Lawrence, MA (April 4, 2022) – Gemline, a leading promotional products supplier, has released their 2021 annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report (CSR).  Gemline’s CSR efforts are focused on making a positive impact on society through environmental stewardship, charitable giving, diversity, equity and inclusion leadership and ethical business practices. The 2021 CSR report is available for viewing on the company’s website and can be downloaded in PDF format.

Environmental Stewardship Highlights

In 2021, Gemline directed multiple efforts to reduce their impact on the planet. In addition to being a zero-landfill facility, Gemline installed a 1,736-panel Solar Power Generation System at their Lawrence, MA headquarters that will become operational by early Summer 2022, and is expected to reduce energy consumption by approximately 43%. Gemline also joined the UPS Carbon Neutral Program, designed to offset C02 associated with their shipments, and introduced more eco-friendly products to their already robust and growing line of eco-friendly products.

The Company also proudly became a certified member of the Sustainable Business Leader Program through the Sustainable Business Leadership Network of Massachusetts (SBN). Like Gemline, the SBN is committed to raising the bar for business practices that are local, green and fair. The SBN is part of the American Sustainable Business Network, a nationwide organization that is committed to building a stakeholder-driven sustainable economy.

Charitable Giving Highlights

During 2021, Gemline made over $575,000 in monetary and in-kind donations to a variety of charitable causes that support communities through health and wellness programs, education and leadership activities, with a focus on supporting the Lawrence, MA community, one of the most impoverished cities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. What’s more, their brand partners, including MiiR®, CORKCICLE®, Soapbox®, Moleskine® and W&P, all contributed funds to charitable efforts that are making an impact in the world.

2022 and Beyond

The Company has embarked on a number of additional sustainability initiatives earmarked for 2022 implementation, including reducing the use of PVC in their products, as part of their commitment to the elimination of PVC from the entire Gemline product line by 2025, and decreasing packaging waste by 50% by the end of the year. Gemline also recently partnered with EcoVadis, a globally recognized sustainability ratings provider, to benchmark their current sustainability practices and environmental impact, increase sustainability performance and identify future improvement opportunities across the Company and supply chain.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is another key focus area for the Company, and has been for a long time. This year, Gemline is strengthening its DEI commitment by engaging a DEI training firm to provide extensive training for all Gemline employees, focusing on DEI awareness, inclusion and relationship building, all meant to further enhance Gemline’s culture.

“We strongly believe Gemline has a long-term ongoing responsibility to our community and the environment,” said Jonathan Isaacson, CEO of Gemline. “We will continue to build on our Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, seek out opportunities to lead by example and raise the bar in everything we do.”

About Gemline

Founded in 1958, Gemline is an award-winning, design-centric supplier providing high quality branded products to the promotional products industry. Gemline is ranked as the 12th largest industry supplier by the Advertising Specialty Institute. The Company’s product line consists of a wide range of electronics, bags, coolers, drinkware, stationery, writing instruments, gourmet food and lifestyle gifts. In addition to its strong portfolio of house brands and Gemline-branded products, the Company offers other high-quality retail brands such as American Tourister®, Anker, CORKCICLE®, Courant, Cuisinart® Outdoor Grilling, govino®, Igloo®, Moleskine®, MiiR®, Modern Sprout®, Osprey®, Out of the Woods®, Paper Mate®, Samsonite®, Sharpie®, Slowtide, W&P and Zebra®. Gemline is a registered trademark of The Gem Group, Inc. For more information about Gemline, visit the Company’s website at www.gemline.com or 1-800-800-3200. Find Gemline on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.