Ethical Sourcing Process
PPS has developed a proprietary database of hundreds of promotional products that meet socially and environmentally responsible criteria. These products are highlighted in our store so they're easy to find.
In our effort to offer an ever-widening range of products that are both environmentally friendly and produced fairly and humanely, PPS carefully qualifies our preferred suppliers to make sure each and every supplier meets recognized standards in social responsibility and sustainability in labor, environmental, diversity, and community involvement practices.
Our criteria are consistent with widely accepted global standards including standards for the International Labor Association, Social Accountability International, and the Global Reporting Initiative.
Our Brand Promise: Our promise is to provide products for our customers that meet at least 1 of the following 5 categories. We will always present the most socially and environmentally responsible options first to our customers and prospects.
Environmentally Conscious: A product made with environmentally conscious materials such as recycled, natural or organic materials; bioplastics; or organic fabrics such as soy, bamboo, cotton, or hemp
Life Cycle: A product that can be recycled or can biodegrade at the end of its life cycle
Socially Responsible: A product from a supplier who has documented fair and humane labor practices through successful third-party certifications or corporate compliance audits; and/or has completed the PPS Supplier Evaluation on environmental, diversity, and labor practices
Supplier Dialogue: A product from a supplier who has completed the PPS supplier evaluation and is open to continued stakeholder dialogue about improving environmental and labor practices
U.S.: Manufactured in the US. or services provided in the US (for example, creative services)
PPS is a member of the Green America Green Business Network, a member of 1% for the Planet, and a certified minority owned business by the National Minority Supplier Development Council. PPS has measured and offset its own carbon emissions from facility operation, auto and air travel since 2007. The carbon emissions from the transport of all of our products from factory to end user are also measured and offset.
