(Editor’s Note: PromoWire by PPAI Media is a running digest of news releases and updates submitted from organizations around the promotional products industry. PPAI Media edits these only slightly, including for length, and will consider newsworthy entries from any member organization.)

December 21, 2022

Cintas Recognized Again For Safety And Health Commitments

Cintas Corporation (PPAI 303547, D12) and three of its employee-partners were recently recognized for their ongoing commitment to workplace safety and health and the United States Occupational Safety and Health Association’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).

  • Myron Harper, Cintas corporate safety and health senior manager, and Meghan Moberly, Cintas first aid and safety regional service manager, have been awarded the Voluntary Protection Program Participants Association (VPPPA)’s prestigious SGE of the Year honors for their respective VPP Regions.
  • Additionally, Bobby Hunzicker, general manager at Cintas’ First Aid & Safety Location 479 in Kansas City, was recently recognized with VPPPA’s Star Among Stars Award for Region VII.

Cimpress Releases Inaugural ESG Report

Cimpress, the parent company of Vistaprint (PPAI 565755), and National Pen Co. (PPAI 107176), has published its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, focused on fiscal year 2022.

  • The report describes Cimpress’ approach in evaluating ESG risks and opportunities as well as its actions and progress against commitments in key areas such as greenhouse gas emissions, responsible forestry, reducing and improving its plastics, support of its small- and medium-sized business customers, team member engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion, workforce safety and risk management.
  • “Cimpress has a longstanding history of integrating ESG principles within our corporate decisions and operations,” says Robert Keane, Cimpress’ founder, chairman and chief executive officer. “The report reflects years of progress toward our ideals as we strive to build a transformational and enduring business institution that drives long-term value for all our constituents: customers, team members, long-term investors, and society. While I am proud of the work we have already done, I am even more excited for the innovation, dedication, opportunity and support we will provide in the years to come as we further progress toward our goals.”

December 20, 2022

3M to Exit PFAS Manufacturing By The End Of 2025

3M (PPAI 113638, S11) today announced it will exit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) manufacturing and work to discontinue the use of PFAS across its product portfolio by the end of 2025. 3M will:

  • Exit all PFAS manufacturing by the end of 2025. 3M will discontinue manufacturing all fluoropolymers, fluorinated fluids, and PFAS-based additive products. It will help facilitate an orderly transition for customers. 3M intends to fulfill current contractual obligations during the transition period.
  • Work to discontinue use of PFAS across our product portfolio by the end of 2025. 3M has already reduced our use of PFAS over the past three years through ongoing research and development and will continue to innovate new solutions for customers.
  • 3M's decision is based on careful consideration and a thorough evaluation of the evolving external landscape, including multiple factors such as accelerating regulatory trends focused on reducing or eliminating the presence of PFAS in the environment and changing stakeholder expectations.