Scope of Work

Premium Label & Packaging Solutions (PLPS), an industry leader in innovative labels and packaging for healthcare, wellness, personal care, food, aerospace, and more, faced the challenge of aligning its operations with EcoVadis’ sustainability assessments. While PLPS was no stranger to sustainability, with initiatives such as pallet recycling and waste reduction, its efforts lacked centralized policies and structure. With a key client prioritizing sustainability, PLPS set a goal to secure an EcoVadis Medal and looked to GPSI for expert guidance.

Activities

GPSI developed a tailored strategy to prepare PLPS for EcoVadis evaluation. The team focused on three main areas:

• Centralized Collaboration
  GPSI unified stakeholders across multiple PLPS locations to foster cohesive decision-making and drive engagement.
• Framework Development
  Comprehensive policies were created to address the four key EcoVadis pillars:
  • Environment: New environmental initiatives were formalized.
  • Social & Human Rights: Policies were aligned with industry-leading standards.
  • Ethics: Ethical business practices were integrated into operations.
  • Sustainable Procurement: Improved strategies for responsible sourcing were implemented.
• Simplified Assessment Process
  GPSI demystified EcoVadis requirements and handled data preparation, ensuring all documentation aligned precisely with the evaluation criteria.

Results

Through GPSI’s focused and strategic involvement, PLPS secured a Silver EcoVadis Medal on their first attempt, an achievement that places them well ahead of the 150,000 companies assessed that year. This result reflects not just compliance but also excellence in sustainability.

Key outcomes included:

• Excellent Return on Investment: By choosing GPSI, PLPS avoided the inefficiencies and extended timelines often seen when managing such evaluations independently. This helped them save both time and resources while achieving tangible results far more quickly.

• Long-Term Impact: PLPS established a Sustainable Development Committee to continually advance their eco-conscious practices, ensuring the momentum continues.
• Brand Enhancement: The Silver Medal gave PLPS new credibility in the eyes of clients across industries and was celebrated through strategic branding efforts, further positioning them as a forward-thinking company in the packaging sector.

By partnering with GPSI, PLPS transformed sustainability requirements into a strategic advantage, demonstrating their commitment to environmental responsibility while setting a strong foundation for continued success.