Sustainability Statement

At Gilt Edged we recognise that true success is not simply about maximizing profit; for us it is much broader than that. We believe it is crucial that we make a positive impact on the communities in which we work and we continually strive to make sure our business practices do not have a negative impact on future generations.

We have identified three primary areas within our business that serve as our key focal points:

Increase awareness of sustainability issues
• Provide regular training to our team on our sustainability issues, goals and achievements
• Increase awareness of our sustainable range of products providing the option of choice to our clients with every enquiry received
• Communicate and collaborate with the wider community and our stakeholders on all aspects of sustainability

Create a healthy, safe and secure workplace with development opportunities
• Ensure all staff members feel emotionally safe and promote initiatives such as a healthy work-life balance
• Actively encourage and provide time for employees to support local charitable causes
• Provide training to our team on diversity and inclusion and ensure this is adopted throughout the business

Reduce the environmental footprint of our operations
• Choose transportation methods that balance quality of delivery with the least environmental impact
• Increase recycling and eliminate the use of plastic packaging where possible, working towards a zero to landfill initiative
• Improve resource efficiency minimizing water, fuel and energy usage where possible
• Continue to review all raw materials used within the production of our diary, calendar and notebook range and make changes where possible that will have a positive impact on the environment
• Ensure compliance and good governance across the supply chain 

The practical steps we are taking to achieve these include:
• To continue to work alongside TANZ to identify the high intensity areas of our Scope 1 & 2 Emissions and to reduce these.
• Offer the Electric Car Scheme to employees
• Conduct regular training and awareness sessions promoting inclusivity and diversity
• Continue to provide work experience placements for young adults
• Continue to seek new raw materials that could be used in the production of our range that are sympathetic to the environment

We have already achieved success in a number of areas, here are a few of our most recent triumphs:

Enhanced our product offering
In 2024 we established a relationship with a manufacturing offering carbon neutral production. A new product was added to the range in October 2024 and we are trailing its popularity.
Installation of Triple Glazing
Triple Glazing has now been installed enhancing the energy efficiency of the building.
Introduced an Employee Assistance Program
The well-being of our team is essential to our operations, we were delighted to introduce an EAP to support all staff across a range of areas including, legal and financial advice and mental health support.
Became a Proactive Member of the Community supporting and Cultivating partnerships for a more sustainable future
We became members of SLIPAH (Sustainability Local Innovation Partnership Agenda Hub) and TANZ (Towards a net-Zero) this has forged strong relationships with local business and enabled us to share good practice and help raise awareness. We have appeared on BBC Radio News to demonstrate the free Carbon Calculator that is available to local business and continue to champion the efforts of West Northampton Council, the University of Northampton and the Sustainable Business Alliance in giving small businesses the opportunity to reduce their carbon footprint.
We have Increased Awareness
Two members of our team completed Carbon Literacy Courses this year and are aiding us to introduce new measures into the business.

We commit to monitoring and reviewing our performance and taking corrective action where necessary.