Spectrum Designs Foundation Earns SGP Certification

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) is proud to announce that Spectrum Designs Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to fostering meaningful and inclusive career opportunities for adults on the Autism Spectrum, has completed the rigorous process required to receive an SGP certification.

“On behalf of SGP and its membership, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Spectrum Designs Foundation for their unwavering commitment to sustainability,” said SGP Board Chair Theresa Vanna. “By achieving SGP certification, they have not only demonstrated leadership in environmental stewardship but also reinforced their dedication to creating inclusive opportunities within the printing industry. We applaud them for taking these significant steps and are proud to have them as part of our community.”

Earning and keeping an SGP certification speaks to Spectrum Designs Foundation’s strong belief in creating a more sustainable future. The company will be required to develop continuous sustainability improvement projects each year and pass an audit every two years to retain its certification.

“We worked hard and looked at every aspect of the organization when we applied for the certification,” said Deana Nissen, Director of Administration. “This certification is proof that the best things can be done.”

Certified SGP Facilities are recognized by both print buyers and the printing industry as an elite group of top sustainable printers. Print businesses interested in winning new business from organizations that require sustainable printing practices should visit  sgppartnership.org/certification (http://www.sgppartnership.org/certification) to learn more about becoming a certified SGP Facility.

About SGP

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (http://www.sgppartnership.org/) (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’s growing list of partners includes 3M, Kodak, Cooley Group, EFI, FLEXcon, Laird Plastics, Monadnock Paper Mills, Piedmont Plastics, Polymershapes, Gilman, Grimco, REI, ANN Inc., BrandKey Graphics, Snowball Print Marketing, Young Marketing Consulting, Print United Alliance, TLMI, print organizations, academic institutions, and other leading companies. Learn more at www.SGPpartnership.org.

About Spectrum Designs Foundation

Spectrum Designs Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to fostering meaningful and inclusive career opportunities for adults on the Autism Spectrum. As a majority disability employer, over 60% of our team is on the Autism Spectrum.

Our diverse client roster includes esteemed names such as Google, Visa, Uber, NY State Parks, Voya, and many more. Choosing to work with Spectrum not only fulfills Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals but is also a socially impactful purchase.

Source: https://www.prlog.org/13040506-spectrum-designs-foundation-earns-sgp-certification.html