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PLANET BIODIVERSITY

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

PRODUCT SUSTAINABILITY CONCLUSION

5 Divisions6 Corporate Values8 Sustainability Policy

3 Introduction3 Message from Our CEO

12 Top 5 Workplaces14 Health and Safety16 Inpro University18 Community Supported Agriculture18 Muskego Area Food Pantry19 Diversity and Equal Opportunities19 Volunteer Time20 Lunch and Learn Programs22 Community Involvement

26 ISO 14001 and EMS27 Objectives and Targets28 Carbon Emissions29 Electric Usage30 Gas Usage31 Water Usage32 Byproduct Usage34 Green Tier36 Adpot-A-Hwy Program

40 Bees42 Fish44 Native Prairie46 The Nature Conservancy of Wisconsin48 Sustainable Business Committee48 Green Product Committee50 Earth Week 2015

54 Acquisitions and Business Growth56 Supply Chain Sustainability58 Product Transparency60 Monumental GREENBUILD

64 Sofi and Gabi Envision66 Sustainable Product Analysis Tool66 Chemicals of Concern Tracking68 GREENGUARD Certification68 Inpro’s Product Take-Back Program70 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

74 Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council 76 Milwaukee Sustainability Rountable78 USGBC and USGBC Wisconsin80 Health Product Declaration Collaborative

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ABOUT INPROINTRODUCTION

ECONOMIC RESPONSIBILITY

RECOGNITION + PARTNERSHIP

Message From the

CEO “Sustainability is a value integrated into the way we run our business at Inpro because it’s the right thing to do. What started out as genuine community participation and common sense environmental stewardship has evolved into a realization that we have a responsibility to all stakeholders to move beyond compliance. We are proud to have formalized our sustainability commitment. Alongside health and safety, appearance and service, sustainability has been identified as one of our corporate pillars. While Inpro has been a thought leader in many respects, when it comes to integrating principles of sustainability into daily actions, we believe there is room for everyone to improve. We share our sustainability story to push the needle forward in the industry and to remain transparent to our employees, customers, community members and others. Thank you for taking the time to read about our most recent endeavors!”

2016 Sustainability Report

INTRODUCTION Inpro has had a strong sense of environmental and community stewardship since 1979. Over time our commitment to environmental, social and economic performance has evolved significantly. We look forward to sharing our sustainability journey with you through our third consecutive corporate sustainability report. Within this publication, you will find qualitative and well as quantitative information on our sustainability commitment. Feel welcome to use this document as a resource to implement similar initiatives and principles into your own organization.

Following the guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) we chose to include information that reflects our significant sustainability impacts under the categories of environmental, social and economic impacts. While information has been organized in these three pillars, it is vital for our readers to understand these three elements work in tandem to make our sustainability initiatives as successful and effective as possible. For example, while we identify employee engagement initiatives as a part of our social sustainability pillar, these initiatives help us attract and retain great employees which has a positive effect on our financial health.

This 2016 Corporate Sustainability Report includes information from the year prior. While completely voluntary, we believe it is important to remain transparent internally as well as externally on our ever-evolving sustainability journey.

Phil Ziegler - CEO

ABOUT INPROSince 1979, Inpro has been dedicated to providing customers with products and services that help make their lives easier. Our obsessions only grown from there; currently extending to health, safety, sustainability and appearance concerns.

Headquartered in Wisconsin Inpro has grown to become a global leader in manufacturing. We constantly strive to make sure our processes are as modern and innovative as you are.

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IPC® is our flagship division, founded in 1979. Our IPC® division manufactures products that protect building interiors from relentless damage without compromising choices. Main products include corner guards, wall systems, handrails, rigid sheet wall protection and wall guards.

Acquired in 2006, in Endurant® we design custom solutions to fortify any washroom against commercial demands. Some of our products include shower surrounds, wall cladding, washroom privacy partitions, shower receptors and decorative shower panels.

Acquired in 2003, our SignScape® division creates and installs signs to help connect the dots so people always know where they’re going and how to get there. Main products include sign collections, rigid vinyl signs, photopolymer signs, ADA signage and exterior signage.

Acquired in 2001, in JointMaster® we protect buildings in their stand against the elements to provide a safe environment for people. Main products include compression seals, floor expansion joint covers, foam seals, exterior expansion joints and Fireline520 fire barriers and systems.

Launched in 2015, with Ascend™ you don’t have to sacrifice the look you want for the protection you need. This product division utilizes the same material as the IPC® Door + Wall Palladium Beveled Edge panels with edge protectant technology and SignScape® divisions so that interiors match seamlessly.

Acquired in 2001, Clickeze® covers a facility’s most essential privacy needs by making and installing innovative solutions to ensure people within buildings feel comfortable. Main products include cubicle track and IV track systems, privacy curtains, solar shades and window treatments.

At Inpro®, we go to obsessive lengths to create products that protect the APPEARANCE of buildings and the

HEALTH and SAFETY of the people who use them every day.

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CORPORATE VALUESOur corporate values are incredibly important to the triple-bottom-line initiatives integrated into our business practices. Expectations that so closely align with environmental, social and economic responsibility.

• Promote high integrity through ethical and sustainable business practices.

• Encourage and respect input from all internal and external individuals.

• Attract, develop, inspire, and retain a talented work force.

• Participate in and support continuous improvement.

• Provide a life-long learning environment.

• Promote a safe and healthy environment.

• Support work/life balance initiatives.

• Protect assets and corporate image.

• Support community initiatives.

VISION STATEMENTInpro® is committed to being the recognized global leader in our industries through:

• Individual employee care and support—employees first

• Providing and promoting total corporate quality

• Complete customer satisfaction


SUSTAINABILITY POLICYAt Inpro we have a formal sustainability policy which you will find below. Later in this report you’ll see we also have a formal environmental policy. The sustainability policy concisely encompasses our overall approach to integrating sustainability principles into every day and long-term business decisions. The environmental policy focuses specifically on environmental stewardship and is a policy defined, in part for ISO14001 and Environmental Management System compliance.

At Inpro, operating in a systematically sustainable manner provides opportunities to be innovative when it comes to business practices and product offerings. We understand that everyday matters, matter every day. It is Inpro’s sustainability policy to conduct business and product development with consideration of the relationship with people, the planet and profit.

