December 2021
Newsletter
SGP will be at EFI Connect and seeks your participation!
SGP Gold Patron EFI has provided SGP with both an opportunity to host a booth, as well as speak, at the upcoming EFI Connect on Jan. 17-21, 2022 at the Wynn Las Vegas, NV!

We are in the early stages of developing a track for presentations at the event. If you will be attending, please reach out to Marci Kinter at mkinter@printing.org as we are looking for printers to speak about their great case studies and need to finalize the program ASAP!

Connect 2022 features three days of networking opportunities and educational sessions, including: 
  • Access to more EFI experts, experienced in industry trends and technologies
  • More breakout sessions and tools to help you get the most out of your EFI products
  • More knowledge on how to integrate a streamlined automated workflow to increase your productivity and profits
  • More networking with professionals and other print influencers to grow digital print
  • More new technology and product advances on EFI products and services

If you're interested in attending EFI Connect 2022, feel free to use SGP's Discount Code! (see below for details). Learn more about EFI Connect

TO USE SGP's DISCOUNT CODE --

Please follow the instructions with the CODE below to register for Connect 2022.
  1. Follow the link to the registration site: https://go.efi.com/Connect
  2. Enter all of the contact information (Please use the personal email address associated with the individual's registration, so that we can ensure this registrant receives all of the necessary information and updates for Connect 2022). 
  3. Enter code FIXEDUSE-SGP and hit the “Apply Code” button. (The code is valid for 25 full registrations with a discount of $399 each)
  4. Complete the rest of the form and enter your payment information for the hotel. 
  5. Once you have input all information, click Submit Registration. 
SGP expands its sustainability certification to suppliers and manufacturers in the printing industry
SGP's updated version 4.0 criteria will be effective Jan. 1, 2022. It maintains a focus on the three pillars – societal, economic, and environmental – through the development, implementation and documentation of a robust sustainability management system (SMS) and series of best practices. Read more
SGP COMMUNITY UPDATE

SGP Facility - Recertified
since 2019

SGP Facility - Recertified
since 2011
SGP Patron - New
Gold
SGP Patron - Renewed
Silver - since 2009!
How can marketing communications drive a sustainable future?
by Jonathan Graham, SGP Partnership chair

Part 1: Preparation
As sustainability integrates into all aspects of companies, marketing communications professionals can be advocates for a sustainable future. Embedding sustainability in marketing programs brings value to a company`s performance, social contributions and customer engagement through sharing solutions and ideas.

Find validation of sustainability claims via independent certifications like the non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO), SGP Partnership or industry initiatives through associations like the Alliance to End Plastics Waste or EIT RawMaterials consortium. Explore unique opportunities to strengthen sustainability marketing programs through the supply chain and NGO partnerships. Read more
Call for Presentations
Have a topic to share with the SGP Community? The news Sustainability Academy will host regular educational webinars on topics that can elevate your sustainability programs and inspire or help others on their sustainability journey. We are looking for topics and speakers. If you have an idea or presentation, please submit it.

Sustainability Champion
Nominate a
Sustainability Champion
The SGP Sustainability Champion award recognizes an SGP Community Member for efforts in making the environment a better place to work and live in. An SGP Sustainability Champion leads by example & shows passion through leadership, activities, environmental stewardship & activism.

Please submit nominations via Champions Nomination Form.
Donate to
SGP Foundation
SGP Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing education on sustainable practices for the printing industry and sister organization to SGP. Include SGP Foundation in your corporate giving programs. Make tax-deductible donations.

Join the #SustainableFuture Campaign
Be part of the SGP campaign where members of our community share their thoughts sustainability. SGP will post the quotes on Twitter and LinkedIn as part of our social media content for 2021-2022.
Use our online form to share your thoughts & a photo. Campaign Form