2025–2027
1. Introduction
As a Certified B Corporation, Heavenly London is committed to measurable climate action. Our goal is to achieve a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, with annual progress reporting and transparent supply chain engagement.
This plan outlines how we will track, reduce, and offset emissions across all business activities while maintaining our commitment to craftsmanship, ethics, and accessible luxury.
2. Our Current Baseline (2024)
A carbon footprint assessment conducted in 2024 established our baseline year. Data covers Scopes 1, 2, and 3 in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
| Emission Source | Scope | Description | Baseline (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office energy (electricity & heating) | Scope 2 | Studio in Wiltshire | 3.2 |
| Business travel & logistics | Scope 3 | Deliveries, events, domestic travel | 11.5 |
| Production & materials | Scope 3 | Supplier manufacturing, plating, stone sourcing | 42.8 |
| Packaging & shipping | Scope 3 | Boxes, inserts, shipping materials | 6.4 |
| Total (2024 baseline) | 63.9 tCO₂e |
(Figures derived from supplier invoices, delivery data, and DEFRA conversion factors.)
3. Reduction Targets
| Timeframe | Target | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| By 2026 | 25% reduction vs 2024 | Supply chain efficiency, transport, packaging |
| By 2028 | 35% reduction vs 2024 | Renewable energy transition, low-impact materials |
| By 2030 | 50% reduction vs 2024 | Carbon-neutral operations and verified offset programme |
4. Key Reduction Strategies
A. Operations
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Transition to 100% renewable electricity for our Wiltshire studio by 2026.
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Introduce a smart energy monitoring system and replace all lighting with LEDs.
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Implement a remote working policy to reduce commuting emissions by 40%.
B. Supply Chain & Production
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Prioritise workshops that use solar or low-carbon energy sources.
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Continue using recycled silver and gold across all collections.
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Expand Made-to-Order and small-batch production to reduce overproduction and waste.
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Introduce a supplier carbon questionnaire to identify high-impact processes and improve accountability.
C. Packaging & Distribution
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Shift to 100% recycled and FSC-certified packaging, printed with water-based inks.
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Redesign packaging to reduce shipment weight by 20%.
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Work with couriers offering carbon-neutral delivery services (e.g., Royal Mail 48 Tracked Green).
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Trial consolidated US shipment model to minimise air freight.
D. Travel & Events
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Adopt a “train-first” policy for UK and EU travel.
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Offset unavoidable event travel through Gold Standard verified carbon credits.
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Transition all corporate cars to EV or hybrid by 2027.
E. Product End-of-Life
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Launch a repair and re-plate programme to extend product lifespan.
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Introduce a Re-Love resale and recycling scheme by 2026 to promote circularity.
5. Offsetting & Verification
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Offset residual emissions annually through verified Gold Standard or Woodland Carbon Code projects.
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Engage an independent auditor every two years to verify data accuracy.
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Publish an annual Carbon Impact Summary alongside our Sustainability Report.
6. Governance & Accountability
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Oversight: Maddy Sangster, Creative Director
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Reporting: Heavenly London Sustainability Committee (Maddy Sangster + Nancy Dean)
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Review frequency: Quarterly internal reviews, annual public disclosure in the B Corp Impact Report.
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External advisory: Support from independent sustainability consultants for data integrity and improvement tracking.
7. Next Steps
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2025 Q2: Install renewable electricity contract.
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2025 Q3: Launch supplier sustainability questionnaire.
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2026: Implement Re-Love circular programme and full carbon accounting software.
8. Long-Term Vision
At Heavenly London, sustainability is not a side project — it’s our design philosophy. By embedding carbon responsibility into every decision, we aim to lead the jewellery industry toward a future where brilliance is measured not just in carats, but in conscience.
Kind. Not mined. Carbon counted.