We intend to continuously reduce our overall environmental impact, positively impact the communities within which we operate, and provide an economically responsible place of employment for our employees and respective communities. We realize that as the world around us—knowledge, technology, culture and policy—evolves, so will our sustainability policy.

New Employee Sustainability Training: All new Inpro employees go through a robust new employee training program within the first few weeks of arrival. Training reviews workplace culture and etiquette, safety, product information, sustainability and more. It is important that each of our new colleagues understands sustainability is a mindset integrated into the culture here at Inpro and that each of us has a part to play in achieving a more sustainable future.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYWhether one categorizes this aspect of our sustainability commitment as social responsibility, social performance or stakeholder engagement at the end of the day we’re really speaking about doing well by the communities within which we operate. Our sustainability initiatives are developed for and therefore involve the active participation of employees and stakeholders throughout our communities. In the following pages you will find replicable examples of ways we’ve engaged our colleagues around sustainability principles and taken our commitment out into our communities. Supporting our community is an inherent part of our corporate values.

“Our mission and values are important factors in attracting and retaining employees at Inpro. Sustainability is one of our key values and it helps us prosper because it positively affects our employees, customers and brand. Our sustainability efforts in HR help to advance our goals in talent acquisition, employee health, safety and well-being, work-life balance, reward and recognition programs, gender equality, performance management and career development.

Employees need to know that their employer is doing the right thing and involving employees in our sustainability efforts builds employee motivation. Motivated employees are more productive, efficient, and satisfied which translates into better customer service and business growth. Employees want purpose in their work and we strive to maintain a culture that appeals to employees who seek meaning in their job. We will continue on the path of creating a culture and environment that helps our employees reach their full potential.”

—Laurie O’Loughlin, VP Human Resources

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MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL’S TOP WORKPLACES OF 2015The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has been recognizing the Top Workplaces in southeastern Wisconsin since 2009, giving businesses and organizations an opportunity to celebrate and share their best practices. The program is voluntary and the number of workplaces surveyed has grown each year. In 2015, Inpro was recognized as a Top Workplace in the midsize company category for the sixth consecutive year. Below are some of the statements our colleagues submitted to the survey.

“I feel appreciated.”

“I’ve always felt like I was treated fairly. I consider Inpro a family.”

“The company sincerely cares about the employees!”

“Very good benefits and perks.”


HEALTH AND SAFETY Inpro is committed to supporting wellness efforts because we take our employee’s overall health, productivity and well-being seriously. We again offered the Healthy Rewards Program to our colleagues in 2015.

While staying active is very important, there is more to healthy living than just exercising. Wellness is a way of living – eating a healthful diet, reducing stress, managing one’s well-being every day. Everyone takes different steps to enhance their health and well-being. That is why the Healthy Rewards Program includes other important areas in wellness such as preventive screenings, good nutrition, education, safety, volunteering and more.

The Healthy Rewards Program allows participants to earn points throughout the year for making smart decisions about their well-being. There are three Achievement Levels: Bronze, Silver & Gold. At the end of the year, points earned can be redeemed for rewards!

• Inpro had 105 employees who reached one of the Award Levels in the Healthy Rewards program for 2015. (78 Gold, 22 Silver & 5 Bronze).

• The Poker Walk is usually our most popular event; we had 183 employees take part in the 2015 Poker Walk.

• Inpro held 10 different Lunch and Learn topics throughout 2015 on various topics such as Elder Care, Bone Health, Fire Safety, Types of Life Insurance, Real Estate 101 and Staying Active. Our L&L’s are very well attended with most of the sessions having 40+ attendees. 75 employees attended the Bone Health topic presented by Dr. Whitcomb.

• Inpro hosts a Flu Vaccine clinic open to employees, spouses and children 18+ free of charge. 160 flu vaccines were administered in 2015.

• We launched the Fitbit Purchase program in Nov 2015. 164 employees took advantage of the discounted group price and Inpro subsidy to purchase a Fitbit.

Inpro has a firm responsibility to prevent injuries to employees. To meet this responsibility, we have made every effort to lessen hazards by installing safer equipment, machinery and devices, and by providing policies and training to our employees. Inpro has a Safety Committee comprised of Department Representatives selected to serve on the team. Their purpose is to meet on a regular basis to discuss safety problems, recommend solutions or programs to maintain the safest work place possible, and effectively keep the company in compliance with government regulations. They have the responsibility to bring to the attention of fellow employees violations of safety rules, unsafe acts, and the importance of wearing proper safety apparel (glasses, shoes and equipment).

In keeping with our goal to be world-class in all that we do, Inpro conducts a health and safety strategic planning session with all of our safety members each year. This daylong event is used to review past accomplishments and strengths as well as identify weaknesses and opportunities for improvement. One way to gauge ourselves is applying for awards to puts up against other world-class manufacturers. Inpro was awarded an Outstanding Achievement Certificate being a 2015 Wisconsin Corporate Safety Award Finalist from The Wisconsin Safety Council. Inpro also worked over 2.1 million hours without a lost time injury that began August of 2013.


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INPRO® UNIVERSITYInpro University’s mission is to support the children and families of Inpro employees. Our center provides a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for all children. Through play and personal interactions we provide meaningful care and education that promotes each child’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Our goal is to lay the foundation that will instill the love and joy of learning throughout their life time.

Here is what Inpro University has been up to over the past year:

• Crafts, projects, and even classroom furnishings are continuously being made from recycling materials or items found at Goodwill, etc.

• Classrooms use less and less of the florescent lighting. Natural light is encouraged and used most often.

• We maintain house plants for all classrooms; a special caretaking classroom job for the children.

• We transformed an old barrel found at a rummage sale into a rain barrel. Children can now independently help water the garden. They are also taught to use the water collected from the rain sparingly, especially this past summer. This has raised their awareness of our climate and how dependent we are on natural rain fall.

• Again we planted a full garden which the children help care for daily. Everything that is harvested is shared among all the children. On Wednesday’s our Preschool Room has a “Cooking in a Cup” class. The main ingredients are what has been gathered from the garden.

