The Do-Gooders Directory

An extensive – and continually updated – list of the giveback programs, corporate social responsibility initiatives and sustainability certifications that suppliers and distributors offer through their promo sales.

Suppliers Distributors

Supplier Do-Gooders

Aakron Line (asi/30270)

One for One giveback program, tree planting initiative
Donates an equal amount of product from the same category to the National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources (NAEIR), which distributes the items to schools and nonprofits. So far, Aakron has donated more than $13 million in products to NAEIR. On the environmental side, the supplier plants two trees for each one it consumes and uses 100% recycled boxes, among other initiatives.

Active Life Promo (asi/72657)

Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance
The supplier donates in-kind products and financial support to the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance, an organization that's working to protect, restore and sustain the water resources of Wisconsin's Fox-Wolf River Basin.

Antigua Apparel (asi/36320)

Fair Labor Association
The Antigua Group is a participating member of the Fair Labor Association. Participating companies join FLA on a voluntary basis, committing to ensure fair labor practices and safe and human working conditions throughout their supply chains.

Ariel Premium Supply (asi/36730)

Rainforest Trust, The Ocean Cleanup, Forest Stewardship Council, EcoVadis Committed
Ariel Premium Supply launched an environmental and social responsibility program in August 2022. The supplier will donate $1 to environmental causes for every order placed by a distributor customer. In the program's first two months, the firm had donated nearly $25,000 to Rainforest Trust and The Ocean Cleanup.

Artwork Services USA (AWS)

Green Himalayas, Golden Mile Learning
Rajesh Patel, CEO, is also the co-founder of Green Himalayas, a charity that has thus far planted over 500,000 trees at the base of the Himalayas, home of the third-largest glacier in the world and one of the most fragile ecosystems on Earth. AWS has also worked with Golden Mile Learning, which provides for the health and education of impoverished students in the remote, impoverished Ladakh region of India.

Atlantis Headwear (asi/37380)

Textile Exchange, bluesign System Partner, Bosco dei Racconti
This Italian supplier of sustainable headwear has started numerous initiatives to protect the planet, including preserving a private forest near its headquarters through its Bosco dei Racconti program and sponsoring a “biodiversity oasis” to help monitor and protect bees. The company uses various organic and recycled fabrics in its products and has begun conducting life cycle assessments (LCAs) of products to measure their impact.

Attraction (asi/37442)

Global Recycled Standard
Attraction (asi/37442), a Lac-Drolet, QC-based apparel supplier, is certified carbon neutral. offsetting 100% of its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2022 through certified Canadian carbon credits. The company uses ethical fibers (organic cotton, recycled polyester and cotton), low-temperature screen-printing inks, water-based digital printing, eco-responsible black ink, and recycled or recyclable packaging. Attraction has achieved the revalorization of 100% of textile scraps generated by its Quebec-made Ethica brand. Ethica is manufactured in Quebec by unionized teams within a radius of less than 500 miles.

BamBams (asi/38228)

One Strong Family, Advance Panama, Special Olympics, Angel Tree
BamBams' efforts include: minimum of 1% donated in cash to charitable causes; minimum of 1% of revenue equivalent dollars in product donated (at cost); minimum of 1% of time volunteered; 10% or more of total positions are filled by individuals with special needs; its own 20-year-old charity and new social enterprise; minimum 10% in-kind donation as a percent of gross sale or of calendar-year inventory.

BELLA + CANVAS (asi/39590)

Fair Labor Accredited, WRAP
This Los-Angeles based supplier is an accredited member of the Fair Labor Association, and the factories it uses are WRAP certified, validating its commitment to ethical labor practices and worker rights across their global supply chain. It’s investing in solar projects at several facilities to help lower carbon footprint and regularly provides in-kind donations to charities and humanitarian causes. BELLA+CANVAS publishes an annual report that highlights its global environmental impact and corporate responsibility achievements.

Bloomin Promotions (asi/40646)

B Corp
Bloomin Promotions creates seed paper from 100% post-industrial, recycled paper dyed with all-natural, vegetable-based pigments. Its production facility is powered by a 30kW solar-power system.

Botanical PaperWorks (asi/41273)

B Corp, Climate Smart, Oceana, PFLAG, Earth Day Canada, Orange Shirt Society
Botanical PaperWorks is a women-owned business that specializes in seed paper made from recycled paper and other sustainable products that help reduce waste. Each year, it calculates greenhouse gas emissions through a third-party firm. The supplier also has giveback product lines that raise funds for Oceana, PFLAG, Earth Day Canada, and Orange Shirt Society. The team also plans internal events such as litter cleanups and recycling drives.

BYBBA (asi/42442)

4Ocean
BYBBA makes reusable bags created from recycled materials. The supplier is partnered with ocean cleanup group 4Ocean. For each of its bags sold – whether wholesale, business to business or direct to consumer – BYBBA will fund the removal of one pound of plastic waste through the efforts of 4Ocean’s team and infrastructure.

Cap America (asi/43792)

Camp Hope Giveback Program, Boy Scouts of America
Cap America has been contributing 5% of sales from select styles to Camp Hope since 2019. The donations help provide all-expenses-paid adventures for military veterans wounded in service. The supplier recently made a $10,000 donation to support the Boy Scouts of America’s Ozark Trailblazers District of the Greater St. Louis Area Council.

Chameleon Like (asi/44558)

B Corp, EcoVadis Silver, FSC, Donorschoose.org, 1% for the Planet
The supplier earned its B Corp certification in May 2023. 5% of sales of Chameleon Like's paperzen product line go to underfunded public schools through donorschoose.org; 1% of its packaging sales go to environmentally focused nonprofits through 1% for the Planet; the supplier says it's committed to donating at least 1% of total revenue to charitable donations.

CHAMPRO (asi/44612)

Trees for the Future
The supplier works with Trees for the Future, a nonprofit focused on land restoration in developing communities. Since 2010, CHAMPRO has had more than 2.1 million trees planted.

Charles River Apparel (asi/44620)

EcoVadis Bronze, Charles River Cares
The supplier’s charitable giving program, Charles River Cares, was founded in 2010 with a focus on helping people in need through volunteering, donations and giveback programs. The supplier’s giving partners include All Hands and Hearts, the Pan-Mass Challenge, American Rivers, First Descents, Pets and People Foundation, Charles River Watershed Association, Cradles to Crayons, Christmas in the City, Catie’s Closet, and Circle of Hope. Charles River’s five-year commitment is to provide $1 million in support of its charity partners and 100,000 apparel items to those in need.

ChicoBag (asi/44811)

B Corp, Climate Neutral Certified, 1% for the Planet
This Certified B Corp, which makes reusable bags from recycled materials and reusable bamboo cutlery, donates 1% of annual sales from its rePETe line of products directly to environmentally focused charities.

Crystal D (asi/47759)

Crystal D Cares
The St. Paul, MN-based supplier of corporate awards and gifts contributes 20% of total product sales of its Legacy Gallery to four nonprofits it selected for 2024: Water for South Sudan; the International Rett Syndrome Foundation; The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption; and 4 Paws for Ability.

