IMPACT SUPPLIERS
Responsible sourcing looks beyond price and quality to the social, environmental, and ethical impacts of how products are made. Vendors play a key role by ensuring fair labour, safe workplaces, sustainable materials, and transparent supply chains. Partners like Bastien and Gemline show how suppliers can lead the way, raising standards and driving a more sustainable future.
BASTIEN
Bastien Industries, a Canadian Indigenous shoemaker rooted in Wendat heritage since 1972, creates moccasins, boots, slippers, and accessories using animal hides and time-honored techniques passed down through generations. They also craft promotional products like luggage tags and passport holders, offering meaningful, culturally authentic gifts that support ethical sourcing and enhance the gifting experience.
GEMLINE
Gemline, a leading supplier in the promotional products industry, has achieved B Corp certification, reflecting its commitment to social, environmental, and ethical responsibility. Their practices in sustainable materials, fair labour, and transparent operations set a high standard for the industry, providing clients with products that are both impactful and responsibly sourced.
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