Top Five ESG Hot Topics for 2025
At Catalyst 2025, Heidi Reimer-Epp will facilitate a dynamic discussion on the Top Five ESG Hot Topics for 2025, exploring the future of sustainability in the promo industry. She’ll be joined by some of the industry’s top sustainability leaders:
- Edward Huang, Promobilia & PPPC Board Member
- Brett Boake, Score Promotions
- Denise Taschereau, PPAI Chair & CEO, Co-Founder Fairware
What You’ll Learn:
- How far the promo industry has come in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) sustainability
- Emerging areas we need to explore for a more sustainable future
Takeaways:
- The Canadian promo industry’s progress toward sustainability and what still needs to be done
- Understanding sustainability frameworks such as B-Corp certification
- How the industry can collaborate to help brands and promo professionals achieve their sustainability goals
Edward Huang – is the Vice President of Sales and Operations at Promobilia, a division of SRG, where he leads the design and manufacturing of custom, made-to-order products sourced from around the globe. With over 13 years of dedicated service to the organization, Edward continues to bring passion, leadership, and strategic insight to the industry. Known for his commitment to innovation and operational excellence, Edward remains a driving force behind Promobilia’s global growth and customer-focused solutions. He is also a PPPC Board Member and the Leader of the PPPC Sustainability Committee.
Brett Boake – spearheads all operations across North America for Score Promotions. He has 24 years of expertise in the promotional products industry and delivers exceptional leadership and strategic guidance. His extensive experience empowers him to provide valuable mentorship and insights to various teams and department heads, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. While prioritizing revenue and growth, Brett places a significant emphasis on cultivating a positive company culture. He champions an open-door policy within the office, which he believes is instrumental in building confidence and success among team members. This approach has been a key driver behind Score Promotions’ impressive growth, reflecting Brett’s commitment to nurturing a thriving and dynamic workplace.
Denise Taschereau – is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fairware, a Vancouver-based company that specializes in sourcing innovative and sustainable merchandise for top brands across North America. As the Chair of PPAI, Denise is committed to elevating the role of merchandise in the marketing landscape and ensuring our industry is addressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. Before starting Fairware, Denise was the Director of Sustainability and Community for Mountain Equipment Co-op.
Heidi Reimer-Epp – For 25 years, Heidi Reimer-Epp has led Botanical PaperWorks with a vision that blends business, creativity, and sustainability. Botanical PaperWorks is a women-owned, Certified B Corporation™ that specializes in making zero waste seed paper that grows when planted. It takes recycled paper and transforms it into beautiful plantable paper products embedded with seeds for business promotions, eco-friendly weddings, packaging, and more!
Botanical PaperWorks mission is to help individuals and organizations celebrate important events and communicate their brand messages with sustainable products that reduce waste and benefit the environment.