Tiffany & Co. is committed to sourcing our
packaging materials and producing our
catalogues from responsible sources, including
Forest Stewardship Council-certified forests
and recycled materials.
Tiffany & Co.’s iconic blue box and blue bag are central to our brand. Therefore, we are committed to the responsible sourcing not only of our jewelry, but also of the bags and boxes in which it is presented to our customers.
BLUE BAGS AND BLUE BOXES
Tiffany & Co. has been working to ensure that our iconic Tiffany Blue Boxes and blue bags are responsibly sourced. In 2010, 100%* of eligible materials contained within Tiffany Blue bags and Tiffany Blue Boxes were manufactured with
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified materials. The FSC is an independent, nongovernmental organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests, evaluating both forest management activities (forest certification) and the tracking of forest products through factories to the marketplace (chain-of-custody certification). FSC certification assures that wood and paper products come from renewable and well-managed resources.
In addition, in 2010, more than 83% of the materials used to produce the Tiffany Blue Box® originated from post-consumer recycled sources.
Tiffany & Co. plans to continue to source the paper that is used to create our blue bags and boxes in an environmentally responsible manner.
Tiffany & Co. has demonstrated proactive
leadership in minimizing its forest footprint.
Tiffany & Co. responds quickly to global supply
chain challenges; we’ve seen the company fast
track a review of its suppliers and eliminate
controversial fiber and suppliers in its
procurement. This leadership was further
evidenced when it engaged peers publicly,
describing what Tiffany & Co. had done and
why, and encouraged its colleagues to join in
helping to protect endangered forests in
Indonesia and around the world.
- Lafcadio Cortesi, Forest Campaign Director, Rainforest Action Network
CATALOGUES AND STATIONERY
In 2010, Tiffany & Co. produced our catalogues using over 99% FSC-certified materials and at least 10% post-consumer recycled content. We also work to limit the number of catalogues produced and mailed. In addition to traditional catalogues, we provide email communications and electronic versions of catalogues for customers who prefer digital media. Additionally, Tiffany & Co. has participated in the
Catalog Choice program since 2008, which allows customers to control the catalogues they receive.
Tiffany & Co. offers stationery made from 100% recovered cotton fiber, which is created exclusively for the Company.
PACKAGING AND COLLATERAL
Tiffany & Co. has worked to minimize the environmental impact of our packaging materials, including corrugated boxes, tissue paper and bubble wrap. The fiber-based packaging we use contains between 60–90% post-consumer recycled content, and is recyclable where facilities exist.
During Fiscal Year 2010, Tiffany & Co. reviewed the use of product collateral, consisting primarily of product care cards and customer service-related collateral, and reduced overall paper use by providing information online and combining content. Through this one-time consolidation effort, Tiffany & Co. will be able to reduce annual paper use by approximately 4.3 million pieces of collateral.
*Metric included in the Report of Independent Accountants