We celebrate winning the Sustainability Initiative Award at Channel Summit 2023

DICOTA is thrilled to announce that it has been honoured as the Winner of the Sustainability Initiative Award at the prestigious Channel Summit 2023. This esteemed recognition showcases DICOTA's commitment to sustainability and its efforts in driving the industry towards a greener future.

What is the Award about?

The Sustainability Initiative Award, introduced for the first time this year, aims to acknowledge vendors and channel partners who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to providing eco-friendly products and adopting sustainable practices. DICOTA's win reflects its tireless efforts to go the extra mile in creating greener solutions and minimizing its environmental footprint.

The award evaluation process involved a rigorous assessment of 30 applications by a panel of jury members, including industry experts Farouk Hemraj, Founder, Channelhub, Tarika Marshall, Impact Tech Consultant, Humankind Technologies, Liam McSherry, Founder, flocq, and Tatjana Wismeth, Head of Distribution & Supply Chain Intelligence, GfK. The evaluation criteria considered the overview and impact of each initiative, the involvement of internal and third-party partners, successful project delivery, environmental benefits, stakeholder response, and future plans for sustainable development.

What is DICOTA’s Sustainable Initiative?

DICOTA has made significant progress in its commitment to sustainability. Starting in 2008, the company began exploring environmentally friendly materials for its notebook bags. This led to the launch of bags made from natural materials and, subsequently, a collection made from recycled PET bottles. DICOTA's dedication to sustainability extends beyond its products, with packaging improvements and a focus on optimizing logistics processes. The company has achieved impressive milestones, such as producing over one million eco bags and repurposing more than 12 million PET bottles. DICOTA's journey exemplifies the positive impact that can be made by integrating sustainability into core values and operations.

Looking ahead, DICOTA aims to convert the remaining 5% of its carrying solutions to sustainable materials by 2024 and explore sustainable options for technical accessories. By prioritizing sustainability, DICOTA has not only created innovative and eco-friendly products but also demonstrated its commitment to a greener future.

As DICOTA moves forward, the company remains committed to building on its sustainability initiatives and integrating them into a broader strategy. By continuing to prioritize environmentally friendly practices and fostering innovation, DICOTA aims to set new benchmarks for sustainability within the industry.

You can read more about DICOTA’s Sustainable Initiative here.

A big thank you!

DICOTA would like to express its gratitude to the Channel Summit jury members for their diligent evaluation and recognition of the company's sustainability efforts. The company also would to thank its dedicated team, valued partners, and stakeholders who have contributed to the success of these initiatives.

As DICOTA moves forward, the company remains committed to building on its sustainability initiatives and integrating them into a broader strategy. By continuing to prioritize environmentally friendly practices and fostering innovation, DICOTA aims to set new benchmarks for sustainability within the industry.

You too can contribute to a more sustainable world: by deliberately choosing a bag made from recycled PET, you can prevent used bottles from ending up in the ocean or landfills, where they can take up to 450 years to decompose. We are curious to see what you choose.