Shaping a better, more sustainable future
The Better Life Circle (BLC), created by IPPAG, is a framework for guiding sustainable product decisions in the branded merchandise industry. It solves issues like unclear standards, limited traceability, and inconsistent sustainability criteria by offering a shared, structured approach.
It assesses products across three pillars: People (social conditions in sourcing and manufacturing), Planet (environmental impact of materials, design, and certifications), and Impact (carbon footprint and climate risks across the supply chain). Together, these give a full view of a product’s effects.
Our EcoVadis Gold rating recognises our commitment in responsible, sustainable practices. With EcoVadis assessing over 90,000 companies globally, this reflects the real impact of our efforts.
Our Core Pillars
Responsible supply chain
We work only with trusted suppliers and maintain full visibility across our supply chain.
Through verified sourcing programmes, regular factory audits, and long-term partnerships, we ensure ethical production, consistent quality, and responsible practices from start to finish.
Planet friendly materials
We prioritise materials that reduce environmental impact without compromising performance. From recycled and upcycled inputs to circular design principles, we focus on extending product life cycles and reducing waste wherever possible.
Governance & accountability
We operate with strong governance to ensure integrity, transparency, and accountability at every level. We set clear internal standards, measure performance against recognised benchmarks, and openly report progress so we can continuously improve and raise expectations.
Carbon reduction in action
We actively measure, reduce, and offset our carbon emissions across the value chain. Using ISO14067-aligned tools, we design lower impact products and invest in carbon reduction and offset initiatives to address unavoidable emissions.
People & positive impact
Sustainability includes people. We invest in creating a positive workplace, partner with social enterprises and charities, and support initiatives that deliver meaningful community impact.
Global Sourcing & Sustainable Supply Chain
We are committed to behaving in a socially and ethically responsible way, with accountability to everyone involved in the production process. We maintain a robust supply chain management programme alongside a six step quality assurance process, ensuring your brand reputation is protected throughout the manufacturing journey.
Secure, Direct and
Transparent Supply Chain
Audited factories
Preferred suppliers
Control of the supply chain
via robust methodology
Sustainability - Products
and processes
Let's make
something
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