Pollards & Talbots Sustainability Report 2022

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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
CSR JEWELLERY SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR 2022
OCTOBER 2022
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Our business is committed to
becoming a major player in the
sustainable Jewellery packaging and
accessories industry.
We have already implemented many changes across our
company and platforms to ensure that we are taking the
necessary steps to a more sustainable future.
Our mission is to find new ways of working to improve
the impact that our business, and the wider industry,
has on the environment.
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Changes to
our BUSINESS
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CHANGES TO OUR OFFICE
LED LIGHTING RECYCLE WASTE WASTE HANDLING
We have implemented LED
lighting throughout our head
office in Liverpool, which ensures
our lighting has an 80-90%
efficiency.
LED lighting consumes less
power and reduces greenhouse
emissions,as well as being highly
reliable.
LED lighting is also the closest
alternative to natural light and
can increase energy levels,
improve mood and increase
production in the workplace.
All cardboard and paper waste
is recycled, helping to reduce
the amount going to the landfill.
By reducing the amount of waste
that goes to landfill, the quantity
of greenhouse gases emitted into the
atmosphere is also reduced.
Recycled cardboard can be used
for many different purposes, such
as cereal boxes, paper towels,
tissues and paperboard.
We compact all of our waste within
our Liverpool Head Office.
This helps us to reduce our carbon
footprint by recycling more and sending
less to the landfill.
It takes up less space than a regular
bin solution, as it reduces the volume
of waste by up to 90%. It ensures there
are no overflowing of rubbish bins
and no nasty smells.
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CHANGES ACROSS OUR OPERATIONS
FSC
CERTIFIED PAPER
OFFICE
CONSUMABLES
THERMAL
EFFICIENCY
We are implementing a rolling change
across all packaging and marketing
materials used by our United Kingdom
and overseas operations.
We use either recycled or ethically
sourced FSC Certified Paper, and
stationery such as business cards
are made from recycled textiles.
We work with an accredited
AATF partner to recycle
all our used cartridges.
Therefore we not only comply with
WEEE Directive best practice, we are
also supportive of the environment by
not compromising general waste streams.
We are replacing single glazed with
double glazed windows to improve
thermal efficiency.
We are also making substantial
investments to improve the
insulation (R-value) of our factory roof.
Together these will reduce the
energy/carbon usage of our buildings.
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CHANGES TO OUR OFFICE
WATER BOTTLES
We have distributed reusable
water bottles to all staff to reduce the
overall usage of plastic water bottles
within our offices.
The organisation that we have
purchased these from, Moon Bottles,
has teamed up with Eden Reforestation
Project to plant 5 trees for every bottle
sold and they donate 10% of their
annual profits to restore forests and
help communities in poverty.
COMMUNICATION
AND OPERATIONS
We use virtual conferencing Zoom or
Teams, both are efficient and reduce
carbon consumption by reducing the
need for travel.
We encourage our sales team to drive
hybrid cars and plan their journeys to
minimise overall travel.
Sustainability is consistently on the
agenda of all board meetings,
management meetings and works
council meetings.
RECYCLING CHAMPION
In June 2021, we appointed a
Recycling/Sustainability
Champion - Graeme Hasson.
He is passionate about recycling
and ensures we are doing all we can
to be as sustainable as possible.
His first action of his new role was to
enrol the business as an ISCC
Association Member.
For office staff, we plan to introduce a
bike to work scheme and are building a
bike shed.
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Changes to
our products
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CHANGES TO OUR PRODUCTS
RECYCLABLE
CARDBOARD
JEWELLERY
BOXES
MADE IN
THE UK
We have introduced
cardboard jewellery boxes
and rPET jewellery pouches
for retailers that are made
from recycled materials, and
are also fully recyclable.
The fabric used for the
pouches (rPET) is made from
recycled plastic bottles.
We began manufacturing
rPET pouches in the UK,
in October 2021.
Manufacturing in the UK helps
to reduce lead-in times and
offers a robust solution
during any potential
supply chain disruption caused
by off-shore production.
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CHANGES TO PACKAGING & COMMUNICATIONS
SHIPPING
BOXES
RECYCLED PACKING
TAPE
PRODUCT CATALOGUE
IN ONLINE FORMATS
All our cardboard boxes we use are
made from recycled cardboard.
They can also be recycled after use but
better still, they are all
suitable for secondary use!
We use recycled and fully
biodegradable paper packing tape.
To help reduce the environmental impact
of printing physical catalogues, we have
invested in a website application which
allows customers to read our catalogue
online in a realistic ‘reading’ format.
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SUSTAINABLE COLLECTION
In September 2022 we launched our
Sustainable Collection, a brand new
recycled Jewellery packaging option.
Featuring four new ranges of Jewellery boxes, Revive, Journey,
Evolve and Recycled Pouches. These sustainable options have
been carefully crafted from recycled paper, card and a material
called recycled polyethylene terephthalate, otherwise known
as rPET.
