Supplier Benchmarking TABLE 1: Does your company have a dedicated staff member, team or work group whose efforts at least in part relate to the environmental and/or social impact of your business? Yes No Other Suppliers $100M+ 100% 0% 0% Suppliers $25M-$100M 97% 3% 0% Suppliers $10M-$25M 75% 15% 10% Suppliers $3M-$10M 76% 19% 5% Suppliers Under $3M 63% 25% 13% Lauren LaMantia, director of culture, sustainability and impact at New York-based supplier Gordon Sinclair, is encouraged to see how far the promotional products industry has come in terms of corporate social responsibility. “At Gordon Sinclair, responsibility has never been something we added on – it has always been at the heart of who we are,” LaMantia says. “Many of the results reflect practices that have been core to our company for years, and in some areas, we’re proud to be ahead of the curve. For example, the strong industry adoption of dedicated staff and teams for responsibility validates what we have long practiced – ensuring responsibility is part of everyday decision-making, not siloed.” TABLE 2: Does your company employ or use a third party to verify and ensure responsible supply chain and product safety choices are being made on your behalf? Yes No Other Suppliers $100M+ 100% 0% 0% Suppliers $25M-$100M 87% 10% 3% Suppliers $10M-$25M 65% 30% 5% Suppliers $3M-$10M 67% 33% 0% Suppliers Under $3M 38% 63% 0% Similarly, LaMantia was encouraged to see three-quarters of suppliers leveraging thirdparty experts. “We embrace external partnerships to stay aligned with best practices and innovation,” she says. 32 • OCTOBER 2025 • PPAI Must Read | The State Of Responsibility 2025
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