SanMar Corporation recently shared its 2024 Sustainability Update. According to a press release, it illustrates the progress made in sustainable business practices across the company in three key pillars: People, Planet and Product.

“Our goals are ambitious,” said Jeremy Lott, president and CEO, in a letter included in the new update. “We’ll achieve them by staying dedicated to our customers and holding true to our purpose.”

2024 marked a number of sustainability milestones for SanMar, including:

  • Employees went to Honduras to meet factory workers and volunteer in the local community, as a part of the inaugural Global Connections service project
  • A portion of sales of the Charity Tech Pack was donated to the American Cancer Society and American Red Cross
  • SanMar became a National Sponsor for the Breakthrough T1D Walk program, beginning a long-term commitment to support a cure for type 1 diabetes
  • The Puget Sound Business Journal recognized SanMar for waste reduction efforts in its annual Sustainability Awards
  • Projects to install solar panels at SanMar warehouses were kicked off
  • SanMar integrated bluesign standards into its supply chain to meet the highest environmental and safety criteria
  • The sustainable product selection available at SanMar grew to more than 200 unique options

“Our 2024 Sustainability Update reflects an inflection point in our journey — where ambition meets action,” said Emily Gigot, director of sustainability at SanMar, in the press statement. “Whether it’s our commitment to making type 1 diabetes a thing of the past, implementing solar in our operations, or rapid growth in our sustainable product offering, we’re stepping up the pace to drive meaningful change in our climate and the communities we serve.”

The full update includes detailed information about resource use, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing. It can be downloaded at sustainability.sanmar.com.

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