Image Group (asi/230059) is committed to lessening its carbon footprint.

The distributor in Vancouver, BC, has completed the Radicle Climate Smart Training and Certification program, which provides training and resources for small- and medium-sized companies in virtually any industry to measure and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

“Our customers want to buy from suppliers that value sustainability – especially those demonstrating climate and renewable energy leadership,” says Laura Hansen, president of Image Group. “By launching our carbon management program, we are combining business success with positive impact on the environment and society.”

Radicle is based in Calgary, AB, and its proprietary software platform measures and analyzes clients’ emissions, allowing them to make informed decisions to invest in efficiencies.

“Radicle Climate Smart businesses are among global industry leaders who have taken steps toward creating sustainable initiatives for their company’s long-term success,” says Radicle President Saj Shapiro. “[They show] they have a plan in place to make a positive impact for the environment for generations to come.”

The push to offset emissions and reduce waste seems to be gaining steam in the promo industry. In recent weeks, Ottawa-based supplier PowerStick.com (asi/51566) announced that it’s planted 10,000 trees over the past year through its collaboration with reforestation nonprofit One Tree Planted, and HanesBrands (asi/59528) stated that, in addition to reducing GHG emissions, it also diverted 92% of its waste from landfills in 2021.

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