3 Spotlight: Carbon Emissions We’re happy to report that 2024 was another successful year for us in regard to our steps towards net zero. Before net zero, we have our near-term target to hit which is to reduce our scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, and we’re making great progress towards it. Below is an update on the varying aspects of this year’s environmental journey: Plastics Commitment For Cards and Gift We’re working on our plastics commitment to achieve 91% plastic free packaging across our main retail ranges by December 2025. We’re presently calculating our position, but we can say that we are in excess of 50% plastic free packaging already. Thank you to colleagues and suppliers who have been proactive in helping us deliver these changes. Calendars We have had more progress in the last year on calendars and we’re now at 91% plastic free packaging or no packaging across our range. This includes all calendars and diaries that we sell. We are also now at 100% FSC papers and boards being used in the production. For the 2024 season we have also made significant changes to our warehouse supply system, changing our reliance on older forms of managing orders in favour of new digital forms. This change has removed a huge amount of paper from our warehouse operations, reducing both paper waste and printer waste. With more advancements planned for 2025, this process is only set to keep improving. Supply Chain Improvements We’re now manufacturing even more of our products with suppliers credited with industry leading environmental programs. We’ve also been developing relationships and credentials with small producers both in the UK and overseas to help them expand on current successes and advance their eco status including SBTi. Regulations We’ve been working hard this year following the numerous regulation changes across the industry. We’re excited to support the work being done by the EU and the UK to make products safer and less environmentally impactful. Every step of this journey will prove beneficial to the planet. Wildlife Garden The last 12 months have seen our garden blossom. The planting is well established and growing steadily and the pond is resplendent with life! Bird and bug life in the garden has expanded given the new varieties of plants we’ve introduced and the wild flowers have added beautiful colours throughout the year. The local fox population are adoring their new wild playground too with sightings increasing demonstrating their comfort and enjoyment in the garden. Our plans for 2025 We continue on our SBTi path to keep reducing carbon in line with our near term target. We aim to reduce scope 1 and 2 by 46% by 2030 and will publish our updated emissions progress in spring 2025. AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE COMPANY All products are subject to licensors’ approval
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