Yep, the Hasbro that entertains us with toys and games,  is now SGP Certified. How great is that? Read the press release -

Seattle, WA — August 9, 2011 — Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), a non-profit organization providing sustainability certification in the graphic communications industry, today announces that Hasbro Global Operations-E. Longmeadow Site, an in-plant print facility, is now SGP Certified. Hasbro is a well-known play company providing children and families with a wide range of immersive entertainment offerings. SGP Certification demonstrates Hasbro’s commitment to sustainability, and the company’s continuous strive to implement the most effective sustainability practices throughout its printing process.

“Hasbro Global Operations-E. Longmeadow Site has a robust sustainability process as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility program. In obtaining SGP Certification, we are being true to our strategy of procuring the best certifications and registrations available to our factory operations,” comments Gary Brennan, V.P. Manufacturing of Hasbro Global Operations.

“By undergoing and gaining certification for its in-house printing operation, Hasbro has indeed demonstrated its commitment to integrating sustainability throughout its manufacturing process,” states Marci Kinter, Chairperson for SGP. “SGP has gained a strong advocate for both SGP Certification and sustainability in Hasbro.”

SGP Certification plays an important role in Hasbro’s Corporate Social Responsibility program, which emphasizes three primary areas of sustainability: the environment, workplace conditions, and community relations. Hasbro has incorporated SGP’s sustainability requirements into its everyday printing operations and its internal audit process. The company’s annual improvement project – a requirement of SGP Certification – will become a Manufacturing Objective and included in Hasbro’s Strategic Goal Deployment process.

Hasbro’s in-print facility uses web and sheet-fed presses. The company also has an in-house prepress department. To become SGP certified, Hasbro had met or exceeded SGP’s criteria, which encompasses three major areas: the input materials used to produce products, the manufacturing process, and the the facility in its entirety, including its energy consumption, employees, and supporting activities.

In addition to SGP Certification, Hasbro Global Operations gained ISO9001:2008 (QMS) and ISO14001:2004 (EMS) registrations and OSHA VPP Star Status certification, among others.

About Hasbro
Hasbro Inc. is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world class brand portfolio. From toys and games to television programming, motion pictures, video games, and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands. The company is ISO-certified and holds OSHA VPP Star Status certification.

About SGP
SGP is a non-profit organization providing sustainability certification in the graphic communications industry. The organization promotes reducing the environmental impact and increasing the social responsibility through sustainable green printing practices. To receive certification, print facilities must accomplish the following: establish a sustainability management system; implement best practices in sustainability; and comply with local, state and federal employment laws. Certified facilities are also required to use SGP’s sustainability metrics system to report on progress annually.

For more information about the SGP Partnership, the SGP Patron program, or the SGP certification process, visit www.sgppartnership.org.

Contacts:
Hasbro, Inc.
Gary Brennan
Vice President Manufacturing
gbrennan@hasbro.com
413.526.2961