TABLE 3: Has your company adopted a code of conduct that reflects a commitment to responsible environmental, social and governance structures? Yes No Other Suppliers $100M+ 100% 0% 0% Suppliers $25M-$100M 93% 7% 0% Suppliers $10M-$25M 75% 20% 5% Suppliers $3M-$10M 71% 24% 5% Suppliers Under $3M 88% 13% 0% Overall, the benchmarking data reflects an industry in transition, LaMantia says. “Responsibility is moving from initiative to expectation. At Gordon Sinclair, this has always been our guiding principle. We’re proud that our answers consistently align with or exceed industry benchmarks, and we’ll continue pushing for practices that raise the standard across the promotional products industry.” TABLE 4: Has your company engaged in audits in the environmental, social or governance realms such as SMETA, BSCI, Higg FEM, etc.? Yes Audit Underway Beginning Shortly Not Yet Suppliers $100M+ 75% 8% 8% 8% Suppliers $25M-$100M 77% 7% 3% 13% Suppliers $10M-$25M 55% 15% 5% 25% Suppliers $3M-$10M 57% 5% 0% 38% Suppliers Under $3M 25% 0% 0% 75% With all the attention on sustainability, ethical sourcing and compliance, Matt Rubin, director of strategy at Blue Generation, PPAI 100’s No. 20 supplier, says he was surprised to see only 63% of suppliers engaging in ESG audits. “These audits are becoming table stakes for demonstrating credibility with customers, especially as end-users and distributors increasingly ask for proof of responsible practices,” Rubin says. “Blue Generation undergoes regular third-party audits, and we see this as a critical part of maintaining trust and transparency in the supply chain.” TABLE 5: Does your company have a sustainable or circular packaging policy (such as recyclable, recycled, reused or compostable, etc.)? Yes No Other Suppliers $100M+ 83% 8% 8% Suppliers $25M-$100M 77% 17% 7% Suppliers $10M-$25M 75% 25% 0% Suppliers $3M-$10M 52% 33% 14% Suppliers Under $3M 75% 13% 13% PPAI • OCTOBER 2025 • 33 The State Of Responsibility 2025 | Must Read
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