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palmer//harding Sustainability Actions

Supplier code of conduct

We require our suppliers, factories and mills to follow palmer//harding’s internal code of conduct. Statement of Expectations - We hold our suppliers accountable to follow labor rights expectations set out by the International Labour Organisation and Ethical Trading commission.

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Factory and supply chain certifications

Our factory and supply chain holds a variety of certifications including: B-Corp, GOTS (organic), BCI (Better Cotton Initiative), OCS (Organic Cotton Standard), GRS (Global Recycled Standard), FSC (sustainable wood sourced viscose), Oeko Tex 100, Masters of Linen (100% made in Europe).

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Renewable energy in supply chain

The majority of our suppliers are using solar or other renewable energy to supplement their energy use. All are focused on a further transition to renewable energy for their business as a priority for the future.

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Fabric waste management

Fabric waste at our supply chain is managed through a variety of methods. The majority of our factories and suppliers recycle the waste to make new fabrics, while others use the waste in other methods such as working with non profit organisations to create blankets for refugees or work with companies who use the material to make stuffing for industrial car parts.

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Cotton sourcing standards

Since launching our brand in 2011 we have used majority Better Cotton Industry (BCI) cotton, GOTS or organic cotton in our garments. Where this hasn’t been possible we have insured that the Cottons we use are Oeko-Tex and REACH certified.

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Fabric selection priorities

When choosing fabrics for our collection we prioritise mills with sustainable fabrics and fibres first. This includes Better Cotton Industry (BCI) GOTS and organic for cotton, Linens, Global Recycled Standard (GRS) for polyester and EcoVero Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) approved sustainable Viscose and Mulesing free wools to name a few.

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Textile waste reduction

Since 2020 we have committed to only ordering the fabric required for production based on pre-orders from our wholesale distribution. Where we have left-over fabric we either; cut through this fabric (if it is a small amount) to make garments for our own e-commerce, or carry over the material to future seasons (if it is a large amount) so that no materials go to waste.

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Dead-stock collection

In Spring 2022 we worked with select retailers to launch a 27 piece collection which used all left-over material from historic seasons (2014-2019). Approximately 4800 meters was used and this allowed us to utilise all dead-stock materials sitting in warehouses.

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Packaging changes

Since 2020 all shipping boxes have been switched to FSC certified cardboard, produced from responsibly managed forests or post-consumer waste. We use only recycled paper for our printing needs. The tissue used in e-commerce is recycled and recyclable. Our swing labels are made from recycled paper.

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