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Understanding and Embracing the SGP Partnership Program
Presented By:
Gary A. Jones
DirectorEnvironmental Health and Safety AffairsPIA/GATF
Sustainable Green Printing Partnership
Today’s Agenda Review SGP Program registration criteria Help determine the proper pathway to take
Sustainable Green Printer Candidate Pending Verification
Review SGP verification process
But, first… What is Sustainability?
Definition“…an economic state where the demands placed
upon the environment by people and commerce can be met without reducing the capacity of the environment to provide for future generations”
Leave the world better than you found itTake no more than you needTry not to harm life or the environment, make amends
if you do
Paul Hawkin – The Ecology of Commerce
What is Sustainability?
What is the Goal of Sustainability? Make and distribute products that do not
diminish natural resources and are not harmful to human life and ecosystems
Reduction in environmental impactReduction in toxics and wasteReduction in packagingMore recyclable materials used Less energy
Sustainability Drivers
Why has Green Printing Become Popular? Customer Demand
Nike, Wal-Mart, IKEA, Coca-Cola Environmental Groups Investment Groups Regulatory Agencies
Purchasing guidelines Business and Marketing Consumers Internal Issues
Sets the Sustainability Pathway for the Printing and Graphic Communications Industry
Vision
Establish the print and graphic communications industry as a leader/model within the business community for the adoption and promotion of sustainable business practices designed to
reduce the global impact of the industry sector.
Sustainable Green Printing Partnership
Sustainability Approach
PRODUCT: Design aspects and input material management to create the product
PROCESS: All manufacturing steps (prepress, press & postpress) involved with converting raw materials into a finished product including process by-products that have an environmental, health and safety impact
ENVELOPE: All the manufacturing support activities and includes the building, grounds, utilities, employees, and other functions at an individual site
SGP Partnership Elements Credible registry system identifying “Sustainable
Green” printers for customers and consumers Independent organization
Not tied to any one association
Set of clear criteria defining “Sustainable Green” printing facilities
Third-party verification system Printers seeking SGP Printer status
Sustainable Green Printing Partnership
www.sgppartnership.org
Launched!
August 28, 2008 Now Accepting Applications
Log onto www.sgppartnership.org and set up accountComplete application and submit payment
Eligible printers – US and Canadian Printers, in-plants, newspapers, schools, binderies Applies to individual facilities
Sustainable Green Printing Partnership
SGP Categories Candidate Pending Verification
Must meet minimum criteriaOne year time limitNot allowed to use SGP LogoWill be acknowledged on SGP web site
SGP PrinterMust meet identified criteriaAllowed to use SGP LogoSubject to site specific verification
Sustainable Green Printing Partnership
Candidate Pending Verification Regulatory compliance Development of an EHS Policy Signatory to SGP Guiding Principles One year time limit
Sustainable Green Printing Partnership
Sustainable Green Printer Regulatory Compliance Commit to SGP Guiding Principles Management System Metric System Follow Best Management Practices Social Aspects Communications and Reporting Third-party verification
Sustainable Green Printing Partnership
Initial Fee Schedule
Sustainable Green Printing Partnership
Member Status
Application Annual Renewal
Verification
Founding $295 $150 $1,500 – Full Day
Full $295 $150 $1,500 – Full Day
Supporting $450 $225 $2,000 – Full Day
Nonmember $595 $300 $3,000 – Full Day
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Key to Achieving SGP Printer Status
Documentation of how each management practice is being met
Selection of a facility wide goal that illustrates continuous improvement
Annual, monthly, and daily compliance activities Involvement of management and all employees
How Sustainable is Sustainability
Final Thoughts Sustainability is not a threat
Journey with opportunities Becoming business critical
Need it to keep existing customers and add new ones It will provide a competitive advantage
Domestically and Internationally Start or expand your program
Research, baseline operations, educate management, develop/implement strategy
Thank you for listening!
Gary A. Jones
Director, Environmental
Health, & Safety Affairs
(412) 259-1794
www.GAIN.net
