Sustainable Development Goals in Action

EPP is a proud 100% woman-owned and operated company, certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and a certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB).  By fostering an inclusive, safe and flexible work environment, EPP contributes to the advancements of Sustainable Development Goal 5, which aims to achieve gender equality and empower women and girls worldwide. 

EPP is committed to using its buying power to support other certified woman-owned businesses. As a certified woman-owned and operated company, we understand firsthand the challenges women face in business. Historically, women and their businesses have been marginalized, and the gender gap remains a persistent issue. By actively seeking and supporting woman-owned enterprises, we aim to contribute to reducing this gap, fostering greater gender equity in the marketplace, and empowering women to thrive in business. To further our commitment, we also offer scholarships, including one specifically for female college-bound students who are passionate about sustainability, to support young women in their educational careers. Through our ESG tracking system, we set goals to ensure that we continually find new opportunities to uplift and support women. 

EPP is committed to being a part of the solution and focuses on urgent actions we can influence emphasizing sustainable practices and products to mitigate the effects of climate change. Sustainable Development Goal 13 emphasizes the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other climate-related hazards through collaborative efforts and global cooperation to promote a low-carbon future.

EPP’s involvement with environmental action groups and commitments such as the SME Climate Hub, Promo for the Planet, and PPAI Sustainability Action Group, aligns its business practices with global efforts to combat climate change. Additionally, EPP is dedicated to reducing packaging, carbon reduction in product production and giving back to charitable organizations that focus on protecting the planet. Through these efforts, EPP aims to minimize its environmental impacts and promote a healthier environment for future generations.

These efforts support SDG 13 by creating a culture of sustainability through our actions and conscious partnerships.

Collaboration is key to driving change. Eco Promotional Products, Inc. has been a proud B Corporation since 2016 and continuously seeks recertification every three years. While meeting the high standards of social and environmental performance, EPP’s B Corp recertification holds the company accountable to its mission and opens doors for collaboration with like-minded organizations. EPP shares best practices with education and case studies, provides education and resources for better and reduced packaging with the Ad Specialty Industry and partners with non-profits such as Trees for the Future. This aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 17, which promotes partnerships that elevate the progress and longevity of SDGs and supports organizational efforts addressing global challenges.

EPP consistently seeks opportunities to ensure its products and services are accessible to those who need them most. For example, one way Eco Promotional Products, Inc. reinforces its commitment to inclusivity and responsibility is by providing discounts to underserved communities. EPP understands the power of collaboration to make long-lasting change, further supporting SDG 17.