PRODUCTION CONSIDERATIONS
11. Minimum Production Steps
Reducing production steps lowers energy use, emissions, and unnecessary costs. Wherever possible, we eliminate redundant processes—often by selecting materials that require little or no additional treatment—allowing efficiency and quality to coexist.
12. Renewable Energy for Production
We prioritise the use of renewable energy within our production processes wherever feasible. Shifting away from fossil-fuel dependency supports long-term ecological sustainability while aligning production with future-facing energy systems.
13. Minimal Energy for Production
Our production methods are designed to use the least energy possible without compromising craftsmanship or finish. Efficient processes reduce environmental impact while supporting economic sustainability over time.
14. Low Emission Techniques
We favour production techniques that minimise emissions—whether through cleaner fuels, improved technologies, or optimised workflows—ensuring that making well-designed objects does not come at the cost of environmental harm.
15. Proper Management of Production Effluents and Waste
Production effluents and waste are managed with care and accountability. We ensure proper treatment, handling, and disposal to protect both local ecosystems and the broader environment in which production takes place.
16. Reduce/Reuse Production Waste
Waste reduction is integral to our production philosophy. We minimise waste at source, reuse offcuts and residual materials where possible, and maintain high production standards to reduce rejects. Less waste benefits both the environment and long-term economic viability.
17. Indigenous Treatments and Processes
Where possible, we favour indigenous and traditional treatments over toxic, industrial alternatives. These processes often rely on local knowledge, lower-impact materials, and time-tested techniques—supporting ecological health while preserving cultural practices.
18. Consulting Indigenous Communities on Production Issues That Affect Them
We actively engage with local and indigenous communities on production decisions that affect them. Including these voices restores accountability, strengthens social sustainability, and acknowledges communities not as resources, but as partners in the production ecosystem.
19. Safe and Healthy Work Environment
A safe, healthy workplace is fundamental to ethical production. We ensure clean, well-lit, ventilated working environments with access to sanitation, drinking water, and healthcare. Many craftspeople and traditional producers work within family units or as apprentices, often from their homes. Where production extends into homes or family-based workshops, these standards extend to the wider community.
20. Fair Wages and Benefits to Producers
We ensure fair, transparent, and timely compensation across our production network—often exceeding industry norms. Fair wages are essential to restoring dignity and long-term sustainability, particularly for self-employed artisans who are frequently underpaid for their labour.
21. No Child Labour
We maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy on child labour. While traditional craft systems once included children as learners within families, modern production demands clear ethical boundaries. We comply fully with statutory minimum-age regulations and require appropriate documentation throughout our supply chain.
22. No Forced Labour
All work within our production systems is voluntary. We do not permit coercion, debt bondage, document retention, or any practice that restricts freedom of movement or choice. Ethical production begins with consent and autonomy.
23. Fair Working Hours
We uphold fair working hours in line with statutory regulations. Working time, rest days, overtime limits, and leave entitlements are respected, recognising that rest and balance are essential to long-term wellbeing and quality of work.
24. Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
We respect the right of workers to organise, associate, and bargain collectively. Our production partners are free to raise concerns, form or join unions, and access grievance mechanisms without fear of retaliation.
25. No Discrimination
We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination or harassment of any kind. All individuals are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of gender, caste, religion, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, family status, political affiliation, or any other personal characteristic.
26. Local Employment
We prioritise local employment wherever possible. Keeping production rooted within communities makes environmental and social impacts visible, accountable, and easier to address—strengthening cultural continuity, economic resilience, and long-term sustainability.