UK Geiger Elevates Sustainability Success with EcoVadis Platinum Award for Firebrand Promotions, a Geiger Company
March 11, 2024 – Lewiston, ME, USA – Geiger announces continued success in sustainability initiatives with a Platinum EcoVadis award rating for their recent acquisition, Firebrand Promotions, a Geiger Company.
EcoVadis, the world's leading provider of business sustainability ratings, evaluates companies across four key pillars: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. To receive the very highest rating of Platinum, companies need to score above 75% overall across all pillars. Firebrand Promotions, a Geiger Company achieved a score of 86% in their overall assessment putting them in the top 1% of companies worldwide.
Vicky Kinasz, Managing Director of Geiger International, expressed, "Acquiring Firebrand Promotions was a strategic move aligned with Geiger’s steadfast dedication to sustainable initiatives. This Platinum award for Firebrand Promotions, a Geiger Company, is a testament to the hard work and unwavering commitment of our global team in upholding and surpassing international standards."
Fifth-generation family member and VP & General Counsel, David Geiger, highlighted Geiger's global growth and ongoing commitment to leading positive change in the promotional products industry. He stated, "We are thrilled to be recognized for our global efforts in environmental stewardship and innovative sustainable practices. Geiger remains dedicated to setting industry standards and acting as a catalyst for positive transformation."
In 2023, Geiger UK was awarded their second consecutive EcoVadis Platinum Award while Geiger’s US headquartered gained their first EcoVadis Gold Award. Geiger is the first major promotional products distributor in the US to receive a Gold award.
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Geiger is the largest privately held and family-owned promotional products distributor in the world. A fifth-generation business headquartered in Lewiston, Maine, Geiger operates from offices throughout the U.S. and Europe and is affiliated with more than 450 independent sales representatives. Geiger is a socially and environmentally conscientious company, providing proactive, comprehensive marketing solutions to their clients.
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