Environmental stewardship is not talked about, it is lived. The Lauterbach Productivity System 2011 business initiatives are to improve our processes to meet the minimal certification requirements for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), TLMI’s Label initiative For the Environment (L.I.F.E.), and Sustainable Green Printing (SGP). We look forward to sharing these milestones with our clients’ suppliers, and members. Below are recent achievements, recognitions, and awards the Lauterbach Group received from various sections pertaining to our sustainable green initiatives.
	The U.S. Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone. USGBC is the developer of the LEED® green building certification program, which is a nationally accepted benchmark for building design, construction and operations for environmental improvements and human health performances. LEED emphasizes state-of-the- art strategies in five areas: sustainable site development, water efficiency, energy efficiency, materials and resources selection, and indoor environmental quality. The Lauterbach Printing Facility project was recognized as LEED Sliver certified for our state of the art facility. Lauterbach Group Facility LEED Review Summary LEED and the related logo is a trademark owned by the U.S. Green Building Council and are used with permission.
	Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. The FSC trademarks offer a guarantee that the product comes from responsible sources that support the conservation of forests and wildlife and helps people lead better lives. We are third party registered by SGS and received our Chain of Custody Certification for Transfer Systems and Fiber Sourcing from Forest Stewardship Council based on the standard requirements. Check out the FSC Certification Database for the Lauterbach Group’s certification code and license number    FSC trademark use complies with the current FSC trademark standards and guidelines for use through annual authorization.
	Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) Inc. is a fully independent, non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to promoting sustainable forest management. The program is based on principles that promote sustainable forest management, to include: protecting water quality, biodiversity, wildlife habitat, species at risk, and forests with exceptional conservation worth. SFI program requirements are audited by an independent, third-party certification body to ensure we conform. We are third party registered by SGS and received Chain of Custody certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative’s Chain of Custody Standard. Check out the SFI Certification Database for the Lauterbach Group’s SFI CoC certification type   SFI Inc. owns all right, title, and interest in these marks, and exercises legitimate control over their use.
	WI Sustainable Business Council’s Green Masters Program (v. 2.0) seeks to recognize sustainable actions by businesses from across the state. The Green Masters program is an objective, point-based program that allows all Wisconsin businesses to understand and justifiably claim the road to sustainability. Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council has qualified the Lauterbach Group as a Green Master through the Green Masters Program in nine sustainable key areas: energy, climate change, water, waste management, transportation, supply chain, community and educational outreach, workforce, and governing accountability. We are an environmental leader through continuous improvements; our final score exceeded current Green Masters. Check out the Green Masters Program Participants  Green Master Program and logo are owned by Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council and are used with their authorization.
	Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) is a member-driven association strongly committed to providing business solutions that enhance the prosperity of its members and supplier members for narrow web tag, label, and packaging industries. The Lauterbach Group received the TLMI Environmental Leadership Award for Process Improvement. This prestigious award recognizes those TLMI member companies that have consistently demonstrated a commitment to progressive environmental practices across a range of areas to include: solid waste reduction, recycling, waste or energy recovery, implementation of new ‘clean’ technologies and/or processes, and educational program implementation.
	Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) is the world’s leading professional society dedicated to the advancement of the flexographic printing industry, founded in 1958. FTA honors members of the flexographic industry for outstanding efforts that help to provide a cleaner, greener environment. The FTA Environmental Excellence Award competition recognizes companies that undertake risks for flexographic innovations while improving the environment in the process. The FTA honored, recognized, and awarded the Lauterbach Group with the FTA Environmental Leadership Award for sustainable solutions leading to a cleaner and more environmentally friendly facility; efforts included: reduced waste; prevent pollution; employee safety and protection, and technological innovations.
	The Village of Sussex is dedicated to maintaining a small town atmosphere and continuing its commitment to improving the safety, welfare and quality of life for our citizens. The Village of Sussex awarded the Lauterbach Group the “Successfully Sussex Award” on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Lauterbach Group was recognized for making an extra effort to make Sussex a better place to live, work, and play. Recently, Lauterbach Group has made monetary donations to the Pauline Haass Public Library and the Village of Sussex while also sponsoring several events in the Village of Sussex including the Sussex Village Park 50th Anniversary Celebration, the I Run the Village 5K Run/Walk and various Park and Recreation programs. The Lauterbach Group has been in strong support of the Village of Sussex since locating their new state-of-the art corporate headquarters and production facility in the Village in June of 2009. The Lauterbach Group takes great pride in lending a hand whenever possible to the beautiful Village of Sussex.
	Wisconsin Companies to Watch is a distinctive awards program developed by the Edward Lowe Foundation to honor second-stage companies that demonstrate high performance in the marketplace, exhibit innovation products, and services or processes, or otherwise make their company worth watching. Companies to Watch seek out businesses from diverse industries representing all areas of the state and are judged according to their special strengths. The Lauterbach Group is committed to environmental stewardship and providing a healthy work environment through the ease of doing business, protecting the client’s brand, and keeping promises. Sustainability and productivity are part of the company culture and we believe in creating an exceptional experience to our community, clients and members. See 2010 Companies to Watch Winner Profiles for achievements and recognitions.
	Printing Industries of America concedes that in order to “maintain a successful workforce you must provide a superior work environment”. The US and Canada graphic communications industry or suppliers to the industry are encouraged to report successful human workforce gains and achievements by way of providing a superior working environment. The Best Workplace in the Americas Award evaluates and recognizes a company’s success in recruiting and retaining qualified employees through eight human relations areas: Management Practices, Work Environment, Training and Development Opportunities, Financial Security, Work-Life Balance, Recognition and Rewards, Health and Wellness Programs, and Workplace Health and Safety. The Lauterbach Group has been recognized, two years in the running, as providing a superior work environment resulting in maintaining a successful workforce by Printing Industries of America in the Best Workplace Category for small companies. See the Printing Industries of America Best Workplace in Americas Awards listings for the list of winners.
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