Online printer elevates standards in sustainability and corporate social responsibility

/PRNewswire/ -- Commercial printer Smartpress.com together with its parent firm, The Bernard Group, has attained a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, the foremost provider of corporate sustainability evaluations. This accomplishment positions them in the elite top 1% of firms assessed worldwide and represents their fourth consecutive Platinum honor since 2020.

The comprehensive EcoVadis score rose from 82 to 89, reflecting advancements in Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement categories.

Dedication to Ongoing Enhancement

Smartpress bolstered its results through alignment of Corporate Social Responsibility reporting with the Global Reporting Initiative standards, enhancing openness and responsibility. Additionally, the firm introduced a supplier code of conduct to uphold environmental, labor, and ethical benchmarks across its supply network.

"Securing and sustaining the EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating stands as a fundamental strategic goal demonstrating our dedication to CSR and environmental responsibility," stated Liesl Beck, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at The Bernard Group. "The evaluation process fosters ongoing progress by identifying precise opportunities for development."

Smartpress metrics audited and confirmed by EcoVadis include:

Environment - emissions, energy consumption, chemical waste, recycling, water usage, air pollution
Labor and Human Rights - employee engagement, benefits, 401(k) involvement, training, safety
Ethics - measures against corruption, bribery, and anti-competitive actions
Sustainable Procurement - supplier code of conduct, involvement in CSR evaluations, implementation of corrective measures

"This top-tier review identified particular deficiencies and growth opportunities, leading to a strategic plan for sustained GRI alignment," Beck noted. "Upholding a superior rating establishes us as an industry frontrunner and proves vital for brand image and capturing upcoming business prospects in a market increasingly focused on environmental concerns."

CSR forms a significant element of Smartpress' narrative. The company strives to serve as a positive influence in the manufacturing sector and for the environment overall.

About Smartpress

Smartpress stands as the premier commercial printer serving business owners, nonprofits, and marketing experts throughout North America. They produce a range of items including booklets, brochures, signage, mailers, and additional products, guided by three core principles: delivering premium quality prints, offering exceptional customer service, and upholding social responsibility.

Smartpress pioneers the field in social and environmental achievements. As a 100% employee-owned entity, they maintain carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2 and house one of the largest collections of HP Indigo HD presses globally.

SOURCE Smartpress