• All classrooms are now taking nature walks. Their walks are along the bike trail and also in the wooded area across the street. The sole purpose is to get our children in unmanicured nature for them to explore uninterrupted.

• All teachers this year have been assigned to incorporate at least one element of nature in their classroom consistently. Whichever element they decide on it needs to be available to the children for them to explore, manipulate, and play with in an open ended way. Teachers are to document their observations of the children.

• Teachers have also been assigned to write about their own relationship with nature. How connected are they themselves? What makes them uncomfortable or comfortable alone in nature? How often are they outside digging in dirt? Walking through woods or even a park? What is it in them that has resistance for their classroom children to explore nature verses the park with equipment? Getting dirty? Hurt? The unpredictability of the space? Do they have thoughts that various rocks, bark, sticks, moss and dirt are less of a value for children and their education then the manufactured bright colored animated educational toys? ect…..I have them bring their nature journals or at least a report of what they have discovered about themselves in relationship to nature to our staff meetings.

• Having the teachers work on themselves and their relationship to nature will in turn create more of an authentic atmosphere for the children in their class. When their teacher brings or encourages them to connect with nature it will come from them and their willingness. Not because the center director said “we should do this” or this “looks” sustainable to others. As the children’s teachers we are the example, the model. The children know when something brought to them is authentic and meaningful and when it’s not.

- Allison Erickson, Executive Director Inpro University


COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTUREInpro is proud to have partnered with Godsell Farms in 2015 through their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. A CSA consists of a cooperative between farmers and consumers/shareholders. Shareholders provide enough money in early spring to meet the farms operating expenses for the upcoming season. In exchange, the members receive a portion of the farms produce each week throughout the season. This investment allows participants to connect to their food, the land, and those who tend the soil. Throughout the season, members get to know the farmers who grow their food which creates a great connection to the local community.

To learn more about Godsell Farms and the CSA program visit www.godsellfarm.com.

MUSKEGO AREA FOOD PANTRYInpro has a tradition of hosting employee lunches every other Thursday for our colleagues. During those lunches employees are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items that are then given to the Muskego Area Food Pantry. The Muskego Food Pantry’s mission is to feed the people of the Muskego area and treat them with dignity, respect, and compassion. Typically, the Food Pantry receives a full barrel or two of canned goods per month from these efforts, which helps them continue to feed hundreds of people monthly. Additionally, the Food Pantry is currently housed in one of Inpro’s buildings in the Muskego Industrial Park at no cost to the pantry.

DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIESThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is intended to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities. Signed into law on July 27, 1990, the ADA is divided into four major sections: employment, public services and transportation, public accommodations and commercial facilities, and telecommunications. Inpro fully subscribes to the principals and intentions of the ADA and expects all employees to adhere to those principals as well. Specifically, Inpro employees may not discriminate in any employment practice against people with disabilities, including practices such as recruiting, hiring, promotion and termination.

Inpro is also committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other employment classification as defined by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. We pledge that we shall take affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants and employees are treated equally in areas including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, transfers, upgrades and promotions, rates of pay and other forms of compensation, disciplinary actions, layoff or termination, and participation in Company sponsored programs.

VOLUNTEER TIMEEmployees who have been employed at Inpro for more than a year may volunteer up to eight hours to assist an organization working in the areas of wellness, environment, youth events and charity fundraisers. This gives our employees flexible time to give back to causes they care about, making our community that much better!


CONTINUOUS LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: LUNCH-AND-LEARN PROGRAM AND LEED GREEN ASSOCIATESOne of Inpro’s corporate values is to provide a life-long learning environment for employees. For this reason we have developed a very robust employee Lunch-and-Learn program. In 2015 beyond the health-focused learning opportunities listed above, we also offered sustainability-related learning opportunities. We invited in Andy Hemken, local apiarist and honey partner to speak about the ecological, economic and health benefits of bees and other pollinators. We also welcomed Lisa Sasso of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) to share information on green home infrastructure such as rain gardens, rain barrels and pesticide-free landscaping.

In addition to our Lunch-and-Learn program we offer to all employees the opportunity to earn their LEED Green Associate credential. Given the customers and markets we serve, it is imperative our employees understand the benefits of the sustainable built environment and are able to consult customers around this topic. That is precisely why Inpro will provide all the tools necessary for employees to study, earn and maintain this well renowned credential.


COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTCommunity involvement is a huge part of Inpro®. We began in Muskego, Wisconsin and are proud to continue to do our best to support the community whenever we can. Our employees proudly put time and effort into volunteering to a variety of community service activities.

Schools to Skills Tour, a joint effort with Waukesha County Action Network: The premise of this program is to educate youth about acquiring skillsets for manufacturing and hands-on positions at technical schools and within the manufacturing sector. During their time at tech school they may seek employment opportunities while still learning the trade.

Career Tour, a joint effort with the Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce: The learning objective of this program is to educate high school students on the various job opportunities available in the area. As many of the students associate manufacturing with hands on assembly work, we emphasized the fact that there is a place for everyone in the manufacturing arena; including sales, administration, sustainability, marketing, training and development, human resources and more.

Job preparedness event, a joint effort with the Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce: Each year a handful of managers take part in the mock interview process at Muskego High School to prepare students for future positions they will pursue. 2015 marked our fourth year of participation!

Inpro Scholarship: Each year Inpro provides one $1,000 non-renewable scholarship to members of the current year graduating class of Muskego High School. Funds are to be utilized for a two or four year program at a college, university or technical school. 2015 marked the seventh year of the Inpro Scholarship!

Junior Achievement Program: Each year a core group of 10 Inpro employees teaches Junior Achievement coursework to local schools. 2015 marked the fifth year of participation!

Sandhill Booster Club Support: Every other Thursday when employees gather for a catered luncheon, donations are welcomed for the Sandhill Booster Club. The club uses the funds to support local families in the Muskego area. 2015 marked Inpro’s fifth year of participation and throughout the year our employees raised approximately $3000 to donate!