Cutter & Buck (asi/47965)

Fair Labor Association
Cutter & Buck is an affiliate participating in the FLA Collegiate Licensee program. The supplier maintains its focus on sustainability and compliance with more than 90% of its product line containing sustainable attributes.

Denik (asi/49264)

Pencils of Promise, BuildOn
Every purchase helps fund the ongoing work of education projects worldwide. So far, the supplier says it has funded eight schools and other initiatives to help students in Mali, Guatemala, Laos, Ghana, Nicaragua and the U.S.

Eco Lips (asi/51599)

B Corp, Fair Trade Certified ingredients, USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified
Eco Lips, a Certified B Corp, supports Connect CR, a project dedicated to revitalizing Cedar Lake and its trails in Cedar Rapids, IA. The supplier manufactures everything in the USA in its facility that runs on 100% renewable wind energy. Eco Lips uses Fair Trade Certified cocoa butter, coconut oil and raw sugar in many of its products and notes that it prioritizes sustainability with cruelty-free, vegan options and private label packaging that uses 30% less plastic than conventional options. The USDA Organic Certified facility is also FDA Certified as well as an UL cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) compliant company.

econscious (asi/51656)

1% for the Planet, Green America, Organic Trade Association, Textile Exchange
The supplier donates 1% of its retail sales to organizations that include SEE Turtles, EarthJustice and Oceana. The supplier’s headquarters are powered by 100% local renewable EverGreen electricity, which taps solar power by day and geothermal energy by night.

Ecorite (asi/51654)

Conservation International
The Toronto-based supplier with a focus on sustainable products launched a giveback program in 2024, designating a portion of sales each year to Conservation International, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting oceans, forests and other ecosystems.

Edwards Garment (asi/51752)

Various charities
Edwards provides in-kind and monetary donations, along with volunteer opportunities, to charities that emphasize children, education and families. Among the organizations it supports are Big Brothers Big Sisters and the United Way.

Elemental Bottles (asi/51846)

Charity: Water, Beautify Earth, Bright Pink, Alzheimer’s Association
Elemental Bottles says it has dedicated 3% of its profits to fund various causes, including Charity: Water, which helps provide clean water to the millions of people around the world who don’t have it, and Beautify Earth, which connects local artists and city wall owners to create murals.

Emblematics Inc. (asi/52280)

Various charities
Among the organizations that have received donations from Emblematics: Breast Cancer Research Foundation, The MS Society, American Heart Association, JDRF, Snowball Express (for families of fallen soldiers) and Noah's Light (for pediatric brain cancer). The supplier says its offices are powered by 100% solar energy, it’s planted thousands of trees and recycled thousands of pounds of materials.

ETS Express (asi/51197)

veritree
ETS Express has partnered with veritree, a company that connects businesses with verified tree-planting projects that create local jobs, sequester carbon and restore ecosystems. Every order placed through ETS Express supports verified nature-positive projects around the globe, including in the U.S., according to the supplier. ETS Express also notes that it reduces landfill impact by reusing packaging materials from its factory, including master and inner cartons, gift boxes and polybags.

Eversole Run (asi/53040)

Goodwill Columbus
The supplier regularly donates new apparel to the charity. It recently donated $200,000 worth of polos.

Everson (asi/78135)

Global Recycled Standard
The Yorba Linda, CA-based supplier recently released a line of tech accessories that meet the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), with more than 50% of content by weight made of recycled materials.

Everywhere Apparel (asi/53059)

Global Recycled Standard Certified
This closed-loop apparel supplier makes T-shirts and other basics from certified 100% recycled cotton, helping to prevent textile waste from ending up in landfills. The firm notes that compared to organic tees, 120 of its recycled shirts save more than 134,000 gallons of water in production, among other environmental benefits.

Fairytale Brownies (asi/53518)

KABOOM!

This supplier helps raise funds and match dollars to help build safe play spaces across the country. Fairytale Brownies has worked with KABOOM! since 2001 and has contributed more than $670,000. The company says it also donates brownies and countless volunteer hours to builds.

Fill It Forward (asi/54161)

1% for the Planet, B Corp, Fill It Forward giveback app
All products include the free Fill it Forward app that tracks environmental impact and supports meaningful charitable projects around the world. Every time the bottle/product is scanned, the supplier donates to charities that include WaterAid, charity: water, Second Harvest foodbank, Arbor Day Foundation, DigDeep, Water First, Wine to Water and One Tree Planted.

Fruit of the Loom (asi/84257)

Fruitful Futures

Fruit of the Loom Inc. says it’s committed to a sustainable future through its Fruitful Futures sustainability plan. The company has reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 68% since 2018 and maintained zero waste across its operations for the past six years. Through its Threads of Change program, Fruit of the Loom donated $2.7 million in cash and in-kind contributions in 2023, supporting organizations like the American Red Cross, United Way and World Vision. Since 2022, Threads of Change has helped impact 1.3 million lives.

Gemline (asi/56070)

B Corp, EcoVadis Bronze, One Tree Planted, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, One Family Inc., Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
Last year, Gemline donated more than $973,000 in cash and in-kind donations to charitable causes, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and range of local charities. The supplier, which has a Bronze rating from EcoVadis, also has a partnership with One Tree Planted, funding the planting of 37,850 trees in 2023. The partnership was also part of Gemline’s efforts to offset Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions.

Gildan (asi/56842)

Fair Labor Accredited, Better Cotton, U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, various charities
The apparel supplier, which was named one of the World’s 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights, says it contributed $1.1 million to community initiatives in 2022. Among them is a partnership with Room to Read, which helps girls in grades six through 12 develop education skills and knowledge. Last year, Gildan also launched a three-year, $40,000 partnership with the Santo Domingo Water Fund (FASD) in the Dominican Republic to improve the supply of high-quality water for residents near company operations.

Gold Bond (asi/57653)

One Tree Planted
Through its Green Gallery line, Hixson, TN-based Gold Bond supports One Tree Planted’s urban reforestation fund, which will provide for 27 planting projects across 24 American cities, supporting the health and livelihood of millions. For each Green Gallery order, the supplier will have anywhere from one to 10 trees planted, depending on the size of the order.

Goldstar (asi/73295)

EcoVadis Bronze, FSC
Goldstar has a Bronze medal from EcoVadis, placing it among the top 35% of companies assessed by the business sustainability platform. It also has Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for paper and bamboo products.

Gordon Sinclair (asi/57800)

EcoVadis Bronze, Green Business Benchmark Gold Certified, FSC, WBENC, Higg Index, Sedex, Water.org, The Children’s Village
The supplier received a bronze rating from sustainability assessment platform EcoVadis. In addition, Gordon Sinclair says it donates 1% of proceeds of many of its eco-friendly items to Water.org, a nonprofit dedicated to providing safe water and sanitation for families. The supplier has pledged to become net zero by 2030 via Aclymate.

