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