PLANETAt Inpro, we understand that we cannot ultimately succeed as a business

if the natural environment isn’t healthy. That is why we go beyond mere

compliance to have as much of a positive and rejuvenating impact on the

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ISO14001 AND EMS$

In 2013 Inpro earned its ISO14001 certification with the support of a robust Environmental Management System (EMS). As defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “an EMS is a set of processes and practices that enable an organization to reduce its environmental impacts and increase its operating efficiency.” For Inpro, creating an EMS managed and maintained by specific employees has allowed for a very pragmatic and well-organized approach to environmental performance accounting.

Each autumn the EMS team gathers to review the achievements and potential shortfalls of objectives and targets set for that year. After review, the team identifies all significant environmental impacts across the company and begins to set objectives and targets for the following year. The team then meets at a minimum every six weeks to update progress on those objectives and targets. Each year the EMS is reviewed by all Senior Managers in the company. To the right is an overview of our 2015 objectives and targets.

OBJECTIVES & TARGETSOBJECTIVE: Minimize consumption of natural resourcesTARGETS:

• Reduce copy paper usage by 7%.• Investigate alternate transportation options for “on campus” travel.• Establish a fuel conservation program for company-owned vehicles.• Establish baseline reporting of LP usage. • Investigate water reduction strategies.

OBJECTIVE: Increase energy efficiencyTARGETS:

• Investigate sub-metering program in Extrusion, Injection Mold and IT.• Reduce electric usage by 5% (figure based on kWH per Dollars Shipped).

OBJECTIVE: Decrease waste to landfillsTARGETS:

• Evaluate feasibility of using regrind of most popular IPC colors into new products.• Reduce waste by 10% at Apollo East & West building. • Investigate baling cardboard on-site.

OBJECTIVE: Decrease use of chemicals that are toxic to environmentTARGET:

• Establish an ecological procurement policy. OBJECTIVE: Increase supplier’s role in our EMS system.TARGET:

• Educate suppliers on our sustainability initiatives and the role they play. OBJECTIVE: Educate employees on environmental practices at office and home. TARGET:

• Offer 3 Lunch ‘n Learn programs focused on environmental practices.• Investigate how to utilize Inpro green space.• Establish employee energy conservation program.

OBJECTIVE: Decrease Inpro’s carbon footprint TARGET:

• Develop greenhouse gas reduction strategies.


CARBON EMISSIONSFor years, not unlike many organizations, we tracked our environmental performance indicators with tools such as Excel. In 2015, Inpro took a giant step forward and actually integrated environmental accounting and sustainable enterprise software called SoFi, into our performance tracking. This software is provided by thinkstep and allows us to more easily upload data, set targets, create analytics, forecast and backcast scenarios and identify risks in order to maximize impact mitigation. The following graphics were developed within this software. We use 2012 as a baseline and have normalized most of the data against dollars (USD) shipped in order to compare year after year more consistently. We have not yet calculated our Scope 3 emissions, although we do partner with UPS in the Carbon Neutral Program to ensure carbon offsets are purchased.

ELECTRIC USAGEElectric usage increased by 141,825 kWh between 2014 and 2015 due to increases in product demand and an increase in square footage of our corporate campus. After the data was normalized per dollar shipped our overall electric usage came down. We are pleased to see this trend continuing from 2012 even as production increases. Inpro has invested in many energy efficiency alternatives including: energy efficient lighting; energy efficient electronics; energy efficient appliances; energy efficient industrial equipment; motion sensors; timers; and other lighting controls; temperature control systems; smart meters/energy management software; automatic sleep modes for computers, printers; and storage virtualization to name a few. In the past we have also partnered with the Focus on Energy Program in Wisconsin to help identify increased energy efficiency opportunities.

As indicated by the chart above, Inpro’s Scope 1 emissions were reduced slightly between 2014 and 2015 while Scope 2 emissions were up less than 1%. During this time Inpro added a 30,000 square foot office building to our corporate campus.


GAS USAGEInpro’s natural gas usage is primarily a result of heating during colder months. Average low temperature in Wisconsin is 30.4°F with the coldest months falling between October and March. Per the Wisconsin State Climatology Office 2013 and 2014 had more frequent days that fell below 0°F than 2012 or 2015 which may explain the increase in natural gas usage. We are happy to report usage dame down in 2015 compared to 2014 both in actual station energy usage as well as after being normalized per US dollar shipped.

WATER USAGE Inpro’s total water usage was up in 2015 compared to years prior. Between 2014 and 2015 Inpro added a 30,000 square foot office building to our corporate campus. We hypothesize the increase is attributable to additional water use from toilets and sinks in the new building in addition to the initial irrigation of landscaping during development. Additionally, sales were up in 2015 which correlates with initial higher water usage volumes; especially in our hydrographics department which utilizes a water dip tank in the product manufacturing process. Water reduction goals remain a focus of our Environmental Management System; we continue to investigate and implement ways to more efficiently and effectively use and replenish this invaluable resource.

Inpro has invested in water conservation technologies including: automatic sinks; low-flow toilets and urinals; low-flow faucets and shower-heads; water efficient industrial processes; rain sensors in automatic irrigation systems and seasonal settings in automatic irrigation systems. We have also implemented storm water management techniques such as detention ponds, riparian buffers and biofilters.


BYPRODUCT USAGEIn 2015 our recyclable product sold to vendor increased due to a newly found market for scrap material previously sent to landfill. Waste reduction is an environmental impact investigated on an annual basis. Inpro implements office waste minimization actions such as recycling bins next to all landfill cans at the office, eliminating individual printers in favor of fewer, shared or multi-functional devices; most copiers and printers are set to two-sided printing; fax and printer cover sheets have been eliminated; paper files have been replaced by an electronic system; we’ve removed our business from bulk and junk mailing lists; we’ve integrated permanent kitchenware use instead of disposable cups, plates, utensils; and food products have begun to be composted onsite. We currently recycle items such as cardboard and paper; plastic; glass; metal; ink toners/cartridges; batteries and electronic waste.


GREEN TIERNear Earth Day, 2015 Inpro proudly accepted a spot in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Green Tier Program. Representatives of the DNR presented a certificate of acceptance to CEO, Phil Ziegler, the Sustainable Business Committee and Environmental Management System Team acknowledging Inpro for our company-wide continued sustainable business practices.

