2023 is a year of betterment. From how we treat ourselves, each other, and the planet; we’re taking to heart how all
of us
as business owners and consumers have a collective responsibility to take care of what really matters. We’ve been
watching and learning from
some of the world’s top brands how investment in ESG is paramount to facilitating a more sustainable future. Read on
to find out what we’re learning!
A retail brand that pioneered environmentally conscious climbing clothing and equipment, Patagonia is moving the circular economy forward
across their entire business ethos and planting a flag in the ground for renewable and recyclable raw materials in
everything from puff
jackets to packaging. We love the innovative sushi-roll corrugate packaging displays seen in-stores.
This circle of renewal is being adopted and implemented in ESG Strategies for some of the world’s leading retail
brands and alongside
our clients, we’re committed to learning, supporting, and doing our part to promote social and environmental change.
Here’s a highlight of some of the brands we’re tipping our hats off to!
A retail brand that pioneered environmentally conscious climbing clothing and equipment, Patagonia is moving the
circular economy forward
across their entire business ethos and planting a flag in the ground for renewable and recyclable raw materials in
everything from puff
jackets to packaging. We love the innovative sushi-roll corrugate packaging displays seen in-stores.
We’re all familiar with the infamous IKEA cardboard product boxes we take home and gear up to follow the instruction
manuals from. The Swedish brand is taking a
bigger stand on its commitment to sustainability, announcing that it will
phase out plastic from consumer packaging by 2028. Cardboard corrugate
is taking new shape in these new lighting packaging prototypes.
You may have noticed while on your recent COSTCO haul, a change in product packaging – paper vs. plastic. This shift
is part of COSTCO
Wholesale’s Sustainability Commitment where the brand is implementing a reduction of packaging waste and
adopting compostable and Post-Consumer
Recycled Content (PCR) as part of their sustainable packaging strategy.
One of the first cosmetic retailers to adopt and incentivize packaging recycling, MAC Cosmetics is taking their Back to MAC program to the next level with a
renewed commitment to reduce plastic pollution. We also love the commitment to responsibly sourced paper in all
their FSC certified forest-based fiber product packaging!
The Spanish fashion retailer Zara is making significant strides towards a circular economy model and has released
ambitious sustainability commitments
to achieve net zero by 2040. This year, the brand is committed to redesigning packaging to facilitate reuse and
recycling through their Green to Pack program.
From our cardboard corrugated displays and packaging to FSC paper stock, as print masters, we know paper. We’re
incredibly proud to be
an approved Forest Stewardship Council member for several years and wholeheartedly stand behind the cause of nurturing responsible forestry so
forest and people can thrive.
FSC alignment is just one way we aim to do our part in helping build a sustainable future. We look to clients,
brands, and our industry for
continued insight on how we can do better and learn more.
We recently have been inspired by the sustainable innovation coming from global paper merchant Sappi, a leading provider of paper
materials sourced from wood-fiber based renewable resources. We’re following along as advancements are made in
plastic-alternative packaging to
offer our clients sustainable options for their print production needs.
As we come out of Earth Day/Week last month, the resonating feeling we have is that taking care of our planet
requires a shift in mindset to a collective,
circular economy approach. The onset of ESG Investment from retail brands is a big step towards progress on every
level. The world is ready for change,
and we’re committed to seeing a sustainable future for us, our families, and generations ahead!
