InnerWorkings Receives Forest Stewardship Council Certification from the Rainforest Alliance

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Mon May 18, 2009 4:12pm EDT

CHICAGO--(Business Wire)--
InnerWorkings, Inc. (NASDAQ: INWK), a leading global provider of managed print
and promotional solutions for corporate clients, has earned Forest Stewardship
Council (FSC) Chain-of-Custody certification from the Rainforest Alliance`s
SmartWood program. This certification reflects a growing trend in the paper and
printing industry of companies making more environmentally and socially
responsible supply chain decisions. 

"FSC certification is an important part of our overall approach to preserving
the sustainability of our environment in the communities we serve. All parties
in the Chain-of-Custody play a critical role in supporting responsible forest
management," said Eric D. Belcher, CEO of InnerWorkings. "Our clients are
constantly looking to us for guidance in providing them with the latest
print-related techniques and alternatives, and FSC certification is a very
important step toward a long-term environmental solution." 

The FSC is the global standard-setter in responsible forest management.
Chain-of-Custody certification guarantees that wood that comes from certified,
responsibly managed forestlands is tracked throughout the supply chain, from the
forest to the consumer. Conscientious consumers can look for the FSC logo on
wood products to know they are supporting forest management that protects
biodiversity and supports local communities. 

"As the U.S. industry leader in print procurement solutions, we are thrilled
that InnerWorkings is now an FSC certified business. Their leadership and
influence in the printing industry will go a long way in helping us raise the
awareness and encourage the use of FSC certified materials," said Dave Bubser,
Rainforest Alliance Regional Manager. 

About 40 percent of all commercially traded timber globally is used to produce
paper, according to the FSC. Paper consumption is expected to grow by about 50
percent in the next few years. The U.S. is the biggest market for paper products
globally, producing 90 million tons of paper and consuming 100 million tons of
paper each year, according to the FSC. 

FSC certification ensures that forestry operations meet a set of environmental,
social and economic criteria covering compliance with laws and international
treaties, land-use and indigenous peoples` rights, community relations,
biodiversity conservation and maintenance of high conservation value forests,
among other things. 

The Rainforest Alliance, an international nonprofit conservation organization,
is the world`s leading certifier of forestlands to the FSC standards. To date,
the organization has certified 130 million acres of forestland. The Rainforest
Alliance works with businesses in making more responsible choices by using
market forces to protect our natural resources and support workers and local
communities. 

InnerWorkings` FSC Certificate Registration Code is SW-COC-004003. 

About InnerWorkings, Inc.

InnerWorkings, Inc. (NASDAQ: INWK) is a leading global provider of managed print
and promotional solutions for corporate clients across a wide range of
industries. With proprietary technology, an extensive supplier network and
domain expertise, the Company procures, manages and delivers printed materials
and promotional products as part of a comprehensive outsourced enterprise
solution. The Company is based in Chicago with additional offices in the United
States and in the United Kingdom. For more information on InnerWorkings, visit:
www.inwk.com. 

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InnerWorkings, Inc.
Kyle Berry
312.784.2607
kberry@inwk.com



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