SGIA is turned out to be the first printing trade association to join the SmartWay Affiliate Program. Launched in 2004, SmartWay is an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program that aims to reduce transportation-related emissions that affect climate change; reduce environmental risk for companies; and increase global energy security. SmartWay programme as yet another tool that SGIA members can use to increase their sustainability profile. Using these programme tools will help the associate’s members benchmark, evaluate and calculate the carbon footprint of their freight activities so they can achieve a more sustainable business.
SGIA encourages its members, both printers and suppliers, to join the programme as SmartWay Shippers and improve environmental performance while enjoying the many benefits partners and companies receive. Through SmartWay, the member company can: Benchmark and reduce your freight supply chain carbon footprint; Use SmartWay tools and data to do credible carbon accounting and reporting; Access freight supply chain best practices that reduce costs and emissions; Improve energy and environmental efficiency of freight operations, among others.
