Julian Chichester Furniture and Lighting Sustainability

Forever Furniture, Not Fast Furniture

THINKING CONSCIOUSLY

We are all aware that the lifespan of lower-quality furniture is very limited. It is the reason why furniture consumption increases by 150% every ten years.

Lower-quality, mass-produced furniture, offered at affordable prices, is too easy to throw away when its no longer wanted.Past generations bought high-quality, handcrafted wooden furniture that was passed down from generation to generation. Sadly, this way of consumption is very much in decline.

Our ethos is to manufacture exquisitely designed, beautifully crafted, timeless furniture that can become heirlooms of the future. Our designs will stand the test of time in both design and build.

Making Changes

Responsible Sourcing of Materials

We work with FSC CERTIFIED suppliers. The FSC system allows businesses and consumers to identify, purchase and use wood, paper and other forest products made with materials from well-managed forests and/or recycled sources.

As of January 2020, Julian Chichester are also REACH compliant. Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) is a European Union regulation dating from 18 December 2006. REACH addresses the production and use of chemical substances, and their potential impacts on both human health and the environment, the most important in 20 years.

Julian Chichester Furniture and Lighting Sustainability Sourcing of Materials

Product Circularity

Like most furniture companies we sometimes have excess return and sample stock that we cannot sell on. Rather than going direct to landfill we donate to charities and social initiatives. In 2022-2023 these included: Redeeming Homes; TP Caring Spaces; Haines Collection; and Furniture Helpline. We also hold a seasonal Outlet Sale, reducing waste in our warehouse and gives customers a chance to buy at a discounted rate for a limited time.

If you would like to partner with us to improve our Product Circularity please contact the Outlet.

Julian Chichester Furniture and Lighting Sustainability Product Circularity

Waste Management

We have moved from EPS to EPE Polyethene, although non-biodegradable, it is reusable and recyclable.

This type of packaging can be melted down and re moulded. Alongside this we are now using HONEYCOMB packaging which is extremely strong, super lightweight and 100% recyclable.

Julian Chichester Furniture and Lighting Sustainability Waste Management

Neutralising

Working with Gaia Nature Conservation in Vietnam since 2022, Julian Chichester have planted trees in the Ben En National Forest, Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam.

Gaia Nature Conservation are a Vietnamese organisation dedicated to Nature Conservation, Biodiversity conservation, Afforestation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment Protection. In 2022 we played our part, along with 46 businesses, in supporting Gaia to plant 227,616 large trees, belonging to 58 species, covering an area of 125.14ha, in 8 watershed special-use forests throughout Vietnam.

Julian Chichester Furniture and Lighting Sustainability Neutralising

Social Responsibility

At Julian Chichester, we recognise our role in the broader community and the responsibility that comes with being a distinguished furniture brand manufacturing outside the UK. Together with our partners, we are dedicated to social responsibility, focusing on sustainable practices, ethical sourcing, and a dedication to enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities in which we operate.

We partner with suppliers and manufacturers who adhere to fair labour practices and ethical business standards. We believe in fostering relationships that promote the welfare of workers and support local economies, ensuring that our furniture is made under conditions that respect human rights and dignity.

Julian Chichester is passionate about giving back to the communities in which we operate. Together with our partners, we support local initiatives and charitable organisations that resonate with our values. Through these engagements, we aim to foster positive change and promote a culture of generosity and responsibility.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We pledge to create high-quality, timeless furniture that not only enhances their living spaces but also aligns with their values. We champion transparency in our practices, empowering our customers to make informed choices about their purchases.

As we move forward, Julian Chichester remains committed to these principles of social responsibility. We believe that good business practices can create a meaningful impact, and we take pride in being a responsible member of our communities and the global marketplace.