SAVE NATURAL RESOURCES
REDUCE POLLUTION
REDUCE WASTE
CREATES AWARENESS
rPET is created by recycling previously used plastic bottles and
giving them a new purpose. The collection features elegant soft
touch recycled card box with a recycled rPET interior.
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REVIVE RANGE
The Revive Range is our high-end
Sustainable Jewellery packaging solution.
Elegant soft touch recycled card box with a recycled PET
interior, and a luxurious hard sleeve, available in black or grey. Each box also carries a
recycled message on the bottom of the box.
Soft Touch
Recycled
Paper
Covering
Recycled
Cardboard
Core
Recycled Card
with an rPET
Covered Inner Sleeve
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JOURNEY RANGE
The Journey Range is a simple, but diverse
Sustainable Jewellery packaging solution.
A recycled cardboard folding box which includes a white recycled cotton insert. Available
in black, grey or fawn, the boxes carry a recycled message on the bottom of the box and
can be fully recycled after use.
Recycled white
cotton insert
Recycled
Cardboard
folding box
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EVOLVE RANGE
The Evolve Range is an innovative
Sustainable Jewellery packaging solution.
A space saving flat fold jewellery box made from recycled paper and card in black or grey,
and carries a recycled message on the bottom of the box. Available with or without a
recycled black pouch.
Option of a recycled
black pouch
Flat folding box
Folding mechanic
Recycled
Cardboard
folding box
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RECYCLED POUCH
Sustainable, premium feeling
jewellery pouches.
Made from rPET this jewellery pouch features a secure recycled drawstring cord
and carried a recycled message on the reverse .
Quality recycled
material
Drawstring
cord
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SUSTAINABLE POUCHES
After a significant capital investment,
Pollards & Talbots is pleased to say
that we have launched a range of
rPET pouches that are manufactured
in the UK.
QUICKER PRODUCTION TIMES
REDUCTION IN CARBON FOOTPRINT
OVERCOME POTENTIAL SUPPLY CHAIN
DISRUPTION
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ACCREDITATIONS
CERTIFICATION STATUS
July 2021
CERTIFICATION STATUS
RPET materials are certified
We are now a ISCC Association Member.
ISCC works towards a more sustainable world
with regards to the following:
Implementation of zero deforestation
Protection of land with high biodiversity value and high carbon
stock Protection of soil, water and air
Compliance with human, labour and land rights
Measurement and reduction of green house gas emissions
Traceability throughout supply chains
Integration of small holders in international supply chains
Compliance with laws and international treaties
Good management practices
The GRS is intended to meet the needs of companies
looking to verify the recycled content of their products
(both finished and intermediate) and to verify
responsible social, environmental and chemical practices
in their production.
The objectives of the GRS are to define requirements to
ensure accurate content claims and good working
conditions, and that harmful environmental and chemical
impacts are minimised. This includes companies in
ginning, spinning, weaving and knitting, dyeing and
printing and stitching in more than 50 countries.
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ACCREDITATIONS
CERTIFICATION STATUS
3-6 Months
CERTIFICATION STATUS
1-2 months
CERTIFICATION STATUS
In Process of Auditing
ISO 14001 sets the standard for
Environmental Management Systems.
We are aiming to gain this certification
to reduce waste management costs and
demonstrate our commitment
to protecting the environment.
Implementing this global standard will
also help our organisation comply with
increasingly stringent environmental
laws and regulations,
as well as building trust with customers
and other stakeholders.
We have been awarded
Certified B Corporation in principal and
are currently awaiting final confirmation,
which is anticipated shortly.
Certified B Corporations are businesses
that meet the highest standards of verified
social and environmental
performance, public
transparency, and legal accountability
to balance profit and purpose.
B Corps are accelerating a global culture
shift to redefine success in business and
build a more inclusive and sustainable
economy.
The mission of the Carbon Trust is to
accelerate the delivery of a sustainable,
low carbon economy by helping businesses,
governments and organisations across
the
globe to reduce carbon
emissions and achieve
greater resource efficiency.
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FUTURE PROJECTS
POINT OF SALE
We are adapting our POS offering
to be more sustainable.
As a rolling change, we will not be producing
any point of sale material using virgin plastic.
Where possible, we aim to use recycled
plastic or ethically source wood or metal.
OFFSETTING CARBON FOOTPRINT
We are constantly
researching ways in which
we can offset our carbon
footprint and are engaged
extensively with
the Carbon Trust.
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AWARDS
We are proud to have been named Corporate Social Responsibility
Supplier of the year at the Professional Jeweller Awards 2022, held
at the Leonardo Royal London Hotel in St. Pauls.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Liverpool Head Office
83 Sefton Lane
Maghull
Liverpool
L31 8BU
United Kingdom
Tel: +44(0)151 526 3456
Email: info@pollardsandtalbots.co.uk
www.pollardsandtalbots.co.uk
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