Hanes (asi/59528)

HanesBrands Sustainability
Hanes donates millions of units of apparel every year to over 100 global organizations focused on the themes of comfort, inclusion and health. The company has also set robust goals related to reducing emissions and making its products more sustainable, all of which it tracks on its sustainability website.

Hirsch (asi/61005)

Green Business Benchmark Platinum, Homes For Our Troops, Kids In Need Foundation
For every Patriot Coolers sale, Hirsch donates a portion of the proceeds to Homes For Our Troops, a nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted homes for severely injured American military veterans who have served since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Hirsch has donated over $500,000 since the program started in 2018, as well as donating misprinted products to veterans on a regular basis. Kids In Need Foundation, an organization that provides school supplies to under-resourced teachers, students and those affected by natural disasters, receives a minimum of $10,000 donated by Tangelo annually. The supplier also has a Platinum rating from Green Business Benchmark (GBB), a sustainability management platform.

Hit Promotional Products (asi/61125)

AWS Line, Water4Good
In memory of Hit founder Bill Schmidt Sr., the supplier donates 5% of the proceeds from its AWS collection to some of his favorite charities: Shriners Hospital for Children, American Cancer Society, Boys Town, Make-A-Wish and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The supplier donated $75,000 to the Planet Water Foundation in 2023 to help bring clean water to communities in need.

HPG (asi/61966)

EcoVadis Platinum, CarbonNeutral certified, One Tree Planted, Operation Smile and other charities
HPG donates 90% of misprinted products to nonprofits instead of sending them to a landfill. It also gives an annual donation to nonprofits to fund local communities. Charity partners have included Operation Smile. For every sale of wood and recycled cork products from its BCG line, a tree is planted via a partnership with One Tree Planted. The supplier received a Gold rating from sustainability assessment firm EcoVadis after it independently reviewed HPG’s actions and policies. The supplier is also certified CarbonNeutral, through Climate Action Partners.

Illini (asi/62190)

One Tree Planted
For every planter kit order Illini receives, it will have a tree planted.

Joycoast (asi/63594)

Trees for the Future, Eden Reforestation Project
Joycoast, a sustainable lifestyle brand, creates premium wooden eyewear, watches and accessories made from natural materials, such as FSC-certified wood, as part of an effort to reduce plastic use. For every product sold, it plants 10 trees, with a goal of planting 1 million trees by 2025.

Koozie Group (asi/40480)

Keep It. Give It., CarbonNeutral, FSC, United Way, 4 Paws 4 Ability
Keep It. Give It. is Koozie Group’s sustainability and social responsibility initiative. Koozie Group donated more than $250,000 in cash and in-kind donations last year. It has ongoing giveback programs that benefit regional chapters of the United Way and 4 Paws 4 Ability. In addition, most of the company’s domestic facilities have earned Forest Stewardship Council certification, and its Sleepy Eye, MN, facility has Sustainable Forestry Initiative certification. The company has been a CarbonNeutral certified company for Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2023 and has earned an EcoVadis Committed Badge.

LAT Apparel (asi/65948)

Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund Inc., Fisher House
The Ball Ground, GA-headquartered supplier donates 2% of all Code Five sales to Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund Inc. and Fisher House. So far, the company has donated more than $1.2 million to these groups. In addition, the apparel supplier says it has a focus on sustainability. Its largest sewing factory in India is run 100% on wind power. Plus, its dye house in Guatemala recently added dyeing equipment that will reduce chemical use by at least 40% and water usage by at least 50%.

Logomark (asi/67866)

EcoVadis Silver, Logomark Cares
The Logomark Cares initiative focuses on products that have a giveback element. Solo New York and the National Forest Foundation will plant a tree for every Re:Cycled bag sold. A portion of the proceeds from sales of Perka, iCOOL and Work brands benefit Shelter to Soldier, a nonprofit that rescues dogs from local shelters and trains them to become psychiatric service dogs for post-9/11 U.S. military combat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. In 2024, Logomark received a silver rating from EcoVadis, a company that conducts sustainability assessments.

Maple Ridge Farms (asi/68680)

Habitat for Humanity of Wausau
Every year the supplier donates 15% of the profits from orders placed for select gifts to Habitat for Humanity of Wausau.

Marine Layer (asi/68730)

B Corp, Re-Spun, Giving Tees
The apparel supplier became a Certified B Corp in 2022 and has an emphasis on using low-impact, high-quality, sustainable materials in its garments. Through its Re-Spun T-shirt recycling program, Marine Layer says it has diverted 435,000 pounds of clothing from landfills and saved 3 billion gallons of water. It has continued to expand the Re-Spun program by opening its apparel recycling service to the promo industry. Marine Layer also partners with nonprofits through its Giving Tees program, working with organizations that include the Sierra Club, Keep Tahoe Blue, The Trevor Project, SF LGBT Center, Protect Our Winters, Transgender District, National Park Foundation, Lonely Whale, GLIDE, Headlands Center for the Arts and the St. Anthony Foundation.

Mizu Inc. (asi/71036)

1% for the Planet
The Carlsbad, CA-based drinkware supplier donates at least 1% of global sales to 1% for the Planet for various environmental causes, including Protect Our Winters Canada. The company also donates to several snowboard-related nonprofits to help get more kids outdoors, staying active and getting healthy; organizations include Burton’s Chill Foundation, Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club and the Vermont Ski & Snowboard Museum.

NC Custom (asi/44900)

National Park Foundation, SEDEX
A portion of the proceeds from NC Custom's ACE USA brand is donated to the National Park Foundation. The supplier’s factories are SEDEX certified for ethical and responsible practices. Sustainability efforts include building the largest solar-energy project in Nassau County, NY, powering 100% of the supplier’s manufacturing needs, and introduction of home-compostable and post-consumer recycled packaging.

NG Labs – Boxercraft, Headsweats, Recover (asi/41325)

1% for the Planet, USDA Organic, Global Recycled Standard
The supplier’s Recover Brand uses 100% recycled material in its products and manufactures within a HyperLocal supply chain in the U.S. and Central America. It has also created a 360° Closed Loop apparel recycling program, diverting apparel and plastic bottles from waste streams. A proud member of 1% for the Planet, Recover has given back over $400,000 to environmental organizations that include the Arbor Day Foundation, 4ocean, Guy Harvey Foundation, The Waterkeeper Alliance and MountainTrue. Based in Asheville, NC, with manufacturing facilities in the textile rich regions of North Carolina, Recover has also provided over $100,000 through T-shirt fundraisers, and product donations to help support western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene hit in September 2024.

Next Level Apparel (asi/73867)

Fair Labor Association, WRAP, US Cotton Trust Protocol, Oritain Gold
Next Level Apparel is a Fair Labor Association participating company and its factories are WRAP certified. The supplier is committed to providing supply chain transparency through its membership with the US Cotton Trust Protocol and Gold membership with Oritain.

