SUSTAINABILITY
100% sustainable jewellery doesn't exist, and we know that. Our mission is to continue to take actions across our business — from ethical sourcing to eliminating plastic — to make an impact. We're sharing our journey because we believe in honesty, and transparency.
LONGEVITY
Pioneers of demi-fine jewellery, our pieces are renowned for their quality, durability and longevity. We're experts at micron plating, with over 17 years’ experience and counting. Everything is made by hand from 100% recycled gold and silver. Also discover lab grown diamonds and our other responsibly sourced materials.
OBJECTIVES OF THE POLICY
The Policy is applicable to all stages of the supply chain. It sets out further standards and requirements that all of Sevlah Suppliers must uphold, highlighting Sevlah way of working, bringing focus to crucial industry specific requirements. In this Policy the term ‘Suppliers’ refers to all factories, suppliers, subcontractors, partners and agents.
The Supplier is responsible to ensure the Policy is fully implemented and adhered to. By supplying Sevlah you are agreeing to uphold the Codes and adhere to the Policy. Failure to do so could result in all work with you being immediately suspended or completely banned.
MATERIAL SOURCING
As part of our commitment to making quality products for our customers we also aim to reduce their ethical and environmental impact. Material selection is an important part of improving the sustainability of our collections by minimising our reliance on freshly mined minerals or virgin raw materials we can reduce our carbon, water, and waste footprint.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS PRIORITY LIST
To help reduce the environmental impact of our products, Sevlah wants to increase the percentage of sustainable materials we use. Suppliers can influence the use of more sustainable materials by helping Sevlah choose these when deciding which materials to source.
Examples of sustainable materials are:
Recycled Silver: Recycled Solid Gold and Recycled Gold Plating (GPC)
Recycled Brass: Brass is an alloy made predominantly with copper and zinc. The percentage mix can vary, but copper tends to make up between 80-90%. We are working towards sourcing a certified recycled brass.
Traceable Coloured Gemstones:
Coloured gemstones are known to have complex supply chains with very little transparency. It is important to Sevlah that we source coloured gemstones from transparent and traceable sources. Our aim is to eventually be able to trace all coloured gemstones back to the mine.
Traceable Fresh Water Pearls: The farming of Fresh Water Pearls can cause harm to the surrounding environment, it is therefore important that we know the source of the Fresh Water Pearls used in our products.
Our Suppliers are industry experts so, please help to keep us informed on any developments within sustainability and show us examples of lower impact and innovative materials.
BANNED & RESTRICTED MATERIALS
Sevlah Banned and Restricted Materials list encompasses all materials which will not be sourced or used under any circumstance in any of Sevlah products. All Suppliers must comply with this list.
CONFLICT MINERALS
Companies involved in mining and trade in minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas (‘CAHRAs’) are at risk of contributing to human rights abuses and violations of national or international law. Sevlah is fully committed to the responsible sourcing of raw materials and strive towards a supply chain free from conflict minerals. To ensure this, we adhere to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas and expect our factories and raw material suppliers to do so as well.
Diamonds: We only accept diamonds sourced by Suppliers who are members of the RJC and who comply with the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme and World Diamond Council System of Warranties.
Gold: We only accept conflict-free gold sourced from refiners that are either RJC Chain of Custody certified or have been accredited the Good Gold Delivery List of the London Bullion Market Association.
Endangered Species (non-jewellery only): In accordance with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (‘CITIES’) and International Union for the Conservation of Nature (‘IUCN’) list, Sevlah prohibits the use of materials from endangered species in our products.
Leather (non-jewellery only): No animal will be slaughtered solely for use within a Sevlah product. All skins utilised in Sevlah products must be by-products of the meat industry. We will not use any skins from animals that have been boiled or skinned alive. We will not use Karakul, Slink or other leathers that are from unborn animals.
Uzbek, Turkmen, and Xinjiang Cotton (non-jewellery only): Sevlah prohibits the use of cotton sourced from Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Xinjiang in all products. This is due to documented reports of industry-wide and systematic human rights violations, including the occurrence of child labour and forced labour in the harvesting of cotton. Sevlah does not tolerate these practices and therefore prohibits the use of Uzbek, Turkmen & Xinjiang cotton in our products.