MOUNTAINTOP, PA, 3/23/2026 – i2M is proud to announce it has achieved Gold level verification under +Vantage Vinyl™, the vinyl industry’s premier sustainability initiative. Gold is the highest tier attainable in the program, placing i2M among an elite group of verified companies and distinguishing it above many well-known industry participants. The achievement was confirmed through independent third-party verification by GreenCircle Certified, validating i2M’s performance across the program’s Guiding Principles: environmental stewardship, social diligence, economic soundness, open communication, and collaboration.

The +Vantage Vinyl program recognizes companies at three levels: Verified, Silver, and Gold, based on the depth and advancement of their sustainability performance. Verified represents a proven commitment to core sustainability requirements. Silver indicates high compliance and advanced practices beyond the basics. Gold, the highest designation, is reserved for companies demonstrating industry leadership with top-tier performance and multiple advanced sustainability achievements. i2M’s Gold certification places it in that top tier, reflecting a rigorous, documented standard of excellence aligned with targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

“We view sustainability as a standard that shapes how we operate, innovate, and compete every day,” said Alex Grover, CEO of i2M. “Achieving Gold-level verification is a reflection of the discipline and accountability our team brings to that mindset. We’ve made deliberate investments in doing this the right way, and we’ll continue pushing forward to raise the bar for what responsible manufacturing looks like in our industry.”

“Congratulations to i2M for their successful verification to +Vantage Vinyl,” said Jay Thomas, VSC Executive Director. “Continuous improvement of sustainability is a critical initiative of the vinyl industry. By verifying to +Vantage Vinyl, i2M has demonstrated their commitment to the environmental, social and governance tenets of the program’s Guiding Principles. We look forward to our continued collaboration and partnership in the +Vantage Vinyl program.”

About the Vinyl Sustainability Council
The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), founded in 2016 in partnership with the Vinyl Institute, is a collaborative platform for companies, organizations, and other industry stakeholders to come together to advance the U.S. vinyl industry’s contribution to sustainable development. Through its +Vantage Vinyl™ verification program, the VSC aims to drive continuous improvement across all three aspects of sustainability – environmental, social and economic performance. For more information, please visit https://vantagevinyl.com/.

For more information about +Vantage Vinyl, visit: www.vantagevinyl.com.