Jutebag steps up to silver

Jutebag has gone from bronze to silver with its Ecovadis certification, a recognition of its dedication to environmentally sound business practices.

The company’s performance increased by 15% within the certification standard, putting it in the top 25% of more than a million businesses assessed worldwide, based on international sustainability standards including the Global Reporting Initiative and ISO 26000.

Director Parit Shah said: “This new silver rating is a testament to the efforts the entire Jutebag team has put into sustainability across our operations. I’m incredibly proud of the progress achieved, and we look forward to continuing our internal work as well as supporting our customers to achieve their sustainability goals.”

By forging sustainable partnerships with suppliers and distributors, Jutebag aims to substantially reduce its environmental impact with a commitment to sustainability that encompasses environmental stewardship, promoting social well-being and fostering strong communities.

“For example, we support social and solidarity sourcing initiatives which help people from vulnerable communities to get a job and receive a decent income,” said Shah. “One of our latest collections of retail bags is hand-stitched by people with disabilities. The profits received from the sale of each bag goes towards improving facilities at a SEND centre that caters to special education and disability needs.”

Jutebag is also working hard to reduce its carbon footprint, with the company actively seeking to measure its global greenhouse gas emissions.

“This will enable us to start working on our path to decarbonisation, with initiatives such as an e-waste recycling scheme, and a commitment to reduce business travel by air compared with pre-pandemic times. Our supply chain is also committed to carbon neutrality and renewable energy.”