{"id":14645,"date":"2025-12-17T16:34:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T15:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bbtrading.ch\/cms\/?p=14645"},"modified":"2025-12-18T10:35:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T09:35:18","slug":"comparison-sustainability-promotional-products-suppliers-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bbtrading.ch\/cms\/en\/news\/comparison-sustainability-promotional-products-suppliers-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"The top suppliers in the Swiss promotional products market \u2013 who leads in sustainability? A comprehensive comparison."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":14644,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[117],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14645","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sustainability"],"acf":{"inhaltselemente":[{"acf_fc_layout":"header_element","header_element_titel":"Sustainability: \r\nClear Competitive Advantage \u2013 & Legal Requirement.","header_element_typ":"2","header_element_size":"3-bold","header_element_fake":false,"header_element_margin-bottom":"custom-0"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_element","text_element_titel":"","text_element_titel_typ":"2","text_element_titel_size":false,"text_element_titel_fake":false,"text_element_content":"When purchasing promotional products, sustainability plays an increasingly central role \u2013 and not just for the products themselves. Companies are placing more importance on partnering with suppliers who take ecological, social, and economic responsibility seriously, are certified, and operate transparently. Today, sustainability is no longer just a bonus; it is a decisive factor when choosing the right promotional products supplier and is increasingly mandated by legal due diligence requirements, for example, in the counterproposal to the Swiss Responsible Business Initiative.\r\n\r\n","text_element_layout":"default","text_element_bgcolor":"default","text_element_margin_bottom":"custom-0"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_img_element","text_element_titel":"","text_element_titel_typ":"2","text_element_titel_size":false,"text_element_titel_fake":false,"text_element_content":"

<\/p>According to a recent study, over half of corporate clients actively consider sustainability criteria when ordering promotional gifts. 55\u202f% specifically prioritize suppliers with environmentally friendly solutions, and 70\u202f% of consumers prefer companies that take responsibility for the environment and resources. (Source: WifiTalents<\/a>)

<\/p>\r\n\r\nBut how can you tell which supplier truly acts sustainably?\r\nLabels, external ratings, and certifications such as EcoVadis, ISO 14001, amfori BSCI, FSC\u00ae, or participation in the UN Global Compact provide clear evidence of responsible processes across the entire value chain.\r\n\r\nTo give you an overview, we have analyzed and compared the leading players in the Swiss promotional products market.\r\n\r\n

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<\/p> Many suppliers include sustainability promises in their portfolio, but not all can demonstrate that they implement these consistently, systematically, and transparently. For our ranking, we defined the ten most important criteria that allow real responsibility to be measured.

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Criterion<\/th> <\/th> Description & Relevance<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead>
EcoVadis Score<\/td> <\/td> An international, independent platform that evaluates companies on environmental, labor & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement practices. Provides transparent insight into sustainability performance and allows objective comparison.<\/td> <\/tr>
ISO 14001 Certification<\/td> <\/td> International standard for environmental management systems. Demonstrates that a company systematically measures, manages, and continuously improves its environmental impact.<\/td> <\/tr>
amfori BSCI or Sedex<\/td> <\/td> Membership in these international networks signals fair working conditions, social responsibility, and transparent, monitored supply chains.<\/td> <\/tr>
FSC\u00ae Chain of Custody Certification<\/td> <\/td> Certification for sustainable wood and paper products. Ensures materials come from responsibly managed forests and traceability throughout the supply chain.<\/td> <\/tr>
UN Global Compact<\/td> <\/td> Membership in this international initiative commits companies to uphold ethical standards regarding human rights, labor norms, environmental protection, and anti-corruption practices.<\/td> <\/tr>
CO\u2082 Accounting & Climate Action<\/td> <\/td> Systematic tracking and monitoring of CO\u2082 emissions as a basis for targeted reduction measures. Contributions to climate protection, reforestation, or renewable energy demonstrate additional commitment.<\/td> <\/tr>
Sustainability Reports<\/td> <\/td> Document progress, implemented measures, and future goals. Create transparency and trust for customers, partners, and the public.<\/td> <\/tr>
Proven Sustainable Product Range<\/td> <\/td> A broad range of sustainable products made from environmentally friendly, durable materials makes ecological responsibility visible.<\/td> <\/tr>
Other Certificates, Labels & Initiatives<\/td> <\/td> Additional evidence of deeper sustainability and social responsibility highlights commitment to ecological, ethical, and social standards.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>

<\/p>","text_element_layout":"default","text_element_bgcolor":"default","text_element_margin_bottom":"custom-0"},{"acf_fc_layout":"header_element","header_element_titel":"The Ranking:\r\nThe Top 5 Promotional Product Suppliers in Switzerland.","header_element_typ":"2","header_element_size":"3-bold","header_element_fake":false,"header_element_margin-bottom":"custom-0"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_img_element","text_element_titel":"","text_element_titel_typ":"2","text_element_titel_size":false,"text_element_titel_fake":false,"text_element_content":"Let\u2019s Evaluate! The following suppliers were included and analyzed in the study:\r\n\r\n

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