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Sustainability

At James Burleigh Limited we design and manufacture contemporary furniture from our workshop in London. We recognise our environmental and social responsibility as a commercial concern and are committed to the protection of the world’s resources by sourcing the component parts of our products responsibly, ensuring any energy consumed and waste generated during manufacture is kept to a minimum. 

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We strive for all components of our products to be low VOC and have done so from the start of the business more than 10 years ago. This is built into us personally. All of our standard adhesives and finishes are water-based and every new idea or finish will go through the scrutiny of the environmental team. Our black edge has been ebonised using a natural, non-toxic finish where the tannins found naturally in oak undergo a chemical reaction. You can watch the timber turn from a warm Oak to jet black within 30 seconds. Tannins found in oak and other plant species have been used in photography, inks and even for clarifying wine. Let’s drink to that.

 

 

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Reducing what matters

 

We’re always on a mission to reduce our waste, energy and carbon footprint and ensure the whole team is involved and understands the importance of this reduction. Our electricity supply is from 100% renewable sources, this even includes our website server which is certified to Green-e. Our offcuts which are too small to be used are burned for heating the workshop and reducing the pressure on gas central heating and our packaging has been designed from the floor up, focussing heavily on quality, re-usability and recyclability.

Since we redesigned our packaging in 2017 we haven’t had a product damaged in transit.

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Sustainable and regenerative design

We always consider the below statement when we design new furniture pieces. Inspired by circular design but tailored to carbon capture.

“Be inspired by Circularity, Regenerative Design and Carbon Farming; Design and Manufacture with hierarchy of up-keep, flexibility, adaptability and ease of repair or deconstruction and reusability with an aesthetic that’ll stand the test of time.”

 

We design our furniture to fit within the collaborative work, study and domestic setting.  Made to stand the test of time aesthetically and practically; a sustainable choice starts with longevity.

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Local sourcing of materials

Here at James Burleigh ltd we understand the importance of manufacturing here in the UK as all of our tables are made here, in our workshop by our expert makers. With this we source all materials as close to home as is reasonably practicable.

For instance we source our seat pads from an upholsterer in the UK and our bespoke made, robust metal fixing plates from the UK also. All timber and sheet material is sourced from UK suppliers with a dedicated commitment to the EUTR and sustainable growing/harvesting.

James Burleigh Limited holds FISP (Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme) membership. FISP is an independently certified sustainability programme tailored to the needs of the furniture Industry supply chain, which identifies best practise to drive social, economic and environmental change, via continual improvement of our business operations.

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James Burleigh Limited has a sustainable procurement policy to purchase FSC® timber wherever possible. We are certified to FSC® Chain of Custody. FSC® certified projects are available on request.

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These accreditations can help towards WELL, BREEAM, LEED and SKA building accreditation.

Title Description File
FSC® Certificate FSC® Certificate number: INT-COC-002516, License Code: FSC-C147020, chain of custody certificate
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Environmental Policy James Burleigh Environmental Policy
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FISP Certificate FISP Certificate
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Corporate & Social Responsibility document Corporate & Social Responsibility document
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Sustainable Timber Procurement Policy document Sustainable Timber Procurement Policy document
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James Burleigh Modern Day Anti Slavery Policy James Burleigh Modern Day Anti Slavery Policy
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James Burleigh Ltd, 4 Steele Road, London NW10 7AR

Telephone: 020 8965 3966
Email: info@jamesburleigh.co.uk

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