Nimble For Good (asi/73952)

B Corp, 1% for the Planet, Climate Neutral Certified, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
This Certified B Corp was founded on the idea that personal tech products can be made better for the planet. The supplier uses sustainable materials in all its products, 100% plastic-free packaging, and will recycle end-users’ old tech products for free to help close the loop on electronic waste. Through its 1% for the Planet membership, the company has committed to supporting environmental nonprofits, including the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, an organization that protects endangered rhinos and elephants.

Nomadix (asi/74068)

Climate Label certified, 1% for the Planet, Global Recycled Standard
California-based Nomadix is a social purpose corporation that has a commitment to finding durable, multipurpose and responsibly manufactured solutions for its products. Through its partnership with 1% for the Planet, the supplier has donated $500,000 since its 2015 founding to a variety of organizations devoted to protecting the environment.

Ocean Bottle Ltd (asi/74713)

B Corp
For each Ocean Bottle sold, the supplier funds the collection of 1,000 plastic bottles in weight, while setting up recycling infrastructure in coastal communities with high levels of plastic pollution around the world. As of February 2025, the company says it’s collected more than 46 million pounds of ocean-bound plastic.

Orbus Visual Communications (asi/75209)

Best in Biz Award
The Woodridge, IL-based supplier of tradeshow and event signage received a silver award for most environmentally responsible company of the year from the 2023 Best in Biz awards. Among its achievements is a robust recycling program. In 2022, Orbus diverted 80.3% of its waste from landfills. Over the course of a decade, the supplier has diverted more than 10 million pounds of waste from landfills.

Outdoor Cap Company (asi/75420)

Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter, Habitat for Humanity, various charities
Outdoor Cap provides monetary donations and service hours to a variety of charities, including Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter, Habitat for Humanity, Children and Family Advocacy Center, and Compassion House. It also has a Bangladesh Literacy Program and provides support for orphanages in Costa Rica, Vietnam, China and Sri Lanka.

Pagani Pens Corp (asi/79688)

FSC Certified, GOPHA, SMETA, ISO
The Switzerland-based maker of Prodir pens and notebooks is focused on creating sustainable products, with certifications that include Forest Stewardship Council, for its responsibly sourced paper; Global Organization for PHA, for its pen styles made of natural biopolymers; and the Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit, confirming its standards in labor law, health and safety. Among its innovations is a pen made of 50% recycled plastic enriched with 30% recycled seashells. The True Biotic pen is plastic-free, made from biobased, biodegradable biopolymers (PHA). The supplier has three ISO certifications, for Quality Management, Environmental Management, and Occupational Health and Safety.

PCNA (asi/66887)

EcoVadis Silver, ProudPath, 1% for the Planet, FSC, The Giving Grove, Living Lands and Waters
In 2022, PCNA launched ProudPath, an educational platform offering a robust portfolio of eco-friendly, sustainable products and helping distributors deliver environmental and social responsibility objectives. Through partnerships with 1% for the Planet and retail brands that give back, the supplier has facilitated over $2.9 million in certified giving to environmental nonprofits. The supplier has also earned an EcoVadis Silver ranking for sustainability management.

Peerless Umbrella (asi/76730)

Gold Standard carbon credits, Water4Good
Peerless Umbrella offers several of its best-selling styles in fabric made from recycled plastic and other sustainable and recycled materials. As part of its commitment to environmental stewardship, the supplier allocates 1% of the net proceeds of each rPET umbrella sale toward purchasing verified Gold Standard carbon credits, which offers rigorously vetted reforestation, renewable energy and methane capture projects that make measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Peerless is also working with PromoCares’ Water4Good initiative, donating 1% of net sales from its Waste2Gear bag line.

Pilot (asi/78110)

National Breast Cancer Foundation, Arthritis Foundation
Pilot donates 10% of its gross proceeds from each pink ribbon product sold, up to $275,000, to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Pilot has also donated over $450,000 since 2015 to anti-bullying organizations and gives out annual Overachiever grants to students and adults who go above and beyond to make their communities better. The supplier has also been supporting the Arthritis Foundation since 2008.

Pop! Promos (asi/45657)

EcoVadis Silver, Fair Labor Association, SMETA, veritree, Pop! Cares
Pop! Promos, an FLA Collegiate Licensee affiliate, holds a Silver ranking from the business sustainability assessment platform EcoVadis and tracks all of their sustainability efforts through their Pop! Cares program. The supplier also hosts quarterly fundraising events and giveback programs through its CSR department, including donating $2,500 (5,000 meals) to the regional food bank Philabundance and partnering with veritree to plant trees with every order of socks placed.

Powerstick.com (asi/51566)

One Tree Planted
The supplier has a tree planted for every order.

Pro Towels (asi/79750)

EcoVadis Silver
Pro Towels has earned a Silver medal from sustainability assessment platform EcoVadis, which rates businesses’ sustainability based on four key categories: environmental impact, labor and human rights standards, ethics, and procurement practices. A Silver ranking denotes that the Pittsburgh-based supplier is in the top 15% of participating companies worldwide.

Raining Rose (asi/80489)

B Corp, USDA Organic, Honeybees and Humans
Raining Rose, a Certified B Corp, donates 1% of annual profits to Heifer International to help directly support honeybees, supplies and training for beekeepers. The supplier also received LEED certification for its sustainable facility in 2014.

Redwood Classics (asi/81627)

Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council member
The supplier upcycles landfill-destined vintage clothing, is focused on creating a diverse and locally sourced supply chain and has a Sustainable All-Over-Print solution, among other initiatives.

Refresh Glass (asi/81255)

10 Million Bottle Rescue Mission
The supplier has diverted more than 2 million glass bottles from the waste stream, upcycling them into custom drinkware. It also donates glasses with minor blemishes to Habitat for Humanity.

RIPL Goods (asi/82503)

B Corp
A Certified B Corp since January 2025, every order with RIPL Goods set off “a lasting ripple effect of positive change”. Profits from each product are used to fund one of its five impact programs: ocean, education, rainforest, clean water and disaster relief. For example, every RIPL Bottle sold funds a day of employment for someone in a remote coastal community to collect plastic waste, the sale of every RIPL bag funds one week of education for a girl in an under-resourced community, and each RIPL notebook sold funds the purchase and protection of 1,000 square feet of rainforest.

Riviera Towel Company (asi/82647)

Mission to Heal the Ocean
Riviera Towel donates 5% of net profits to several marine-focused nonprofits, including Oceana, Coral Restoration Foundation and the Sea Turtle Conservancy.

Royal Apparel (asi/83731)

GOTS
The Made in the USA apparel supplier uses Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified yarn, certified recycled PET and other sustainable materials in its eco-friendly garments.

Rupt (asi/84203)

Carbon neutral, recycled materials
Rupt exclusively uses recycled materials across all products, including recycled ABS, stainless steel, PC and polyester. Every product is carbon neutral, with the company calculating and publishing cradle-to-gate CO2 emissions – from raw materials to manufacturing, packaging, transportation and storage. Carbon emissions are offset through financing the King County Forest Carbon Program. The program has secured 96 parcels totaling 514 hectares to prevent land clearing for development or timber harvest. The supplier also led an industry-wide donation drive to support victims of the Kerrville, TX, floods.

