PPAI has sustainability-centric business service members that can play a crucial role in guiding organizations on the journey to a greener future. Each offers a unique range of expertise and resources to integrate more responsible practices into your operations and are dedicated to being agents of change in sustainability. 

Through their guidance and expertise, sustainability solutions providers enable businesses to gain a competitive advantage in today's environmentally conscious marketplace, smoothing the transition to new generations of consumers and seizing opportunities for growth and innovation.

Aclymate

Aclymate is made especially for small-to-midsized businesses that need an all-in-one climate solution to measure, track, offset, reduce and report their emissions, helping you work towards a net zero future, no special expertise required. You can determine your emissions footprint in under 10 minutes per month, find ways to reduce your impact, and offset what cannot be eliminated.

Learn more and unlock a special discount for PPAI members.

bluesign

The gold standard for more sustainable textiles is blue, this Switzerland-headquartered PPAI member says. The bluesign SYSTEM is designed to eliminate harmful substances right from the start of the manufacturing process and sets control standards for environmentally friendly and safe production. Final textile products meet very stringent consumer safety and sustainability requirements worldwide, giving consumers confidence in purchasing responsible products.

Debrand

Debrand helps apparel, footwear and accessories brands extend the life of their products – and the precious resources used to make them – as many times and ways as possible. Since 2008, Debrand has been dedicated to keeping textiles out of international landfills. By combining a tech-enabled sortation system with human-powered accuracy, the Canadian firm helps its clients course correct. Debrand has options to get surplus inventory off your hands and onto its next life, then select and implement the most mutually beneficial path for you and the Earth.

Green Business Benchmark

GBB promises sustainability simplified. Take the guesswork out of sustainability management: Quickly identify, prioritize and execute the most impactful initiatives specific to your organization. Benchmark your sustainability performance, prioritize your roadmap and get Green Business Certified, helping you showcase your achievements to your clients and the world.

Whitney & Whitney Consulting Group

Whitney & Whitney Consulting Group provides promo organizations with expert guidance for ESG reporting, CSR audits, product safety standards and import regulatory requirements. The firm offers consulting services for importers and distributors to improve product safety, corporate social responsibility, sustainability and supply chain compliance programs.

CarbonSuite

CarbonSuite is a Built-for-NetSuite carbon accounting software solution that helps your company to record, report, and reduce its environmental impact. CarbonSuite is a certified NetSuite "Suite App" that automates carbon accounting and sustainability reporting, all directly within your NetSuite ERP system. As certified experts in both NetSuite and Sustainability Management, CarbonSuite is here to help you streamline and integrate your sustainability process within your existing financial and operational processes in your ERP system.

Amfori

amfori is a global business association for sustainable trade, helping its members with their ESG due diligence journeys. amfori has a global footprint, with 2500 companies, from 52 countries and a wide array of sectors. Through a variety of products and services, amfori offers practical tools and solutions to map, understand, mitigate and remediate ESG-related risks in its members’ supply chains. Events, trainings and webinars facilitate sharing of knowledge and experiences amongst members. And amfori’s advocacy team monitors current legislative procedures and ensures longstanding relationships with policymakers, decision-makers and key stakeholders.


Aware 



Making reliable sustainability claims is incredibly challenging because brands' reputations and legal compliance are on the line. Aware builds back trust into the fibers of the textile industry. Aware combines physical tracers (trust dust) with state of the art public blockchain technology, specifically designed to anchor transparency and honesty in textile supply chains. Aware sets the standard in digital product passports, ensuring every product tells a story. 

 

Being ahead of the curve in sustainability isn't just about meeting regulatory requirements; it's savvy business. Think of this as future proofing, or simple risk mitigation.

Companies that prioritize sustainability reduce their exposure to environmental risks, enhance their reputation and tap into new market opportunities.The world is changing. Smart leaders in promotional products won't try to navigate this journey alone.