How are your pieces sustainably produced? What is your impact?Updated 10 months ago

At by charlotte it is important to us that we work with manufacturers who are certified by both RJC and SCS, who also align with our brand values and who can make a commitment to sustainability with us.

All company policies are formulated to uphold and promote the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. You can read more about the Global Compact and Sustainability Goals here.

As a certified member of the RJC, all factory operations are performed according to Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) member guidelines for safety, sustainability, environmental protection, and labour rights. You can read more about the RJC journey here.

Our manufacturers are also SCS-certified. SCS certification ensures that we use recycled metals, and gemstones and that we actively avoid conflict metals or materials from questionable sources. This certificate demonstrates that you meet fundamental benchmarks for social and environmental accountability, including risk management through the supply chain. You can read more about the SCS journey here.

Additionally, as part of our pledge to a sustainable future, our manufacturers all align to the following practices: 

• As part of their pledge to close resource loops and craft jewellery within a circular manufacturing economy, they have optimised each step of their production process to incorporate reuse and recycling, offer low-impact production alternatives and are continuously working towards green innovation.
• All stones are ethically sourced and certified conflict-free by a carefully vetted supplier base.
• Scrap metal from all production processes are retrieved and recycled by a European-certified metallurgical company to minimise wastage. 
• All pieces are made with 100% nickel-free materials.
• Our mass production order will be delivered in biodegradable/compostable poly bags made out of plant-based materials.

We also buy in smaller quantities to avoid dead stock and any pieces which are approved back under warranty are either repurposed or smelted to avoid contributions to landfill.