S&S Activewear (asi/84358)

Community Giving, Fair Labor Association

S&S Activewear supports community organizations through its ongoing Apparel Grant Program, which awards five grants each month, providing $2,000 in apparel to each recipient. In addition, S&S Activewear is a participating member of the Fair Labor Association and says it has been assessed by EcoVadis.

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SanMar (asi/84863)

Canvas for Good, bluesign System Partner, Fair Labor Accredited
SanMar outlines its sustainability and social responsibility efforts on its A Canvas for Good site, noting that it has made monetary and in-kind donations to Breakthrough T1D, the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society, the Mhotivo School and organizations local to the communities where it operates nationwide. A member of Cascale and accredited by the Fair Labor Association, the supplier has set Science-Based Targets for reducing carbon emissions and is also a bluesign System Partner to underscore its commitment to sustainable manufacturing and responsible chemical management.

Showdown Displays (asi/87188)

EcoVadis Bronze, Common Hope, CEAP food shelf
Through Common Hope, Showdown employees sponsor 52 children in Guatemala, helping them achieve a high school education in a country where the average education is 5.4 years. Employee volunteer teams have also traveled to Guatemala to build homes and support classroom activities. Showdown employees also support the CEAP food shelf through multiple food and supply drives each year. The supplier also received a bronze rating in 2025 from sustainability assessment firm EcoVadis.

Smiling Tree Gifts (asi/87842)

Trees for the Future, Forest Stewardship Council
A women-owned business in rural Minnesota that sustainably handcrafts engraved wood products from start to finish, Smiling Tree Gifts plants one to three trees for every product sold in partnership with Trees for the Future. It sources sustainable, American-grown wood from Forest Stewardship Council-certified suppliers whenever possible. Products are finished with organic oil and locally sourced beeswax. This family business is also plastic-free; product packaging and shipping materials contain no plastic, and most are also biodegradable.

SnugZ USA (asi/88060)

Wounded Warrior Project
Snugz donates 1% of Basecamp brand sales, with a minimum of $100,000 per calendar year, to the Wounded Warrior Project to support its mission to honor and empower wounded warriors.

Sock Club Enterprises (asi/88072)

1:1 matching program
Upon request, Sock Club Enterprises, which manufactures its socks 100% in the U.S., will match any sock purchase with a donation of socks to a variety of organizations it’s partnered with. The donations come from its inventory of overruns produced in the supplier’s mills. Current partners include: Samaritan’s Purse; Sock it to Em Campaign; Sunrise Navigation Center; The Charlie Center; Austin Street Forum; Todos Juntos; Ronald McDonald House of Central Texas; and Cover the City Project. The supplier also uses Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper for its white header cards, and its kraft header cards are made from recycled paper.

Spector & Co. (asi/88660)

EcoVadis Bronze, One Tree Planted, The Ocean Cleanup, SMETA, Green Business Benchmark
Spector & Co. donates a portion of net sales for every purchase from its Ora Natural collection to help with reforestation efforts, thanks to a partnership with One Tree Planted. Also, 1% of sales from the supplier’s Ashbury Nomad Must Haves Renew bags is donated to The Ocean Cleanup to help remove plastic from the ocean. The bags in the collection are made from at least 50% recycled plastic.

SRG (asi/84592; Canada, asi/84595)

EcoVadis Silver, Community Care Kit, Water4Good

SRG says it has positioned sustainability as a core business value, investing in carbon reduction strategies such as the electrification of its Ontario facility, energy efficiency projects, and 100% Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for its Chicago facility. SRG adds that it continues to place reduction as a priority: reducing energy, water usage, waste and air emissions. With a Bronze Medal from EcoVadis, annual Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) audits, and soon-to-be FSC certified sites, SRG has a robust sustainability program. Additionally, its award-winning Community Care Kit program supports youth experiencing homelessness with essential school items. SRG’s giveback collection supports PromoCares’ Water4Good campaign, an industry initiative bringing clean water to at-risk communities.

Stand4Socks (asi/88996)

B Corp, SMETA, Buy-One-Give-One
Stand4Socks, a certified B Corp, is a purpose-driven sock supplier serving the prom and retail markets. Through its buy-one-give-one model, the company donates a pair of socks for every pair sold, supporting individuals experiencing homelessness through UK and international charity partners. The supplier works with audited manufacturing partners and incorporates sustainable materials across its collections where possible.

Stanley/Stella Inc. (asi/89011)

GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GRS, Textile Exchange, Fair Wear Foundation
Stanley/Stella, founded in 2012, is a Belgian brand with a focus on traceable, sustainable textiles. The supplier has active accreditation and memberships with the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Fair Wear Foundation and Textile Exchange. The supplier documents its supply chain, from farm to fabric, extensively on its website and annual sustainability report.

Starline (asi/89320)

Various charities
Starline donates goods to local schools' sports activity centers. Additionally, the firm and its employees adopt several families during the holiday season through the Buffalo Hearing and Speech organization. The suppler also partners with Diversified Labor Solutions, a nonprofit that helps refugees get acclimated and find employment, typically through temporary engagements.

Storm Creek (asi/89879)

B Corp, EcoVadis Gold, 1% for the Planet, bluesign System Partner
Storm Creek, a certified B Corp, earned a Gold rating from EcoVadis. It has a goal of donating $5 million to charity by 2030, and as of the end of 2025, it’s $3.34 million toward its goal. In the past year, Storm Creek donated $232,000 in cash and matching gifts, along with $271,000 in in‑kind apparel and discounts to more than 55 nonprofits, including the National Park Foundation. Storm Creek has upcycled over 65 million plastic bottles – including nearly 20 million in 2025 – thanks to the high percentage of recycled polyester (rPET) used in its garments. In 2026, Storm Creek became the first U.S. promo supplier to achieve bluesign PRODUCT status.

Stormtech Performance Apparel (asi/89864)

EcoVadis Bronze, Carbonhound Certified
Stormtech is committed to responsible sourcing, product longevity and reducing environmental impact. The supplier donates essential outdoor apparel to partner organizations in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K., supporting youth access to the outdoors. Stormtech holds EcoVadis Bronze recognition (Top 35%) and Carbonhound Certification (Standard), demonstrating strong sustainability management, transparency and progress toward emissions reduction across its value chain.

Terry Town (asi/90913)

Kindly
Terry Town launched its Kindly Program in 2021. Since its launch, the supplier has donated more than $20,000 and partnered with worthy organizations like Fred Finch Youth & Family Services, World Central Kitchen, American Red Cross and Corazon de Vida.

The Book Company (asi/41010)

American Forests
The Book Company donates a portion of its profits each year to help plant trees through conservation organization American Forests.

