Sustainable Style
Discover our growing range of naturally sustainable options for blinds.
It's essential for everyone within our business to consider the impact of what we do. So we're working together to make improvements where it matters on our journey towards a more sustainable future.
We're taking steps to lessen our impact on the planet because we recognise this is the right thing to do. We've focused on our operational waste and carbon emissions to reduce our impact on the planet while continuing to grow the business.
We've launched an Internal Energy Management Policy and energy saving guidance for our colleagues
Our facilities refurbishment programme including LEDs, motion sensors and removal of gas heating helps us save energy
Solar panels have been installed at our head office
We've made charging electric vehicles really easy across all our sites
Electrification of distribution network
Energy site audits across high consumption sites
Motion sensors and LEDs to be installed across 100% of sites
We're saving up to 3 tonnes of plastic film and 4.5 tonnes of plastic spools per year by optimising our plastic recycling
We've implemented a waste reduction and segregation programme in our factories
Our advisor network have been trained on legal waste management
We're all recycling across our offices and canteens
Introduce textile waste reuse schemes
Conduct a product packaging review
Launch internal waste management policy
Continue optimisation of materials usage
We've made good progress in our sustainability journey. We're committed to continuing and strengthening this work and we’re really excited about our next steps.
We recognise the importance of increasing the sustainability and circularity of our products, and right now we're focused on growing the proportion of sustainable fabrics across our range.
We've defined sustainable fabrics as being made from a minimum of 50% more sustainable materials that we consider to have a lower environmental impact to conventional alternatives.
Look out for our ‘sustainable choice’ logo, indicating fabrics meeting this definition and making it easier for our customers to find them.
We've introduced Roller blind fabrics manufactured from 100% recycled polyester yarn to our range
In collaboration with the experts at House Beautiful we launched a naturally sustainable collection of Natural Bamboo blinds
We've increased the number of products made from natural fibres
We've helped our customers make more sustainable choices by educating them about the insulating and cooling benefits of window dressings
Bespoke research on energy efficiency of our products
Continue actively growing the proportion of sustainable fabric choices across the range
Exploring sustainable cotton sourcing options
We're passionate about our people and proud to be part of the communities we work in. From social events to charity commitments and giving every colleague a voice, we believe in succeeding together and creating an inclusive and diverse place to work.
In 2022 alone we were proud to raise a staggering £34,946.45 for charities such as Children in Need and Macmillan Cancer Support. We also donate to charities local to our Nottingham and Washington sites such as Stoneybridge City Farm and the Great North Air Ambulance.
We've engaged with colleagues across the business to gather ideas and input on sustainability commitments
Advisors who choose to lease electric branded vehicles receive a bonus incentive
We have regular wellbeing activities, from running clubs to our menopause café and our own Hillarys choir group
We have trained Mental Health Colleagues in every department
Targets to raise more money for charity
Work with national charities on textile repurpose and reuse scheme
Continue investing in our colleagues through award-winning training
Discover how our products can help you live a more sustainable life.
Of course, it goes without saying that we are committed to complying with all relevant regulations and legislation within the countries that we operate in.