The Green Tier program is a recognition and partnership program between Wisconsin businesses, trade associations, communities and non-profits, and the Department of Natural Resources. Green Tier is designed to encourage innovation, collaboration and new environmental goal setting.

“Over the past 15 years, Inpro has continued to push the envelope with sustainability and product development,” Ziegler said. “Our manufacturing teams continually look for new ways to reduce waste and work closely with our suppliers to find the best materials for manufacturing efficiently.” Requirements of the Green Tier Program include having a strong environmental record, a willingness to exceed regulatory standards and overall improving of performance and the environment.

“Inpro’s obsession goes beyond protection,” Amanda Goetsch, Inpro’s Sustainability Manager, said. “Our goal is to operate and produce products through a sustainability lens of environmental, social and economic performance and responsibility for the betterment of all stakeholders.”


ADOPT-A-HWY PROGRAM Inpro has for the second consecutive year, partnered with Waukesha County Adopt-A-Highway Litter Control program. Our first clean-up took place on May 10th and was a blast! We cleaned up over 2 miles of Hwy U from 164 to ES. One local resident came outside to see what we were up to; in over his 20 years of living on that stretch of road he has never seen a group of people cleaning it up. He was thrilled to see Inpro care enough to dedicate a few hours to cleaning up his neighborhood throughout the summer!

Adopt-A-Highway is Wisconsin’s litter control program and helps:

• Reduce litter along Wisconsin’s highways

• Build statewide support for the anti-litter and highway beautification programs

• Educate the traveling public to properly dispose of litter

• Enhance the environment and beautify Wisconsin’s roadsides.

In 2015, Inpro was part of the Wisconsin Adopt-a-Hwy cohort who picked up over 1,360 bags, over 19 tons, of garbage throughout the year. Bumpers, an engine, and a refrigerator door, were the most unusual items found.

BIODIVERSITYBiodiversity projects at Inpro not only directly benefit the natural

environment but also offer an educational opportunity for our colleagues

and surrounding community. Whether it’s implementing a bee colony

farm on our campus or installing partial native prairie to our landscaping

we attempt to integrate systematic and ecological principles into our

relationship with the natural environment

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BEESA syndrome known as Colony Collapse Disorder has been on the rise causing honey bee colonies to decline at an annual rate of 30% or more. This phenomenon causes adult bees to abruptly vanish, leaving the queen and her brood in a deserted hive. The danger of colony collapse is significant as numerous agricultural crops rely on bees for pollination.

Bees pollinate more than 100 types of crops in the U.S., from almonds to berries. According to the UN, close to $200 billion worth crops globally are dependent on bees to help in spreading pollen. Inpro has decided to do its part in reversing the trend by installing a honey bee sanctuary on its corporate campus outside Milwaukee. In 2015 we expanded our bee sanctuary to four hives or approximately 24,000 to 28,000 bees.

This project has offered a platform for employee education on honey bees, their decline, the health benefits of local honey and more. Inpro has also involved young students at Inpro University daycare on campus. Honey is sold to employees throughout the year and all proceeds go back into the project. Additionally, we’ve had a handful of employees learn from the Inpro experience and install bee hives on their own property.


FISHIn 2015 Inpro began an exciting circular economy partnership with a business owned and operated by David Ewald, called Fishiding. Fishiding artificial fish habitat products have continued to lead the industry with innovative forms of strictly reclaimed, artificial PVC fish habitat since 2008, focusing on fish growth and reproduction. Flexible limbs of all sizes and massive surface area, produce shade, food and protection. From impenetrable shallow water fry/forage cover up to 15’ tall spires of vertical habitat, all models self-open or bend to shape and drop in the lake directly out of the box.

Artificial habitat products utilize reclaimed pre- and post-consumer rigid PVC without manufacturing. Unlike standard recycling which requires breaking down to re-manufacture, by using reclaimed materials no additional plastics, chemicals or energy are needed. By re-using existing un-wanted materials, a multitude of advantages continue to emerge. Each individual habitat model is unique with no two units being exactly the same, creating unlimited textures and variety, closely mimicking nature and what fish prefer. David’s product has been utilized in many projects including the Wisconsin DNR Wild Rose Hatchery project, the Allegany Reservoir Habitat project and Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea, California to name just a few.


NATIVE PRAIRIEIn 2015, Inpro continued to maintain a partial native prairie as part of its overall landscaping plan. Perennial species include the Eastern purple coneflower, Little bluestem and the Black-eyed-Susan to name a few. Not only are these native plants aesthetically pleasing but also help us reduce water consumption for irrigation as well as fuel consumption for lawn maintenance.


THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF WISCONSINProceeds from the Inpro’s 2015 Earth Day 5K run and walk were donated to The Nature Conservancy of Wisconsin. “The Nature Conservancy is working across Wisconsin to protect our state’s water, forests and grasslands. Since their founding in 1960, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 232,200 acres of land and water in some of Wisconsin’s most critical landscapes. These areas include the Baraboo Hills in Sauk and Columbia counties, the Door Peninsula, the forests of northern Wisconsin, the Mukwonago River watershed in southeast Wisconsin, and the Military Ridge Prairie Heritage area in southwest Wisconsin. The Nature Conservancy also owns and manages preserves in other locations around the state. Conservancy preserves are open to the public for recreational activities such as hiking, hunting, canoeing, cross-country skiing and wildlife-watching.” To learn more, visit http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/wisconsin/


SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS COMMITTEEInpro is again very proud of the level of employee engagement related to our sustainability initiatives. The Sustainable Business Committee was formed in 2010 when almost 30 employees expressed interest in contributing to a more sustainable workplace. The task of the Sustainable Business Committee is to manage and promote internal sustainability initiatives focused on environmental, social and economic responsibility. In 2015 fifteen Inpro employees actively participated on the committee throughout the entire year.

GREEN PRODUCT COMMITTEE Inpro’s Green Product Committee is tasked with acting as an incubator for sustainable product research and innovation, making consensus-based decisions to communicate to colleagues throughout the company. This committee is geared toward our product management team and helps inform colleagues throughout the company on green building and product transparency trends to name a few areas of focus.


