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As a paper-based company, we've been committed to sustainable business practices for a long time, ever since Hallmark's first paper recycling programme began back in 1943, in fact we couldn’t do what we do without the continued health and vitality of our amazing forests. As such, we recognise our impact on the planet, and are committed to helping lead our industry in environmental excellence.
In partnership with the Science Based Target initiative, our approved 2030 targets for reducing global emissions include:
46% reduction on Scope 1 and 2 emissions (1.5℃)
100% renewable electricity in our own operations globally
100% of our top suppliers to use Renewable Electricity
27% reduction on Scope 3 emissions (WB2℃)
50% reduction in emissions created by products & packaging
100% commitment to sourcing raw materials from sustainable sources to achieve zero-net deforestation
20% reduction in logistics & transport emissions, 25% from employee commuting
38% less business travel
Hallmark’s sourcing and procurement standards are in line with our corporate beliefs and values.
We view our suppliers, licensees, and their subcontractors as an integral part of our business success and we strive to select only those who adopt the strongest ethical standards.
We expect all our suppliers, licensees, and their subcontractors to conduct their respective operations in a manner that respects the rights of the individuals they employ and to demonstrate careful stewardship of the environment.
Hallmark Cards takes its ethical performance very seriously. In addition to our own code of conduct (which we ask all our suppliers to commit to) we, as a supplier, are also required to comply with codes of conduct for our customers and licensors.
We believe that the manufacture of our products should be consistent with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the International Labour Organisation Conventions.
100% of our roll wrap & over half of our cards are produced in the UK, lowering our carbon footprint & supporting UK businesses and employment.
We are in the process of removing all single use plastic from our products. So far, between 2019 and 2023 we have removed over 1000 tonnes of plastic from our supply chain.
100% of our electricity comes from renewable energy in our head office, factory and distribution centres. We are also working with our suppliers to transition to renewable energy by 2030.
To ensure we reduce our impact on the climate we are extremely careful about the choices we make in relation to the materials we use. We are also committed to continuing our efforts to maximise the efficient usage of all materials, minimise any waste, and reduce our overall materials usage wherever possible.
And we’ve been making some progress…
Fully recyclable. Infinitely treasurable.
Utilising a world’s first recycling process by James Cropper’s prestige paper mill in Cumbria.
The card in this range is made with a mix of recycled paper products from the disposable coffee cup industry and FSC®-certified materials.
Bringing a whole new meaning to showing you care!
Our paper products are made from responsibly-sourced paper through well managed forestry schemes – look out for the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) logo on the back of our cards.
Stoney Ridge Plantation is a Bradford Council Wildlife Site that is owned by Hallmark and is made up of 50 Acres of land next to the former Hallmark House in Heaton.
The woodland is over 150 years old and is predominantly home to Beech trees, as well as Oak and Sycamore. 75 individual plant and animal species have been identified on the site, including Roe deer.
The site also contains ‘Noon Nick’ a glacial melt water channel and is a regionally important Geological site.
Hallmark supports in the care of the area and we are passionate about continuing to preserve this tranquil wildlife site in the years ahead.
