OUR COMMITMENT TO
Sustainability
ENVIRONMENT / PEOPLE / MANUFACTURING
Our commitment to sustainability is at the heart of our brand’s values. We have worked with natural, renewable, biodegradable fibres since 1797 and strive to reduce our environmental footprint year after year. We aim to tread lightly, but we know we still have work to do. Here is our story so far.
ENTER 'THE WORLD OF JOHNSTONS OF ELGIN'
our 2023 sustainability impact report
We are incredibly proud to now be a Certified B Corporation. We join a community of over 7,669 businesses globally working to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
WINNERS OF
THE QUEEN'S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CATEGORY
In April 2021, we were proud to receive the Queen's Award for Enterprise, for our work on sustainability. The Queen's Awards for Enterprise is the most prestigious business awards programme in the world, and the Sustainable Development category recognises organisations developing products and services that have a positive impact on the environment, society and the economy.
OUR COMMITMENT TO
THE ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL WELFARE
We are committed to ensuring the well-being of the animals at the source of our fine fibres and protecting the environments in which they live. We are working hard to further reduce our carbon emissions.
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OUR COMMITMENT TO
EMPLOYEES & COMMUNITY
People have always been at the heart of everything we do. We are the largest textile manufacturer to sign up to the Living Wage Foundation, paying the real Living Wage across all our operations.
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OUR COMMITMENT TO
SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING
The single most significant commitment we can all make to sustainability is to buy less and buy better. Our beautifully crafted, high-quality products are made to last and will biodegrade naturally when they finally reach the end of their life. We are committed to improving our sustainability across all aspects of our business.
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MAKING PROGRESS
OUR ECO UPDATES
Improving our sustainability is not a quick fix; it's a long-term journey that impacts every aspect of our business. We want to make a real difference, not just tell our customers what they want to hear. With that in mind, Our Sustainability Stories explores areas where we are advocating change, improving our processes and ultimately helping to protect the environment.
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Our Story
29 Mar 2024
Spring Refresh | Taking Care Of Your Cashmere
The chunky knits that kept you warm through the colder months deserve a summer siesta. While lightweight cashmere pieces will see you through all seasons, this is the ideal time to refresh and store heavier-weight jumpers and cardigans until autumn rolls around again.
28 Mar 2024
Keith Coghill - Furniture Designer
Sometimes, the perfect partner is closer to home than you might expect. We called upon the exceptional talent of Scottish artisan Keith Coghill to help create a unique, welcoming space at our Elgin site.
14 Mar 2024
Wooji, Ceramic Artist & Sculptor
Large sculptures can be a challenge for even the most experienced creators, but award-winning ceramic artist Wooji takes it all in her stride, finding the creative process therapeutic. We caught up with her to chat about art, inspiration and fashion.
12 Mar 2024
Yuthanan | Friends of Johnstons of Elgin
Introducing Yuthanan, owner of Tokyo-based fashion brand Sillage; a brand born to defy conventional silhouettes in favour of crafting cool, distinctive and often oversized wardrobe staples. Yuthanan visited our Elgin mill to discover more about our products and processes.
08 Mar 2024
International Women's Day 2024
This International Women’s Day, we shine a spotlight on the diverse career journeys of some of our incredible female team members. For more than a century, the global March 8th event has celebrated women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements.
07 Mar 2024
Qi Zhi, Dancer
Dancer Wang Qi Zhi is an opinion leader on China’s Red and Weibo social media platforms. At a recent shoot for Johnstons of Elgin, we asked Qi Zhi about her career, challenges and personal style.