EARTH WEEK 2015Inpro’s 2015 Earth Week was packed with fun and educational opportunities! Our Sustainable Business Committee helped compile a week’s worth of activities to help celebrate the 45th anniversary of Gaylord Nelson’s first Earth Day.

Activities included daily “Did you Know?” emails distributed to the entire company (topics covered water awareness, energy awareness, climate, food systems and the history of Earth Day), handing out over 400 native tree saplings to employees, free electronic recycling for employees, kicking-off of Inpro’s compost program, an Earth Day 5K run and walk with proceeds benefiting the Nature Conservancy of Wisconsin and a celebration of our acceptance to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Green Tier program.

We especially enjoy celebrating Earth Day due to the fact that the founder of the holiday, Gaylord Nelson is from Wisconsin. Former Senator and Governor Nelson was born in the “North Woods of Wisconsin in 1916 and grew up admiring the beautify of the Wisconsin land…” (www.nelsonearthday.net).

ECONOMIC RESPONSIBILITY Without remaining financially and economically viable Inpro wouldn’t have the

opportunity to initiate the sustainability principles shared with you in this report.

It is incredibly important for us to offer a secure place of employment. While

many of our sustainability initiatives also have a positive impacts on our bottom

line sometimes we implement practices because it’s the right thing to do. We’d

like to take this opportunity to update you on changes to the business and

initiatives that directly impact our bottom line.

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ACQUISITIONS AND BUSINESS GROWTHEarlier in 2015, Inpro acquired Buffalo, N.Y. based Fireline 520 LLC, one of the nation’s premier designers and manufacturers of fire barriers for expansion joints. Fireline 520 became a wholly owned subsidiary of Inpro, and as such maintained its staff and production operations in Buffalo. The installation of fire blankets and fire-stop material sin expansion joints protects buildings and reduces occupants’ exposure to smoke and flame, which allows for safer evacuation. Fireline 520 also holds several patents incorporating vapor and water barrier systems to reduce a building’s exposure to the elements.

Shortly after the acquisition of Fireline 520, Inpro announced the acquisition of Hinkel Inc., a North Carolina-based manufacturer of window shades and treatments, cubicle curtains, privacy systems, and decorative and specialty products. Hinkel continues to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Inpro, and maintains its staff and operations at its facilities outside of Charlotte. Widely known for its professional, responsive customer service, Hinkel is a leading manufacturer and installer of privacy and design products which protect buildings from the people who use them and people from buildings they use every day. The company specializes in serving healthcare, senior living, corporate, educational and government facilities, as well as designers and general contractors.

“We’ve been a supplier to Hinkel for years, and know the Hinkel family and their excellent operations quite well,” said Marc Holland, President. “This is a win-win in that Hinkel gains from Inpro’s domestic and international reach, and we gain through their product offerings, and by establishing an eastern U.S. manufacturing, distribution and installation hub in Charlotte.”

“Inpro enhances the Hinkel business model in many ways,” said Teresa Hinkel, general manager of the new subsidiary. “As a family run businesses, we share a passion for exceptional product quality, professional installation and outstanding customer service. Our customers will benefit from Inpro’s wide variety of products and services and short lead times. Our employees will have access to generous benefits and opportunities for advancement. We are enthusiastic about our future with Inpro and the positive impact it will have with our community, our customers, our employees and our industry.”

In spring 2015, Inpro announced Ascend™ Elevator Protect Systems, the newest addition to our line of interior architectural products. Ascend™ ensures that Inpro’s devotion to protecting the appearance of buildings and the health and safety of the people who use them every day is taken to a new level. Ascend™ now provides elevators with the same great protection Inpro has provided for more than 30 years.

Each cab will be installed with Inpro’s Palladium® Beveled Edge Wall Panels designed to withstand the toughest abuse. Palladium® panels are more durable than real wood, feature Edge Protectant Technology™ and have a Class A fire rating.

“When protecting buildings, there is usually a give-take relationship between protection and aesthetics,” Mark Alan, Senior Vice President of Product Management and Development, said. “With Ascend™ Elevator Protection, cabs can be just as beautiful as they are functional and safe.”


SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY Supply chain sustainability is an increasingly hot topic in the sustainability realm. Our relationships with suppliers is highly valued and we therefore take a collaborative and educational approach to integrating sustainability into those business relationships.

Every other year Inpro hosts a supplier conference, inviting key suppliers to our World Headquarters in Muskego, Wisconsin for two days of discussion and collaboration. Part of the program includes updates on Inpro’s sustainability initiatives, sharing of best and next practices and giving suppliers notice of upcoming sustainability related expectations.

Inpro has been a long-time participant in the Wisconsin Green Master’s Program. As noted further in the report the Green Master’s Program is a business recognition program for Wisconsin-based organizations who have integrated sustainability principles into their business model. This is a robust benchmarking application that allows us to compare our achievements year to year as well as helps us set annual goals.

In 2015 we partnered with the Green Master’s Program to disperse the application amongst our key suppliers. This allowed our suppliers to understand the types of initiatives and standards we adhere to through our sustainability commitment. In recognition of their efforts we awarded the top company in a small, medium and large size company the first every Inpro Sustainable Supplier Achievement Award. Our hope is that our suppliers will continue with the Green Master’s Program in the years we do not meet. We will again encourage all of them to participate in 2017, the next time we hold the supplier conference.


SUPPLIER COLLABORATION AROUND PRODUCT TRANSPARENCY DOCUMENTATIONIt’s been three years since our first official sustainability conversation with suppliers and we’ve come a long way. In 2013 we engaged our suppliers in the Health Product Declaration initiative; one in which we helped illustrate the potential human health impacts of the chemicals within our products across their entire life cycle. This process involved educating suppliers on the market drivers behind such a request and direct business benefits to better understanding the components in their products. Since the initial request, in partnership with a handful of suppliers, Inpro is proud to say we were the first in our industry to release such product transparency documents.

A similar project involved our Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs); a document that illustrates the environmental impact of a product or service across its entire lifecycle. In 2013, Inpro was again a thought leader in our industry by being the first to publicly release EPDs. We were able to create this first batch of EPDs using primary data from our own operational data. If we wanted to expand our EPD offering to other products we had to engage suppliers for their primary data.

