Thread & Tonic
Description
We make leather bags and accessories using modernist design principles that honour simplicity, form and function over unnecessary frills with a focus on materials science and environmental impact.
Certifications
1% for the Planet
Global Recylced Standard
Butterfly Mark
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OUR VISION
The reality is that everything we do as a business has an impact on the planet. We understand that being entirely sustainable is a long way off for any business, but we aim to get as close as possible.
At Thread & Tonic we go right back to the roots of our products to make sure our impact is as positive as it can be and that we are acting responsibly. We take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of our products, not just their production.
From day 1, we have been fully transparent with customers, suppliers, employees and partners. We have set out to create the most environmentally friendly bags and accessories we can, but of course we’re not perfect. This is a journey and we’re on it together.
With that in mind, you will be able to follow the journey and we will keep you updated on our progress, including what has worked and what hasn’t. We are also working closely with organisations to help us understand better where improvements can be made and which changes should be prioritised.
REDUCING OUR IMPACT
From the first thread to the final label, we continually work with suppliers to improve our processes in order to reduce chemical toxicity and environmental damage.
Our products are made in the world’s first 100% solar powered leather goods factory.
We are dedicated to progressively reducing our impact on the environment. We respect our environment and we’re committed to minimising our environmental impact to reduce the speed of climate change and resource depletion. This commitment is embedded throughout our organisation and manifests itself in our daily operations and business practices.
CARBON NEUTRAL
Using the maxim of: Measure, Reduce, Offset, our aim is to ensure that our supply chains are as low emission as possible, with the goal of continuing to look for new methods of production, shipping and warehousing that will reduce our emissions further.
Our first step towards this is producing our bags in a factory that is 100% solar powered.
As we move forward, the first step is to MEASURE our current emissions across our supply chain and gain an understanding of where we can REDUCE in the future. We will look to do this through a mix of changing the materials we use, the locations of sourcing, and the manufacturing techniques. Finally, we OFFSET the emissions that are remaining, but always with a view to reduce what we have to offset through our Reduction programme.
1% FOR THE PLANET
We are members of 1% for the Planet, an organisation started by Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard and Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies to ensure a better future for the planet we call home.
“The intent of 1% for the Planet is to help fund these diverse environmental organizations so that collectively they can be a more powerful source in solving the world’s problems.”
— YVON CHOUINARD IN HIS BOOK “LET MY PEOPLE GO SURFING”
As members, we have committed to giving 1% of our revenue (not just profit) to non-profit environmental organisations. The 1% team works with us to help us identify the organisations we can help the most and those local to us where possible.
