OUR COMMITMENT TO
Sustainability
ENVIRONMENT / PEOPLE / MANUFACTURING
Our commitment to sustainability is at the heart of our brand’s values. We have worked with natural, renewable, biodegradable fibres since 1797 and strive to reduce our environmental footprint year after year. We aim to tread lightly, but we know we still have work to do. Here is our story so far.
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our 2023 sustainability impact report
We are incredibly proud to now be a Certified B Corporation. We join a community of over 6,700 businesses globally working to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
WINNERS OF
THE QUEEN'S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CATEGORY
In April 2021, we were proud to receive the Queen's Award for Enterprise, for our work on sustainability. The Queen's Awards for Enterprise is the most prestigious business awards programme in the world, and the Sustainable Development category recognises organisations developing products and services that have a positive impact on the environment, society and the economy.
OUR COMMITMENT TO
THE ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL WELFARE
We are committed to ensuring the well-being of the animals at the source of our fine fibres and protecting the environments in which they live. We are working hard to further reduce our carbon emissions.
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OUR COMMITMENT TO
EMPLOYEES & COMMUNITY
People have always been at the heart of everything we do. We are the largest textile manufacturer to sign up to the Living Wage Foundation, paying the real Living Wage across all our operations.
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OUR COMMITMENT TO
SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING
The single most significant commitment we can all make to sustainability is to buy less and buy better. Our beautifully crafted, high-quality products are made to last and will biodegrade naturally when they finally reach the end of their life. We are committed to improving our sustainability across all aspects of our business.
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MAKING PROGRESS
OUR ECO UPDATES
Improving our sustainability is not a quick fix; it's a long-term journey that impacts every aspect of our business. We want to make a real difference, not just tell our customers what they want to hear. With that in mind, Our Sustainability Stories explores areas where we are advocating change, improving our processes and ultimately helping to protect the environment.
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Our Story
07 Sept 2023
The Limited Edition Crofter’s Blanket
Introducing our Limited Edition Crofter’s Blanket, celebrating locally sourced wool and the preservation of hand skills. This unique design was completed at our dedicated sewing facility, Makers Croft, using repurposed century-old Singer sewing machines originally crafted in Scotland.
01 Aug 2023
What is a Digital ID?
In our Autumn Winter ‘23 collection, an increased number of our products will carry a Digital ID, a 'virtual passport' that holds the details of a product's journey from fibre to finished item.
23 Jun 2023
Wild Swimming on the Scottish Coast
We shot our shoreline-inspired summer collection on the Hopeman coast, less than ten miles from our Elgin mill. The beach at the 200-year-old village is a seasonal playground for surfers, paddleboarders and wild swimmers brave enough to embrace the chilly waters.
29 May 2023
Feragaia, A Fresh Take on Scottish Craftsmanship
Our collaboration with Feragaia feels like a natural one, as authentic craftsmanship and innovative thinking run deep within both brands. As we enter spring, the season of renewal and reawakening, we talk to Bill Garnock, founder of Feragaia, farmer and distiller, about our similarities and their fresh approach to a traditional craft.
23 May 2023
Why a Lightweight Scarf is your Year-Round Staple
Cashmere and Merino Wool have natural temperature-regulating properties, so they're the ideal year-round fabrics.
09 May 2023
We are proudly B Corp Certified
We are incredibly proud to announce that we are now a Certified B Corporation. Following stringent assessment, we join a community of over 6,700 businesses globally working to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.