In 2015, Inpro did just that. We engaged one of our great local suppliers in the launch of a Stainless Steel Handrail EPD. Our partner realized the business benefit in having detailed information on the life cycle impact of their product; information they hadn’t obtained before and that could lend itself to operational and material innovation, newly realized areas of waste and inefficiency and more.

These are just two examples of ways Inpro has engaged our suppliers around significant supply chain sustainability initiatives. The results have multiple direct and indirect positive impacts not only on Inpro’s business but the business of our suppliers.

As we move into an era of greater transparency—corporate and product—it will be increasingly vital for suppliers throughout various value chains to be prepared to supply information when requested. Inpro has taken a very collaborative approach to our supply chain sustainability program. One in which we do not yet mandate certain criteria but rather explain where our sustainability principles develop, why we’re committed and how we navigate the ever-changing sustainability landscape. Approaching our suppliers with empathetic collaboration has proven more productive in the long-term and has exposed areas of business innovation we hadn’t previously realized.


MONUMENTAL GREENBUILD-WASHINGTON, D.C.Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. A wide range of individuals attend the show including architects, builders, contractors, engineers, sustainability consultants, non-profits, educators, product manufacturers and more.

Inpro had a very successful show at Greenbuild 2015 in Washington, D.C. Our booth concept was Sustainability in Motion; illustrating the complex moving parts to sustainability and more specifically Inpro’s continuous journey and relationships with all stakeholders toward a more sustainable future.

In order to portray this concept in a creative manner we partnered with the New Auburn, Wisconsin High School to create a Rube Goldberg machine. Within a Rube Goldberg machine no single function can survive without the others. This demonstration tangibly illustrated the impact one decision in Inpro’s supply chain and stakeholder community has on another.

For example, increasingly architects and designers request sustainability-related information on products and processes from manufacturers. Many times, manufacturers must engage with first and even second tier suppliers to obtain the necessary information. If manufacturers or suppliers do not have the information it proves to be a great opportunity for collaboration and education for all parties involved.

Needless to say our booth concept received positive attention with Greenbuild attendees. Check it out the Rube Goldberg machine for yourself by visiting Inpro’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/InProCorporation/videos.

On the tradeshow floor, Inpro was fortunate to be situated near one of our good partners, thinkstep. Thinkstep is the organization we have partnered with over the last three years in our product transparency program. Our Sustainability Manager had an opportunity to speak in their booth about corporate sustainability reporting trends.

In addition to Inpro’s tradeshow presence, the third annual Road to Sustainability Roadtrip occurred concurrently. Along the way to Washington, D.C. our Sustainability Manager met with many partners in the sustainability journey including suppliers as well as enthusiastic sustainability champions at firms such as Cannon and IKM in Pittsburgh! To read about these collaborative efforts check out our blog archive at: www.inprocorp.com/blog/2015/November

Finally, Inpro is proud to go above and beyond to offset the carbon emissions from all of our employees who traveled to and from the tradeshow. We partnered for the second year with TerraPass. TerraPass helps businesses, institutions, and individuals take responsibility for their impacts of emissions. This has resulted in “implementation of dozens of renewable energy and greenhouse gas destruction projects that in aggregate have reduced greenhouse gases in our atmosphere equivalent to billions of tons of carbon dioxide.” To learn more visit www.terrapass.com.

PRODUCT SUSTAINABILITY SPOTLIGHTInpro’s corporate approach triple bottom line performance is directly related to

our product sustainability initiatives. We have made huge strides and continue

to be a thought leader in our industry when it comes to product transparency

documentation. We have begun to engage our supply chain on reducing

environmental and potential human health impacts as a result of our product

manufacturing. The actions we take at a corporate level effect the impacts of

our products and we look forward to taking continued innovative approaches to

reducing those impacts throughout the coming years.

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SOFI AND GABI- ENVISION In 2015, thinkstep, the global leader in sustainability performance management software, data and services, announced that Inpro, the leading manufacturer of interior and exterior architectural products, had implemented its newly released SoFi ts software, part of the thinkstep.one family of products, to manage and report on its comprehensive sustainability metrics. Using SoFi ts to track and improve its sustainability initiatives, we are able to reduce risk along our supply chain, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and increase revenue while improving overall brand equity.

“We are extremely pleased with our decision to expand the partnership with thinkstep and implement the SoFi ts software ,” said Amanda Goetsch, sustainability manager, Inpro. “I love the SoFi ts user interface and appreciate how easy it is to analyze the data we collect. It helps us to identify areas where we can further reduce our consumption, make more informed business decisions and continue to assess the success of our programs. It is improving our overall corporate operations and helping us to evaluate the scope and impact of our sustainable business initiatives.”

In addition to the SoFi software, Inpro also continued to utilize the GaBi - Envision software for lifecycle assessment of our products. Since then Inpro has continued to evolve our lifecycle assessment and EPD program and has therefore integrated the GaBi edition into our product sustainability program.


SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT ANALYSIS TOOL Inpro continued to utilize its in-house Sustainable Product Analysis (SPA) tool during our new product development process. The SPA is a comprehensive and robust set of criteria all new products are gauged against before approval. While not every product will adhere with every listed sustainability attribute, this tool allows us to make sure we’re meeting sustainability market expectations as we release innovative new products.

CHEMICALS OF CONCERN TRACKING In 2015 Inpro continued to gather information on chemicals of concern from throughout our supply chain. Being proactive in this subject arena will allow Inpro to respond more quickly and with trustworthy information when architects, designers and others product libraries evolve.


GREENGUARD CERTIFICATION Inpro has been a long time partner with UL Environment through their well respected Greenguard program. According to the UL Environment Greenguard website, “Greenguard Certification is part of UL Environment…Greenguard Certification helps manufactures create—and helps buyers identify—interior products and materials that have low chemical emissions, improving the quality of the air in which the products are used.” While many of Inpro’s products have passed rigorous testing we continuously add new products to the program as requested.

