Sustainability Policy

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Vision

Be the showcase business for sustainability and environmental health and safety (EHS) responsibility in what we do and how we do it in our field of organic and plant-based leather-look wear.

Principles

  • collaboration with all our suppliers of fabrics and tailoring of our products to improve sustainability across the holistic supply chain
  • collaboration with all national and interational industry and Government groups with goals for achieving sustainability goals
  • independent verification and certification of our claims for sustainability in our business practices, fabrics and products
  • encouragement and collaborative work with our suppliers to obtain independent verification and certification of their individual EHS status
  • transparency in all steps of our supply chain
  • compliance by all suppliers with our Supplier Code Of Conduct
  • integrity in all our decision-making
  • continuous improvement in every aspect of our business

Important Issues

Our business faces many challenges and opportunities for our sustainability impact.

Due to their direct impact on us and our stakeholders we have prioritized the following sustainable environmental impact issues that need to be addressed:

  • no products in our store which are tailored in textiles which contain plastics. No traditional PU or polyester
  • awareness of the environment harm minimisation impact practices in business operations of our suppliers, especially relating to CO2 emissions, water reduction and waste minimisation
  • continuing no use of plastics in packaging our products

Our Commitment & Scope

This policy will apply to every dimension of our decision-making and operations.

Objectives

Eliminate or minimize the impacts of our fabrics and products so as to enhance the sustainability status of James&Co and our contribution to achieving global goals for sustainability:

  • ensure our Supplier Code of Conduct applies to all steps of our supply chain:
  • do not engage suppliers to manufacture fabrics or products for James&Co who have not signed up to the Code
  • obtain independent verification and certification of all our claims for sustainability in our business practices, fabrics and products
  • set measurable sustainability goals against which to report annually each year ending 31 December

Reporting

We will report back on our compliance with this policy at the end of each calendar year:

  • the report will be highlighted on our websites and distributed through our emails, social media and PR campaigns.
Anne Hurley Earth Totes founder and writer

I write about reusable living and everyday sustainability


Through Earth Totes I write about practical sustainability — the small everyday choices that can reduce waste and help retailers offer products that reflect changing consumer values.

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Why reusable products matter

Sustainability is often discussed in big global terms, but many changes begin with simple everyday habits.

Reusable bags, organic cotton products, and durable everyday accessories can play an important role in reducing waste while encouraging more responsible consumer behaviour.

Earth Totes focuses on those everyday products.

Three Careers

Law

I began my professional life in law, where writing, research, and clear analysis were essential every day.

Telecommunications

I later moved into telecommunications, working in a fast-changing industry shaped by innovation and the digital economy.

Sustainability

Today I bring those same analytical skills to sustainability — researching materials, questioning industry claims, and writing about the changes needed to build a more responsible fashion industry.

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Writing and Practical Sustainability

Much of my writing today focuses on practical sustainability — solutions that retailers and consumers can adopt immediately.

Reusable products are one example of how simple material choices can reduce environmental impact while still offering useful, attractive everyday items.

Why Earth Totes Exists

Earth Totes exists to provide reusable alternatives to disposable products, particularly in everyday shopping and lifestyle accessories.

The brand reflects the belief that sustainability should not be complicated. Often the simplest products can make the biggest difference.

View our blog 'Earth Totes Ledger'

Why Earth Totes Exists

Earth Totes exists to provide reusable alternatives to disposable products, particularly in everyday shopping and lifestyle accessories.

The brand reflects the belief that sustainability should not be complicated. Often the simplest products can make the biggest difference.

View our blog 'Earth Totes Ledger'