Gemline® Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal for Sustainability Performance 

Lawrence, MA (May 13, 2026) – Gemline®, the largest B Corp supplier in the promotional products industry and a recognized leader in corporate social responsibility, has been awarded a Gold Medal rating from EcoVadis, one of the world’s most trusted providers 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 & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The Gold Medal recognition further validates 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. 

For more information about Gemline’s betterway® Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, visit www.gemline.com. 

About Gemline 

Founded in 1958, Gemline is an award-winning, design-centric supplier dedicated to supporting all types of communities by providing high-quality branded consumer products to the promotional products industry. Exemplified in our purpose statement of 'We Promote Community,' Gemline prioritizes building connections in everything we do. 

Ranked as the 14th largest industry supplier and the 6th largest hard goods supplier by the Advertising Specialty Institute, Gemline offers a diverse range of headwear, umbrellas, writing instruments, electronics, bags, coolers, drinkware, stationery, blankets/towels, and lifestyle gifts. In addition to its strong portfolio of house brands and Gemline-branded products, the company’s product lineup includes renowned retail brands such as Ahead™, Anker, CORKCICLE®, Cuisinart Outdoors®, High Sierra®, Igloo®, iLive®, Osprey®, Moleskine®, Samsonite®, Sharpie®, and more. 

Gemline is both a Certified B Corp and State of Massachusetts Public Benefit Corporation, and is committed to making a positive impact both locally and globally. To learn more about Gemline, visit www.gemline.com or call 1-800-800-3200. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.