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‘Sustainability’ has become something of a buzzword these days. But what does it actually mean to us at Edge of Ember?
Sustainability means considering people and our planet in every decision we make, even if things are a little harder as a result. This is where our Responsibility Report comes in. It is a transparent picture of what we’ve done, what we’re currently doing and what we want to work towards.
Of course, we’re not perfect. But to us, sustainability is a journey. Keep scrolling to see how we’re working to be better.
our pillars
We align our mission with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Specifically, three goals that our work relates to: Gender Equality, Responsible Consumption and Protection and Climate Action.
our materials
Every step of our product development is carefully considered; from the materials we use to their lifespan. We want to normalise the use of recycled materials, and get creative with new ways of reusing and repurposing existing products.
In 2020, we made the promise to reduce our carbon footprint by only working with recycled metals. There’s plenty of gold and silver already in circulation, so there is no need to mine for these precious metals.
LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS
Since we launched our first diamond collection in 2019, we have worked exclusively with lab-grown diamonds. These little wonders are physically, chemically and aesthetically identical to mined diamonds - minus all the negative social and environmental impacts.
The production process of lab-grown diamonds is still energy-intensive, but the C02 emissions produced are still significantly less than the mining process.
Our Makers
Our community of skilled craftspeople is the heart and soul of what we do. We partner with suppliers across India, Thailand, Italy and China to produce our jewellery and packaging.
We only work with suppliers who can commit to the standards of our Supplier Code of Conduct. We always make sure a new supplier shares our ethos - from fair living wages to health and safety processes. They always have verified third-party audits, and are certified with the Responsible Jewellery Council.
our charities
We’re proud to be a female-led team, and we want to empower all women at all times. Whether that’s through charity partnerships bringing education to young girls, or brand collaborations with other female-owned businesses.
We believe that everyone has a role to play in gender equality. We’ve joined the UN's Women's Empowerment Principles because we know that unlocking every woman’s potential across the globe is the key to a better future. Through our past Charity Sample Sales, we have donated 100% of these profits to Women for Women, Solace Women's Aid and Malala Fund.
recycling
We launched our Re/Make Jewellery Recycling Programme in 2020. It was the first of its kind in the UK. It’s a super simple way for customers to recycle their unwanted jewellery in return for store credit. Plus it helps us put old metals back into the supply chain.
We also recycle all deadstock or faulty items. We work with a Birmingham metal refinery who melts down the products and re-forms them into metal rods that go on to be used in jewellery making.
