Sustainability
Many companies claim “green”. But, the complexity of true sustainability is much more than recycling paper. Premier Press is the only full-service printing company on the west coast to qualify for SGP certification (Sustainable Green Printing Partners). SGP audits, documents, applies program metrics, implements management systems, requires environmental footprint reduction, pollution prevention and monitors social and ethical aspects of a business. Premier Press is documented and audited “green”. Operating as a 100% wind powered business, certified by all major environmental organizations and a carbonless footprint business, we are a proven industry leader in our commitment to be “green”.
Best Practices
- Product: includes the design aspects and input material management to create the finished item.
- Process: includes the (processing and manufacturing) steps involved with converting input materials into a finished product including process by-products that have an environmental, health and safety impact.
- Envelope: includes the manufacturing support activities, building, grounds – including water, land and other natural resource usage in addition to other functions at a facility.
Social Aspects
- Comply with all relevant local, state, provincial and federal employment laws.
Metrics
- Use the SGP Partnership sustainability metrics system to measure progress.
Annual Progress Report
- Report on progress that has been made. Continual progress is essential in becoming more sustainable, and serves as the means to demonstrate the commitment for excellence.
The criteria will updated on a periodic basis to reflect advances in technology as well as sustainable business practices. All revisions are provided to the general public for review and comment. www.sgppartnership.org