Threadfast Apparel (asi/91163)

Better Cotton, One Tree Planted
The apparel supplier, which sells in the industry through a partnership with Top 40 supplier alphabroder (asi/34063), focuses on using materials that are more sustainable. It’s transitioned to recycled polyester across all collections and is a member of Better Cotton, a worldwide cotton certifier and sustainability initiative. Through its Plant with Threadfast program, the firm works with One Tree Planted to have a tree planted in areas affected by deforestation for every case of garments sold.

TO THE MARKET (asi/91489)

WBENC
TO THE MARKET provides a suite of responsible sourcing solutions powered by its software, traceVERA. This includes supplier vetting, digitized workflows and impact reporting, which it says gives companies the tools to harness their purchasing power for good. TO THE MARKET has a network of 200+ verified suppliers across 60 countries.

Towel Specialties (asi/91605)

Coral Vita, Melanoma Research Foundation, Salvation Army
Towel Specialties introduced two new giveback programs for 2024: donating a portion of sales for its coral reef towels to Coral Vita, a Bahamian organization dedicated to restoring coral reefs; and donating a portion of all sales to the Melanoma Research Foundation. The supplier has also donated towels and blankets to the Salvation Army for many years.

Twintech Industry (asi/92357)

Feed My Starving Children, Los Angeles Food Bank
The supplier raises funds to end childhood malnutrition, through its Power Bar for Hungry Kids charity campaign, which donates a portion of annual sales for its Power Bar power bank to the nonprofit Feed My Starving Children. In 2023, Twintech Industry raised nearly $9,000 for the organization. The supplier’s Power Bank to Food Bank campaign, donating part of revenue from all power bank sales to a local food bank, has raised more than $30,000 for the Los Angeles Food Bank.

Vantage Apparel (asi/93390)

EcoVadis Bronze, 1% for the Planet, Clean Ocean Action
Vantage Apparel's Earthwise collection is made from Repreve, a high-quality recycled polyester, which helps to keep plastic bottles from ending up in oceans and landfills. The supplier has partnered with 1% for the Planet, pledging 1% of sales from its Earthwise Collection and Denali jacket to go to Clean Ocean Action, a New Jersey nonprofit committed to protecting beaches and the environment.

VisionUSA (asi/80060)

1 Bottle = 1 Tree Planted
The supplier offers products from the retail brand ZOKU, which has a tree planted via the Eden Reforestation Projects for every one of its vacuum-insulated stainless-steel bottles or tumblers purchased.

Warwick Publishing (asi/95280)

Forest Stewardship Council
A family-owned supplier that manufactures mainly paper products at its St. Charles, IL-based facility, Warwick has earned Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) chain of custody certification through third-party certifier SCS Global Services. The supplier also works with local recycling plants to handle its manufacturing waste responsibly.

World Emblem (asi/98264)

Hands On Deck Program
World Emblem employees are encouraged to participate in volunteer opportunities offered by the company or to pursue volunteer work that's of personal interest to them.

Zusa (asi/99560)

B Corp, 1% for the Planet, Climate Neutral
The Plymouth, MN-based supplier recently became a certified B Corp, receiving a score of 123.3 on its assessment, which is 72.4 points above the median score for ordinary businesses. It’s certified carbon-neutral by Climate Neutral, a nonprofit that works to eliminate carbon emissions. Zusa donates 1% of its profits to environmental causes through its partnership with 1% for the Planet. A large portion of its products are made from recycled materials, and its boxes, packaging and poly mailers are recyclable and made largely from recycled content.

Distributor Do-Gooders

4imprint (asi/197045)

one by one
4imprint awards $500 promotional products grants to nonprofits and other organizations making a difference in their community.

Artcraft Group (asi/125050)

EcoVadis Bronze
Artcraft Group says it prioritizes sustainability with its P.O.W.E.R. (Promotional Options With Environmental Responsibility) process. It has a Bronze rating from business sustainability assessment platform EcoVadis.

BAMKO (asi/131431)

American Heart Association, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, No Kid Hungry, Meals on Wheels
BAMKO has pledged to allocate 1% of its BAMKO Collection sales to four charities in 2024, choosing a different nonprofit to focus on for each quarter of the year.

Barker Specialty (asi/132690)

EcoVadis Bronze
The Cheshire, CT-based distributor received a bronze ranking from sustainability assessment firm EcoVadis, putting it among the top 35% of more than 100,000 rated companies. Barker Specialty received its highest marks for Labor and Human Rights, followed by Environment, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. The company said it has been working toward carbon neutrality by taking measures that include implementing a solar array.

BDA (asi/137616)

EcoVadis Platinum, BDA Cares Foundation
BDA’s UK offices received a Platinum rating from sustainability assessment firm EcoVadis. The company was graded on four main areas – environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. With an overall score of 76, BDA is in the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVadis. The BDA Cares Foundation, founded in 2011, has raised more than $1.4 million for nonprofits that include the American Red Cross, Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County and FareStart.

Better By Bluestar (asi/141977)

B Corp, 1% for the Planet, Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia, Climate Neutral Certified
The distributor, a Certified B Corp, donates a portion of profits to Wissahickon Trails, a nonprofit that maintains trails and protects the local watershed.

Brand Addition (asi/202515)

EcoVadis Gold
Brand Addition, part of The Pebble Group, holds an EcoVadis Gold rating, placing it in the top 5% of companies assessed for sustainability performance. The company is committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieved a 46% reduction by the end of 2023. For its 2024 Earth Day initiative, Brand Addition funded the removal of over 221,000 pieces of plastic from the ocean through its partnership with Take3ForTheSea. The company also holds global certifications in ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 27001 (Information Security), as well as ISO 14001 (Environment) and ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) at all warehouse locations.

Brand Fuel (asi/145025)

B Corp
As a cofounder of Reciprocity Road and PromoCares, Brand Fuel is committed to donating 3% of rebatable client spend on core products to The Promotional Products Education Foundation, PromoCares and PromoKitchen annually. The distributor also donates 5% or more of employees' time through pro-bono services to nonprofits annually.

Cimpress (asi/162149)

Various charities
In FY2023, Cimpress says it made more than $500,000 in cash donations and over $160,000 in in-kind donations to various causes. Among the donations were National Pen’s contributions of pens, notepads, flashlights and other promo products to schools across Africa, through an ongoing partnership with Spring Global Delivery Solutions.

Cintas (asi/162167)

EcoVadis Bronze, various charities
Cintas, which has a Bronze rating from sustainability assessment company EcoVadis, noted in its most recent impact report that it reduced its greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 11% and reduced energy usage intensity by 13% in fiscal 2023. The distributor said it has donated more than $11 million through philanthropic partnerships since fiscal year 2019, giving to organizations including the American Cancer Society, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the American Heart Association.

Clove & Twine (asi/141001)

1% for the Planet, One Tree Planted, Climate Neutral Certified
This Denver-based distributor has raised more than $25,000 for sustainability-focused nonprofits through its 1% for the Planet partnership; had more than 71,000 trees planted through its partnership with One Tree Planted; and offset 352 tons of carbon through Climate Neutral. Among the organizations it has supported are Rocky Mountain Wild, the Catamount Institute, Water for People and the Conscious Alliance.

