TABLE 9: Does your company participate in any established give-back or charitable initiatives? Yes No Distributors $100M+ 100% 0% Distributors $25M-$100M 100% 0% Distributors $10M-$25M 89% 11% Distributors $3M-$10M 94% 6% Distributors Under $3M 65% 35% What Harlalka finds most promising from the data is that the foundation has already been laid. “Nearly 90% participation in charitable initiatives shows us that our industry has the values,” he says. “We just need to operationalize them better. The fact that younger leadership is more diverse and sustainability-focused tells us that the next generation of industry leaders gets it.” TABLE 10: Do you have policies in place to continually improve the positive contribution to the economy and social well-being of the communities your facilities are located in? Yes No Distributors $100M+ 95% 5% Distributors $25M-$100M 85% 15% Distributors $10M-$25M 74% 26% Distributors $3M-$10M 81% 19% Distributors Under $3M 61% 39% Rachael Wahlgreen, director of supplier relationships and sustainability at Boundless, says that while many of the survey results reflect what PPAI 100’s No. 11 distributor has experienced, it’s exciting to see the opportunities that remain for growth across the industry. “We’ve found that intentionally investing in people, our communities and the environment isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s smart business that positions us to scale for the future, both for our company and for the clients we serve,” Wahlgreen says. “It’s encouraging to see the industry moving forward, and we’re excited to keep pushing ahead while watching our peers make progress alongside us.” Although half of distributors currently have a DEI policy, it’ll be interesting to see if that changes in next year’s State of Responsibility after the Trump administration has targeted DEI initiatives in the federal government and advised private businesses to follow suit. TABLE 11: Do you have a DEI policy that is reinforced with regular training for new and existing employees at your company? Yes No Distributors $100M+ 95% 5% Distributors $25M-$100M 37% 63% Distributors $10M-$25M 44% 56% Distributors $3M-$10M 56% 44% Distributors Under $3M 24% 76% PPAI • OCTOBER 2025 • 41 The State Of Responsibility 2025 | Must Read
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