Earth Day is April 22, but we can make every day Earth Day by reflecting on the importance of sustainable practices and environmental conservation. Ponder this. According to a UN report, over four billion tons of plastic have been produced in the past decade. The study reveals that plastic can take up to 500 years to decompose. How can business make a positive difference? Consider your everyday operations.
As part of our sustainability initiative, S-One Holdings Corporation is a member of the United Nations Global Compact initiative — a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices. The UN Global Compact is a call for businesses to align their operations and strategies with ten global principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, and to support UN issues represented in the Sustainable Development Goals. The UN Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world.
“We recognize our responsibility to help protect our planet and to educate our customers on our innovations that lower their environmental impact,” said Co-Founder Art Lambert, S-One Holdings Corporation. “Sustainability is one example of how we do business ethically.”
On Earth Day, S-One team members in Sarasota, Florida, the company’s headquarters, are engaging in a roadside clean-up project on Siesta Drive. As part of its eco-conscious commitment to the community, S-One has adopted a portion of this street which is a high-traffic area.
Recycle, Reduce, Renew. S-One supports a circular economy through the design and production of environmentally friendly printing products. Our sustainable solutions provide customers with quality they can trust and depend on while aiding to make our landscapes cleaner and healthier.
As a member of Sedex, we follow our journey towards improving sustainable practices and sourcing responsibly. Sedex is a not-for-profit, global organization that provides resources to help build socially and environmentally sustainable businesses and supply chains.
The mission continues with our subsidiary, LexJet, which earned a Silver Medal as its EcoVadis rating for its operational sustainability practices. LexJet’s highest-performing sustainability assessment themes are Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. EcoVadis is a global provider of business sustainability ratings, which evaluate how well a company has integrated the principles of Sustainability/CSR into its business and management system. LexJet offers a variety of FSC®-certified products, including a variety of production, photo, poster papers, and its signature Sunset photo and production media.
Our subsidiary, Brand Management Group (BMG), has added some new HP sustainable products to its offerings:
BMG’s HP Large Format Media Portfolio includes (39) Recyclable Products, (42) FSC®-Certified Products, (4) Products with Recycled Content, and (3) CE and UKCA- Certified wallcoverings.
S-One Labels & Packaging (S-OneLP) designs and develops recyclable and compostable flexible packaging. A selection of S-OneLP ReEarth compostable flexible packaging films are TUV OK compost HOME and TUV OK compost INDUSTRIAL certified. S-OneLP's ReTreve recyclable films meet the Sustainable Packaging Coalition guidelines for store drop-off recycling.
S-One Holdings Corporation is a pioneer in the digital imaging industry and has emblazoned innovation since 1994. Our industry has made significant strides in integrating sustainability into its practices. Embracing environmentally conscious technology not only benefits the planet but demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. As businesses and individuals become more conscious of their environmental impact and make changes to lessen their carbon footprint, further positive results will be on the horizon.