Creative Studio Promotions (asi/170976)

EcoVadis Gold
Creative Studio Promotions earned a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, putting the distributor at the top 5% of companies ranked. EcoVadis rates business sustainability on four platforms: environmental impact, labor and human rights, ethics and procurement practices. The distributor says it has been partnering with clients for years on recycling, upcycling and reuse initiatives – helping to keep more than 100,000 pounds of outdated branded merch out of landfills.

DLA Promotions (asi/181551)

Donate Life America
DLA Promotions is a full-service promotional products distributor where 100% of net profits are used to support organ, eye and tissue donation. DLA Promotions profits go to support the work of Donate Life America, a nonprofit devoted to increasing the number of registered organ donors.

Doing Good Works (asi/222095)

Registered public benefit corporation, Certified Social Enterprise
Doing Good Works has a mission to change outcomes for youths in foster care. The firm designed its business based on a 10/20/30 model: 10% of profits fund programs for foster youth, 20% of employee hours are encouraged for volunteering in the community, and 30% of employees have been impacted by foster care.

EcoPlum (asi/185835)

B Corp, EcoVadis Bronze, Green America Gold, American Sustainable Business Network, Fair Labor Association
EcoPlum sources products based on standards that include USDA organic, fair trade, biodegradable, renewable, recycled, reusable, women/minority-owned, Made-in-the-USA, handcrafted or artisan, vegan, nontoxic, and third-party eco-labels. EcoPlum is also a member of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, America is All In, Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) and the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty.

Elevate Brand Marketing (asi/600369)

EcoVadis Gold
Elevate Brand Marketing earned a Gold ranking from EcoVadis, putting it in the top 5% of companies assessed by the business sustainability assessment company.

Fairware (asi/191452)

B Corp, veritree, EcoVadis Silver
Fairware has been a B Corp since 2010 and is focused on sourcing sustainable and ethical promo products. The distributor partnered with veritree to plant 10 kelp along the Pacific coast of British Columbia for every order it invoices, starting from January 2023 onward. The distributor earned a score of 64 out of 100 in its most recent EcoVadis audit, earning a Silver ranking, putting it in the 88th percentile of companies ranked.

Fluid Branding (asi/195718)

B Corp, Ecologi, Match Funding Scheme
The U.K.-based distributor has been a certified B Corp since 2019. In August 2021, the company partnered with Ecologi, which helps brands calculate their carbon footprint, reduce emissions and fund climate projects. As part of the partnership, it launched its “A Tree With Every Order” campaign, and has funded the responsible planting of more than 100,000 trees since then. Fluid Branding will also match funds for charitable causes supported by its team members.

Full Line Specialties (asi/199688)

B Corp
The distributor became a B Corp in December 2021, after going through a rigorous year-and-a-half-long evaluation process.

Genumark (asi/204588)

B Corp
The Canadian distributor became a Certified B Corp in May 2023 and notes that it will measure and manage the impact of its business on its workers, community and the environment with as much rigor as it manages and monitors its profits.

Geiger (asi/202900)

EcoVadis Platinum
The Lewiston, ME-based company earned a Platinum rating from sustainability assessment firm EcoVadis, putting it among the top 1% of companies ranked on four key categories: environmental impact, labor and human rights standards, ethics, and procurement practices. Geiger’s headquarters in Maine is LEED certified Gold and includes a 696-panel solar energy system, from which it derives all of its power.

Grossman Marketing Group (asi/215205)

SwagCycle, EcoVadis Gold
The SwagCycle initiative was launched with a mission of finding new life for unused or unwanted swag; it has thus far has kept a cumulative 3.35 million items out of landfills and facilitated roughly $12.6 million in charitable donations, according to the firm's founder, Ben Grossman.

HH Global (asi/168860)

EcoVadis Gold, various charities
HH Global, which has a Gold medal from sustainability assessment firm EcoVadis, partners with a variety of environmental initiatives and contributes to various charities, outlining its ESG and social responsibility efforts in its annual sustainability report. For example, every September, HH Global employees take part in the St. Jude Walk/Run; the company has raised more than $40,000 to help support children’s cancer research and treatment.

HALO Branded Solutions (asi/356000)

EcoVadis Silver, RewearAble
HALO earned a Silver medal in 2023 from EcoVadis, a firm that audits companies in four key areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. HALO notes that it’s in the top 22% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis. The distributor also notes that as part of its ongoing efforts to keep waste out of landfills it donated 37.5 tons of obsolete merchandise to RewearAble, a recycling and job creation program committed to employing people with developmental disabilities, and to waste management firm eWork.

Harper+Scott (asi/220052)

B Corp, EcoVadis Silver, various charities
The distributor says it approaches every project with sustainability as a top priority, as part of its status as a Certified B Corp. It donates to organizations that advance the arts, education and community events, as well as helping to support people in need. Among the organizations Harper + Scott has supported are the Anti-Defamation League, which fights all forms of antisemitism and bias; the American Cancer Society; the Equal Justice Initiative, which is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the U.S.; Food 1st, which helps feed emergency service workers; United Way Worldwide; Women in Need, which provides safe housing and critical services to homeless women and their children; and World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit that provides meals in the wake of natural disasters.

Image Outfitters (asi/230088)

B Corp, iShare
Through its iShare program, Image Outfitters donates up to 10% of each individual sale to a customer's nonprofit of choice. So far, it's donated more than $203,000.

Innovatex Solutions (asi/231194)

Yellow Brick House
The Richmond Hill, ON, distributor works with its suppliers to give needed items, like blankets and duffel bags, to Yellow Brick House, an Ontario-based organization that provides shelter and prevention resources for women and children escaping abusive relationships. For every order of at least $1,500 CAD spent in its Made in Canada catalog, Innovatex will donate a Confidence duffel to the organization.

Jeckil Promotions (asi/234315)

Jeckil – Pay It Forward
Since April 2022, the Chamblee, GA-based distributor has selected a different charitable organization each month and donated a portion of sales to it. The company says it chooses charities based on what’s important to the employees, partners and owners. So far, Jeckil has donated over $58,000 to 12 charities, including Autism Speaks, The Mayfly Project and the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Leaderpromos (asi/287087)

B Corp
The woman-owned, WBENC certified promo distributor, headquartered in Columbus, OH, became a certified B Corp in October 2023.

MadeToOrder (asi/259540)

Pay It Forward Program
Through the Pay It Forward Program, the distributor supports the PPEF Scholarship program, which provides college scholarships to students connected to the promotional products industry. For qualifying projects, clients can select an organization, and MadeToOrder will make a charitable donation on their behalf. The program includes the following organizations: 1% for the Planet, Dress for Success, American Heart Association, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and The Humane Society of the United States.

