Sambro Sustainability Projects
Calculating Our Carbon Footprint
Calculating Our Carbon Footprint
We calculate our Carbon Footprint
each year and are proud that we have reduced our Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 10% and our overall emissions by 5% from our base year of 2019*. We are focused on driving this down year on year; more info and our full Carbon Footprint reports can be found below.
Full Reports
Using Recycled Materials to Make our Soft Toys
Using Recycled Materials to Make our Soft Toys
Since January 2022, all of the filling in
Sambro soft toys has been made of 100% recycled polyester. This filling is created from post-consumer plastic (mostly drinks bottles), so not only does it eliminate the need for virgin plastic but it stops existing plastic waste going to landfill. We are now working on a range of soft toys made from 100% recycled materials.
Swapping to FSC Paper & Cardboard
Swapping to FSC Paper & Cardboard
All the card packaging and swing tickets used for our plush toys is now FSC certified. Working with the Forest Stewardship Council means that this card comes from sustainable sources, and we look to follow suit across other product ranges soon.
Prioritising Less Plastic
Prioritising Less Plastic
As part of our packaging review, we’ve taken a long look at how we
use plastics. 48 of our best selling lines are now in plastic free packaging, as we substitute polybags for paper envelopes, and
blister trays for moulded cardboard. Our next step is to look at materials
beyond just plastic, asking is it necessary and how can we do better?
Driving Down Emissions
Driving Down Emissions
In an effort to reduce both our Carbon Footprint and the amount of energy we use, we are evaluating how efficient our offices are, and what can be done to drive emissions down. Lighting has been switched to LED bulbs, and put on timers where appropriate. Unused machinery has been removed and recycled, and staff have been educated on what they can do to help!
Switching to Renewable Energy
Switching to Renewable Energy
Sambro HQ has made the change to fully renewable energy
sources. 100% of our electricity supply is backed by renewable energy here in the UK, helping to reduce our carbon footprint and
manage our resources for a better outcome.
Removing Small Things To Make a Big Difference
Removing Small Things to make a Big Difference
We've removed the plastic tags from our plush toy swing tickets. Although tiny, removing these will save at least 805kg of plastic from being thrown away each year, that's the weight of 33,532 plastic bottles!
Rethinking our Packaging
Rethinking our Packaging
We have reviewed our entire range of products and
asked ‘is the packaging fit for purpose?’ ‘How could it
be better?’ Our Design and Product team have worked
closely to make sustainable changes - reducing
packaging where possible and removing unnecessary
elements. We have also introduced re-usable zip-lock
bags for many of our seasonal items- removing the
need for disposable plastic bags.
* Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions calculated in accordance with the GHG Protocol and include all Sambro operated premises (Amsterdam, UK and HK)
