Sensormatic Solutions has again been recognized for its commitment to making responsible, sustainable practices available to retailers around the world. Today, the organization’s hard tag recirculation program was awarded a bronze Stevie® in the 21st Annual International Business Awards® Sustainability Initiative of the Year – Canada and U.S. category.

Sensormatic Solutions hard tag recirculation initiative was a natural extension of the brand’s existing source tagging program, which reduces labor demands by ensuring merchandise arrives in stores ready for sale. The recirculation program extends these benefits beyond a store’s operations, helping retailers reduce their environmental impact and deliver the responsible shopping options today’s shoppers are asking for.

The program offers retailers a low-cost-per-use hard tag security solution that can be recirculated, recertified and reused numerous times. It helps retailers do their part for the planet without driving up spending. Over the past two years, Sensormatic Solutions and its retail partners have recirculated over 2.5 billion tags, effectively reducing retailers’ greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the recycling of plastics. This amounts to 45.8 million pounds of plastic saved from landfills and 551,000 MWH of electricity saved (which equates to 51,391 homes’ annual electricity usage).

“Sensormatic Solutions hard tag recirculation initiative is a commendable step toward sustainability,” commented one award program judge. “By reusing and recertifying tags, they reduce waste, minimize emissions and prioritize environmentally friendly practices in the retail industry.”

As part of its ongoing effort to help retailers keep up with shopper preferences, Sensormatic Solutions continues to bring innovative products and launched its Sustainable SPX AM Label. Made from renewable materials and over 90% plastic-free, these labels enable retailers to reach their environmental objectives without changing their existing EAS systems.

The 2024 International Business Awards received entries from organizations in 62 nations and territories. More than 3,600 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories. Details about The International Business Awards and the lists of Stevie Award winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.