The State of Responsibility 2024 | Must Read New Distributors Earning High Marks City Apparel+Merch The Findlay, Ohio-based distributor became a Certified B Corporation in February 2024. Dovetail Strategic The Nashville, Tennessee-based firm has policies in place to continually improve the positive contribution to the economy and social well-being of its “Music City” community. Fairware Promotional Products Headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, Fairware requires employees in various roles throughout the Canadian company to be not only knowledgeable about sustainability, but also involved in the business’s environmental and social impact. MARCO Ideas Unlimited The Portland, Oregon-based distributor gives nonprofit organization One Tree Planted a $1 for every order sold. In addition, the company donates pins to other nonprofits with causes its employees believe in. Martket Branding Based in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Martket Branding reports that 90% of the products it sold in 2023 were verifiably sustainable. Northern Branding Studio The Picton, Ontario-based firm has strengthened its sustainability commitment by using recycled packaging materials, incorporating third-party recycling programs where its municipal ones fall short and monitoring its energy usage, among other efforts. Pica Marketing Group The Dearborn, Michigan-based distributor has an internal sustainability team, committee or group that champions sustainability efforts across the business. Social Good Promotions The Carey, Ohio-based firm reports that 86% of the products it sold in 2023 came from its defendable supplier list, which means they’re eco-conscious, sustainable, have a give-back associated or are manufactured in a way that ties to its core values. Spark Branded Solutions Being a fully remote company, the Nashville, Tennessee-based distributor has a minimal carbon footprint. It’s also 100% cloud-based, so there are no paper documents printed on a regular basis and no shipments to and from Spark. PPAI • SEPTEMBER 2024 • 79
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