Corporate Responsibility
Environmental Health and Safety
At Lakeside Book Company, employee safety is paramount. We strive to continuously improve our processes, procedures, and materials to minimize risk to our employees and their environment. We aim to lead by example, exceeding compliance and regulatory requirements for our industry to ensure that our employees are safe for generations to come.
Sustainability
We believe sustainability doesn’t have to mean choosing between being cost-effective and environmentally conscious. Through our investments in new, cleaner equipment, ethically sourced materials, employee education and training, and the expectations that our vendors meet these standards, we ensure the only impact our books have is on the minds and hearts of readers.
General Product Safety Regulation Compliance (GPSR)
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) is an European Union (EU) regulation relating to compliance with importing goods, including books and educational materials, must meet strict safety, environmental, and quality standards. Lakeside Book Company is compliant with GPSR and EU product safety regulations, as well as all U.S. regulations, including CPSIA and Prop 65 in California. Read Lakeside Book Company’s GPSR policy.
Lakeside Book Company is here to help our customers understand and prepare for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Understanding a new regulation like the EUDR and its implications for your business can seem a bit confusing. As your trusted partner, we’re here to support you by sharing information and keeping you informed as the deadline approaches. Read Lakeside Book Company’s EUDR helpful information.Â
Social Responsibility
We believe in helping to take care of the communities where we live and work. We actively invest in the well-being of our communities through volunteer events and supply drives, membership in local chambers of commerce and on committees, environmental clean-ups, and more.