooksett, New Hampshire as the newest certified SGP Facility.
22 Oct 2021
All four Shutterfly manufacturing facilities become SGP certified
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today certification of all four Shutterfly manufacturing facilities. Shutterfly in Ft. Mill, SC was the first to obtain certification in late 2020. Since then, the remaining locations in Plano, TX, Shakopee, MN, and Tempe, AZ achieved certified SGP Facility status.
7 Oct 2021
EFI demonstrates commitment to a more sustainable future as SGP Patron
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading certification authority in sustainable printing, announced today the support of EFI in its sustainability mission as a gold SGP Patron.
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.