McCabe Promotional Advertising (asi/264901)

B Corp, Marigold Collection, Little by Little campaigns
McCabe Promotional Advertising donates 3% of proceeds from the Marigold Collection to national charities. Throughout the year, the distributor also runs Little by Little campaigns, where it sells a limited-edition product with a design by a local artist. 100% of the net proceeds from these campaigns are donated to local or national charities working to create positive impacts. Previous recipients for Little by Little include Foodsharing Ottawa, Food Secure Canada and Urban Roots London.

Merchology (asi/169169)

EcoVadis Committed

This distributor, which also operates the B Corp custom apparel brand Zusa, earned a Committed Badge in its EcoVadis assessment, recognizing ongoing positive performance and contributions to the environment. This company also partners with EcoEnclose and International Paper for 100% recycled shipping boxes and poly mailer bags.

Monitor Premiums (asi/275615)

1% for the Planet
The distributor donates at least 1% of its profits to environmental nonprofits that include Protect Our Winters, Sustainable Surf/SeaTrees and Truckee Donner Land Trust.

Nadel (asi/279600)

CDP
Nadel participates in CDP to advance a more sustainable, net-zero, deforestation-free and water-secure world through transparent, data-driven action. The company recently earned a B score in its most recent CDP submission and works with Greenplaces to strengthen its climate strategy, driving continuous improvement through credible, actionable sustainability initiatives. Nadel also participates in EcoVadis among other sustainable efforts.

Oaklandish (asi/169128)

B Corp
Oaklandish, a screen printer and apparel company based in Oakland, CA, has been a certified B Corp since August 2012. The firm says it has a mission to spread “local love” by way of civic-pride tees and accessories, while creating quality inner-city jobs for locals. It also donates a portion of profits to grassroots nonprofits committed to uplifting Oakland. To date, the decorator has given over $44,000 in in-kind donations and $15,000 in cash to various charities.

Overture Promotions (asi/288473)

EcoVadis Silver, Ecologi
Overture is a certified minority-owned, woman-led organization dedicated to increasing annual expenditures with diverse suppliers through its diverse supplier portal and on-site fairs. The distributor partners with local charities that serve diverse populations and recently filmed a DE&I-focused “Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid” episode. In 2023, Overture received the “Diversity Champion Award” from the Lake County Juneteenth Commission and the “Community Ambassador” award from local partner, A Safe Place. Overture is also a member of the United Nations Global Compact and the UPS Carbon Neutral Program. The distributor received a Silver rating on its 2023 EcoVadis audit, ranking in the 88th percentile of audited companies. Additionally, it plants a tree for every order over $20 in partnership with Ecologi.

ParsonsKellogg (asi/339615)

1% for the Planet
ParsonsKellogg donates 1% of profits from sales of Patagonia products to various environmental charities through 1% for the Planet. The distributor also facilitates charitable giving through its Galilee Project initiative.

PromoShop (asi/300446)

EcoVadis Bronze, Certified Carbon Neutral, #psCARES
PromoShop donates to a range of local, national and international charities. In addition to financial contributions, employees volunteer at events and the distributor creates products to raise funds for causes. Among the nonprofits it's worked for are the American Heart Association, the Surfrider Foundation, Kitchens 4 Missions and Paws 4 Life K9 Rescue. In 2023, PromoShop received a bronze rating from EcoVadis, a company that conducts sustainability assessments. The distributor also has a Carbon Neutral certification from Climate Impact Partners.

Social Imprints (asi/164607)

veritree
San Francisco-based Social Imprints is a “fair chance employer,” with a high percentage of its workforce considered at risk – either recovering from substance abuse with at least two years of sobriety, a recently discharged veteran, a formerly incarcerated citizen, or someone who’s been on and off public assistance, according to the company. In 2023, the distributor launched a sustainability initiative that includes a partnership with veritree, which connects businesses with verified tree-planting projects. Social Imprints has pledged to plant 40,000 mangrove trees in Mobasa, Kenya, this year.

Staples Promotional Products (asi/120601)

EcoVadis Silver
Staples North American operations are powered by Green-e certified 100% renewable energy. Staples uses EcoVadis to assess, score and report supply chain sustainability performance through its Green Light Responsible Sourcing program.

Summit Group (asi/339116)

EcoVadis Silver
Summit Group has a Silver medal from EcoVadis, putting it in the top 15% of companies assessed by the business sustainability platform.

twelveNYC (asi/347988)

B Corp, EcoVadis Gold
This agency for the design and production of merch was founded in 2005 and became a certified B Corp in April 2022. Boasting an EcoVadis Gold rating, the firm has an in-house sustainability team that helps clients with life-cycle analysis, certification research, material data sheets and more.

Whitestone (asi/359741)

1% for the Planet, EcoVadis Committed, Aclymate NetZero Pledge, Circular Impact Initiative
Through its brand RISE, Whitestone is focused on a variety of sustainable activities, including the Circular Impact Initiative, which has a goal of diverting 75,000 items from landfills by 2027. The distributor has also pledged to donate a portion of revenue to environmental causes, through its 1% for the Planet membership. Additionally, Whitestone said it's committed to offsetting all company emissions as part of its broader sustainability strategy.

Zagwear (asi/365552)

EcoVadis Silver, Sedex
Founded in 1995, this branded merch distributor is committed to transparency in its supply chain, with 100% of its supplier partners reporting to the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (SEDEX) platform. The company also received a silver ranking from sustainability assessment company EcoVadis.

If your company has a giveback program, a noteworthy charity initiative, is a Certified B Corp or has some other sustainability-related certification, and you’d like to be added to this list, please email your information to Promo for the Planet Editor Theresa Hegel at thegel@asicentral.com.

Giving Back Is Key at ASI

Since 2003, ASI has contributed over $2 million in cash and goods to worthy causes, showcasing a deep and lasting commitment to philanthropy. In 2024, ASI raised over $35,000, highlighted by $15,000 donated to help United Way of Bucks County fight hunger, feed the elderly and provide emergency shelter and schooling for children.

ASI’s charitable contributions and efforts spanned a wide range of causes, combining corporate and employee-driven efforts, many organized by ASI’s Charity Initiative group, formed by employees in 2021. The collective efforts underscore ASI’s commitment to social responsibility and community impact, promoting goodwill toward all, including:

Ensuring Happy Holidays: In its 20th year, the Holiday Gift Drive raised a record-breaking $12,846, providing gifts like bikes, games, sports equipment and art supplies for over 350 underserved children in Bucks County, including those in homeless shelters.

Supporting Emergency Shelters: Raised $4,500 and donated 12 boxes of food to the Bucks County Emergency Homeless Shelter.

Providing Disaster Relief: Donated $2,500 to the American Red Cross to aid recovery efforts for Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

Fighting Hunger: Donated $2,820 to Philabundance, a nonprofit food bank serving the Philadelphia region.

Honoring Veterans: Hand-delivered thank-you letters to 180 World War II, Korean and Vietnam War veterans leaving for a trip to Washington, D.C., sponsored by Bucks County Tour of Honor.

Helping Sick Children: Raised over $500 for the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, which provides housing for families visiting hospitalized children.