Gemline earns EcoVadis Gold Medal for sustainability performance

Gemline, a B Corp supplier in the promotional products industry, has been awarded a Gold Medal rating from EcoVadis, a provider of business sustainability ratings.

The recognition places The Gem Group Inc. among the top 5% of companies assessed globally by EcoVadis over the past 12 months and reflects the strength of Gemline’s sustainability management systems and commitment to transparency across its value chain.

EcoVadis evaluates companies across four key areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The Gold Medal recognition is said to further validate Gemline’s ongoing efforts through its betterway corporate social responsibility framework, which guides how the company operates and drives long-term value creation.

“Earning EcoVadis Gold recognition is an important milestone for our company and a meaningful validation of the work our team has done to embed responsibility and accountability throughout our business,” said Frank Carpenito, president & CEO of Gemline. “Through betterway, we remain focused on continuous improvement, transparency, and delivering products and solutions that help our distributor partners and their customers make more responsible choices.”

“As a Certified B Corporation and Massachusetts Public Benefit Corporation, Gemline continues to prioritize long-term environmental and social impact while helping raise standards across the promotional products industry,” stated the company in a press release.