Doing business with diverse suppliers and partners who make CSR initiatives a forward-facing part of their companies is something that clients are expecting of distributors. SAGE Enables Searches Based On ESG And Diversity Filters PPAI’S PARTNERSHIP WITH SAGE allows Association members access to details for the products of thousands of industry suppliers. Now, SAGE’s 45,000 users have new filters by which they can narrow the product search engine results: ESG and diversity certifications. Numerous companies last year explained to PPAI the importance of diversity certifications for promo businesses. Additionally, B Corp certifications are an increasingly important part of not only doing good by the world but proving that the promo industry is moving forward. Doing business with diverse suppliers and partners who make CSR initiatives a forwardfacing part of their companies is something that clients are expecting of distributors, and SAGE Total Access users will now be able to filter companies based on whether they have these certifications. Included in the filter options will be B Corp or CSR-certified, as well as search parameters for companies that are owned by people with disabilities, people of Hispanic heritage and people who identify as LGBTQ. Users were already able to search for businesses that were owned by women, veterans and minorities. Inside PPAI | Community Thx4Stock / Shutterstock.com PPAI • MARCH 2023 • 81
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