Our Commitments to Sustainability
Our Commitments
to Sustainability
We recognise that impactful and long-lasting change does not happen overnight, which is why we have set clear actions and goals for the coming years to benefit our planet and people.
We truly believe that our Sustainability Strategy will help us to improve our social and environmental footprint, while strengthening our brand for both our customers and employees – we want everyone who shops with us, and works for us, to be proud to do so.
Our vision is to work with global craftspeople and sustain artisanal techniques; to make unique and timeless pieces that encourage our customers to create homes that reflect their personality and inspire them to live well. We champion this vision by making conscious operational and strategic decisions to drive sustainable practices.
We are determined to make our sustainability efforts more transparent and are committed to sharing the progress we make. I am aware that we are at the beginning of our journey, however I am proud of what we are achieved so far and confident that we can continue to reach the targets we have set.
Thank you for your support.”
Leila Bailey, Managing Director of OKA
2021’s Sustainability Results, at a Glance
We reduced our plastic packaging
by four tonnes
In our efforts to promote responsible waste management, we have conducted a packaging and recycling review of our entire product range and are making environmentally friendly improvements in both our warehouse and supply chain. In 2021, we reduced our plastic packaging by four tonnes.
We reduced our scope 1&2 greenhouse
gas emissions by 19%
We are committed to achieving a 46% reduction in Scope 1&2 greenhouse gas emissions (against a 2019 baseline) by 2030 in line with the Science Based Targets Initiative. In 2021 we decreased these emissions by 19% – 55.1% of our energy consumption now comes from renewable sources (increased from 39% in 2020).
We reduced our plastic packaging by four tonnes
In our efforts to promote responsible waste management, we have conducted a packaging and recycling review of our entire product range and are making environmentally friendly improvements in both our warehouse and supply chain. In 2021, we reduced our plastic packaging by four tonnes.
We reduced our scope 1&2 greenhouse gas emissions by 19%
We are committed to achieving a 46% reduction in Scope 1&2 greenhouse gas emissions (against a 2019 baseline) by 2030 in line with the Science Based Targets Initiative. In 2021 we decreased these emissions by 19% – 55.1% of our energy consumption now comes from renewable sources (increased from 39% in 2020).
We started auditing our supply chain
in regard to human rights
We acknowledge and respect the basic rights and freedoms that are inherent to all human beings throughout our entire organisation. In 2021 we embarked on third party audits of our supply chain, auditing 50% of our supplier base, as well as launching supplier appraisals to strengthen relationships and ensure labour and human rights issues are addressed.
We continued our partnership with
the Trussell Trust
We want to positively impact society by giving our time and resources to community engagement and development projects across the UK, US, and countries where we source our products and materials. During 2020 and 2021 we partnered with the Trussell Trust – a charity that works to end the need for food banks in the UK – raising over £60,000 for the organisation via charitable initiatives and the support of our customers and staff.
We started auditing our supply chain in regard to human rights
We acknowledge and respect the basic rights and freedoms that are inherent to all human beings throughout our entire organisation. In 2021 we embarked on third party audits of our supply chain, auditing 50% of our supplier base, as well as launching supplier appraisals to strengthen relationships and ensure labour and human rights issues are addressed.
We continued our partnership with the Trussell Trust
We want to positively impact society by giving our time and resources to community engagement and development projects across the UK, US, and countries where we source our products and materials. During 2020 and 2021 we partnered with the Trussell Trust – a charity that works to end the need for food banks in the UK – raising over £60,000 for the organisation via charitable initiatives and the support of our customers and staff.
Looking Ahead
These are the key areas that we will be focusing our efforts on over the coming years.
Our entire supply chain will be audited by 2025
We will continue to use third-party auditors to assess compliance with human and labour rights, evaluating our entire supplier base by 2025. We will strive to improve our suppliers’ practices by undertaking collaborative programmes with them.
Looking Ahead
These are the key areas that we will be focusing our efforts on over the coming years.
70% of our packaging, including plastics, will be recyclable by 2030
We’re committed to responsible waste management; we'll achieve our goal of making 70% of our packaging recyclable by removing plastics where possible and replacing them with alternatives that have less impact on the environment.
Looking Ahead
These are the key areas that we will be focusing our efforts on over the coming years.
All key raw materials will be sustainably sourced or recycled by 2025
We want to be more transparent about the materials we use for our products; we are working towards all key raw materials being sustainably sourced or recycled by 2025.
Looking Ahead
These are the key areas that we will be focusing our efforts on over the coming years.
We will develop impactful community partnerships in four countries where we operate by 2027
In March 2022 we launched a new UK partnership with Women’s Aid, the national charity working to end domestic abuse. As a brand built on the belief that home should be a sanctuary, a safe place reserved for precious moments with loved ones, we feel passionate about Women’s Aid’s important work and its mission to create a future where survivors feel safe in their homes. We are committed to funding a full-time Direct Services Support Worker who supports survivors of domestic abuse via live digital channels.
Looking Ahead
These are the key areas that we will be focusing our efforts on over the coming years.
Our entire supply chain will be audited by 2025
We will continue to use third-party auditors to assess compliance with human and labour rights, evaluating our entire supplier base by 2025. We will strive to improve our suppliers’ practices by undertaking collaborative programmes with them.
Looking Ahead
These are the key areas that we will be focusing our efforts on over the coming years.
70% of our packaging, including plastics, will be recyclable by 2030
We’re committed to responsible waste management; we'll achieve our goal of making 70% of our packaging recyclable by removing plastics where possible and replacing them with alternatives that have less impact on the environment.