Sustainability
We hold ourselves accountable so we can deliver on our promise to always lead a business that is ethical and responsible.
Minimising environmental impact is at the forefront of every decision we make. Planet and people have always and will always come before profit.
We instil sustainability and corporate responsibility into every aspect of our business. From the materials we use in our jewellery to the ecological initiatives we support, care for the environment is part of our DNA.
We’ve taken action from the very beginning so that our impact grows as we do.
What we're doing to protect the planet
We are carbon neutral
We strive to limit the impact our business has on the environment. This is why we’re working hard to reduce or offset our carbon emissions through our entire business and processes. We’re incredibly proud to be Carbon Neutral Certified and verified by the four largest Carbon Certifications worldwide - Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), Gold Standard Voluntary Emission Reductions (VER), UK and EU Emissions Trading Standard (EU & UK ETS) and the United Nations Certified Emissions Reductions (CER) programmes.
Responsibly sourced materials
Gemstones and precious metals come at a high price to the planet. The lengthy process associated with sourcing and treating them can have catastrophic effects on both the ecosystem and the communities involved in mining them.
This is why we keep a close eye on our supply chain, only working with manufacturers using ethically sourced gemstones and lab-grown, conflict-free diamonds.
More than that, all our sterling silver is 100% recycled, which produces two thirds less CO2 than mined silver.
Recycled Sterling Silver
As we all know, Silver is a limited resource. The demand for silver is growing rapidly, increasing by 24% over the past 10 years, with the global silver production through mining coming to some 24,000 metric tonnes last year, alone (U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)).
Unfortunately, however, mining is one of the major contributors to climate change. Mining emits an eye watering volume of greenhouse gasses and the chemicals used in the process cause dangerous amounts of erosion, contamination to ground-water, soil and surface water, and in turn contributing to a devastating loss of biodiversity. Although this can in no way be reversed, contribution to this can be restricted...
That’s why, here at Milly Grace, we only use 925 Sterling Silver which has been recycled. That means all our sterling silver has had a previous life. Recycled silver is therefore the perfect way to contribute to a circular economy and cut down on our impact on the planet, without compromising the quality and durability of our jewellery.
Recycled 316L Stainless Steel
We’re proud to say that our waterproof 316L stainless steel jewellery is made with a minimum of 91% post-consumer recycled content — designed to last, made to move, and kinder to the planet. Each piece comes with a lifetime guarantee, so you can wear it forever. By choosing jewellery that never needs replacing, you're investing in timeless design with a lighter footprint.
Eco-friendly packaging
Mindfully crafted, inside and out. We have reinvented the unboxing experience to guarantee minimal waste. That means all our packaging is either reusable, recycled or recyclable!
Every order you receive will guarantee:
- A paperless dispatch: No unnecessary order forms or return labels are included in your order. Everything is done online!
- 100% recyclable jewellery boxes
- Long live the pouch: We use regular organic cotton pouches or RPET pouches in our jewellery pouches. Both gorgeous, and re-usable!
We will continue to share our sustainability journey with our lovely community on this page. Check back soon for updates on our latest green initiatives and milestones.