INPRO’S PRODUCT TAKE-BACK PROGRAMAs the circular economy concept becomes more important to the lifecycle of a product we realized we had to refresh the Inpro Product Take-Back Program to be simpler for our customers. A product take-back program enables customers to send back Inpro product that would have otherwise ended up in a landfill. Customers are able to simply inquire with a sales rep to receive the necessary information to send material back. We take care of the cost!

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LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (LEED) AND LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGEInpro continues to be an active member in the USGBC Wisconsin community as well as USGBC National. We have and continue to be prepared to supply product information to our customers as they embark in their LEED building rating system adventures. The most common requests we receive are for recycled content, miles between manufacturer and project site, miles between raw material extraction and project site as well as indoor air quality and rapidly renewable material information. In 2015 our Sustainability Manager responded to 226 LEED specific requests; this included requests spanning across all product divisions.

The Living Building Challenge, according to their website, “is the built environment’s most rigorous performance standard. It calls for the creation of building projects at all scales that operate as cleanly, beautifully and efficiently as nature’s architecture. To be certified under the Challenge, projects must meet a series of ambitious performance requirements over a minimum of 12 months of continuous occupancy.” While definitely an increasingly popular standard on the market, Inpro received one request in our Door + Wall product division in 2015 for compliance information to the Living Building Challenge.

RECOGNITION + PARTNERSHIPSSustainability involves open and innovative collaboration. We are fortunate

to not only have a great internal group of folks working to continuously

improve but also a fantastic network of partners from across the country

and globe that help challenge and propel our sustainability commitment

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WISCONSIN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS COUNCIL AND THE GREEN MASTER’S PROGRAMInpro has partnered with the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC) over the past several years as our Sustainability Manager has taken a leadership role on the Board of Directors. The WSBC is a network of Wisconsin businesses and organizations that are interested in, or actively responding to, the challenge of sustainability. Many businesses find themselves challenged by stakeholders to describe what they are doing in this field. The Council is designed to bring businesses together and provide resources to help businesses on their path toward being more sustainable. You may learn more about the WSBC by checking out the website at http://www.wisconsinsustainability.com/.

The Council provides many resources to the state of Wisconsin, two of which Inpro specifically participates in. The first is the Green Master’s Program; a sustainable business recognition program that helps companies and organizations throughout the state benchmark their sustainability progress. In 2015, Inpro received the highest score out of nearly 200 participants throughout the state. The minimum qualifying score for a Green Masters company rose from 473 in 2014 to 524 in 2015, supporting the goal of generating continuous improvement in Wisconsin companies.

The second resource WSBC provides is hosting the annual Sustainable Business Conference; a direct business-to-business exchange of sustainability experiences, challenges, tools, solutions and ideas. The annual conference brings outstanding speakers together in a design that maximizes interaction with the audience. We believe that we have successfully made attendees investment of time productive and memorable. Inpro has been a co-sponsor of this event for the last couple of years and we look forward to the 2016 conference!

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MILWAUKEE SUSTAINABILITY ROUNDTABLE Inpro is proud to have been an original member of the Milwaukee Sustainability Roundtable since 2014. The Roundtable brings the Milwaukee region’s corporate sustainability leaders together into dialogue, discovery, and collaboration. It is a member-based organization of sustainability/ CSR business professionals from non-competing firms in the greater Milwaukee/SE Wisconsin business community.

Quarterly roundtable discussions are held with peers and industry experts. The purpose of the organization is to create a community where local sustainability leaders can focus on issues and topics that matter to them; share ideas across industries; benchmark with each other; find opportunities for collaboration; bridge sustainability connections with the regions supply chain; grow their company initiatives and bottom lines; serve the greater Milwaukee business community.

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USGBC AND USGBC WISCONSIN Inpro® has been a long time partner and supporter of the mission of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) as well as the USGBC Wisconsin Community .

The USGBC Wisconsin Community is a diverse group, and is passionate about green buildings and sustainable design. The USGBC Wisconsin Community envisions our state as a place where all people live, work, and build sustainably because where we live, learn, and labor matters. USGBC Wisconsin works toward its mission through education, advocacy, and collaboration. You may learn more about USGBC Wisconsin by visiting www.usgbc.org/usgbc-wisconsin.

The USGBC National group is made up of tens of thousands of member organizations, chapters and student and community volunteers that are moving the building industry forward in a way that has never been seen before. They are a diverse group of builders and environmentalists, corporations and nonprofits, teachers and students, lawmakers and citizens that share the same vision of a sustainable built environment for all within the next generation. As of today, more than 79,000 projects are participating in LEED across 160 countries and territories, comprising over 15 billion square feet. USGBC estimates nearly 5 million people experience a LEED building every day. You may learn more about the USGBC by visiting www.usgbc.org.

In 2015, Inpro was excited to be one of the main sponsors for the USGBC Wisconsin’s Transformation event. The event was held in November among the windy shores of Lake Michigan but the honey and whisky theme was sure to warm everyone up. Inpro played a part in helping calculate the carbon emissions from attendee’s travel to the event and was also nominated for the USGBC Wisconsin Operational Innovation award.

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HEALTH PRODUCT DECLARATION COLLABORATIVEThe Health Product Declaration Collaborative (HPDC) oversees HPD’s ongoing development, maintenance, and evolution. An HPD is an acronym for Health Product Declaration. The HPD is an open standard format for reporting product content and associated health information for building products and materials. Inpro was one of the original pilot manufacturers to take part in disclosing product information through the Health Product Declaration. Since then, Inpro has taken an active role in the HPDC Manufacturer’s Advisory Panel and continues to create HPDs for a number of our products.


CONCLUSIONOn behalf of all of our colleagues, we hope you’ve enjoyed learning more about Inpro’s commitment to continuing along our sustainability journey. We are committed to improving our practices inside and outside our company walls—all with an eye toward our obligation to future generations. As technology, policy, knowledge and culture evolves so does our lens of sustainability. We are encouraged by the trends we see in the industry, however, we also realize the work isn’t done. Our doors are always open to those who wish to share next best sustainability practices and create environments for tomorrow’s necessary solutions. If you are interested in learning more we do have a full-time sustainability expert on staff as well as information at www.inprocorp.com/sustainability. Check back in early 2017 to see all of the exciting initiatives we have been implementing throughout the year.

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