“In 2016 I purchased a farm in England and created the World’s first certified Carbon Neutral honey farm. We won awards for our ethical, environmental and sustainability policies and positive impact to the environment. Now, as I work to create the World’s first certified Carbon Neutral ceramics studio, my team and I have revisited how we can be a mindful and responsible business.

As a nature lover, having grown up in the countryside, served on the board of the Soil Association, consulted with DEFRA, and worked as an organic farmer, I care deeply about the impact we make on our planet. However, I recognise the challenges involved with international travel. The below details our approach to preserving and protecting sustainability.”

Our services:

I continue to offer virtual services, and have made significant investment into online learning and development solutions to reduce the need for me to travel.

Our suppliers:

When I or my team must travel as part of contracted commitments, where electric vehicles are available for taxis and transfers, for example, these are always our first choice and specifically requested. For all unavoidable flights, we participate in Carbon Neutral/Carbon Offsetting programs, and the number of flights have been actively reduced. In almost all circumstances, I do not travel with checked-in luggage, and maintain very light carried luggage. We actively use and source recycled and reusable items, engaging closely with key suppliers of regular supplies to understand their own sustainability and environmental policies align with our own. When staying overnight, I never request room service or towel changes for my stays shorter than 1 week, and we actively participate in Carbon Neutral/Carbon Offsetting programs available, choosing hotel groups who have strong sustainability policies like Hilton. We bank with Monzo, who, as a branchless bank, have a robust sustainability policy, with most of our transactions done contactless removing the need for physical plastic cards.

Our footprint:

All lightbulbs are low energy LED bulbs and all equipment that can be run on rechargeable batteries is. We source our energy from Octopus, opting for the 100% renewable energy tariff. We use local council recycling services to recycle everything that we can but aim to reuse as much as possible. All incoming boxes and recyclable packaging and post is shredded and used to pack ceramics for the FOUND studio. On items we buy that require printing, like thank you cards or branded notepaper, we source from printers who supply recycled paper stock with vegetable inks, avoiding foil or plastic effects so everything is 100% recyclable. We try not to print anything and use recycled paper for when we must. Purchases of new items are kept to an absolute minimum and only when necessary. Much of our equipment is sourced from charity shops and recycling centres (which makes typing this on a 100 year old kitchen table, a delight!).

As part of our Carbon Neutral plan, we are having our carbon footprint measured and monitored annually, which we will share here soon.

The FOUND ceramics studio runs independently to my main brands, and has its own sustainability policy.

“Myrtle & Broadway Ltd is committed to operating responsibly, ethically, and with genuine care for people and the planet. My ceramics studio and associated brand FOUND exist to promote thoughtful consumption, responsible production, and meaningful craft.

Our suppliers are a key part of how we can uphold our own high standards, morals and ethics to be better humans. We carefully select suppliers that align best with our values. We expect our suppliers, partners, and collaborators to share these values and to work with integrity, transparency, and respect. This ‘code of conduct’ sets out the minimum standards required of all suppliers working with Myrtle & Broadway Ltd.

Being Good Humans

Beyond compliance, we believe in kindness, fairness, and respect as fundamental business principles, guided by our purpose to do business with joy, passion, purpose, dignity, love, and respect.

We expect suppliers to:

• treat people with dignity and respect

• foster safe, inclusive, and supportive working environments

• operate with honesty and integrity

• contribute positively to their communities where possible

We value long-term relationships built on trust, openness, and shared purpose.

Ethical Business Practices and Governance

Suppliers must:

• comply with all applicable laws and regulations

• maintain transparent and accurate business records

• operate with accountability and responsible decision-making

• avoid practices that could harm Myrtle & Broadway Ltd, FOUND, or our stakeholders

We encourage suppliers to adopt governance practices that consider environmental and social impact alongside financial performance.

Anti-Corruption + Fair Conduct

Myrtle & Broadway Ltd maintains a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and unethical behaviour.

Suppliers must not:

• engage in bribery, facilitation payments, or corruption

• offer inappropriate gifts or incentives intended to influence decisions

• participate in fraudulent or deceptive practices

Any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed transparently.

Labour + Human Rights

Suppliers must uphold internationally recognised human rights principles.

This includes:

• no forced, bonded, or involuntary labour

• no child labour

• fair wages and working hours in line with local regulations

• safe and healthy working conditions

• freedom from discrimination, harassment, or abuse

Diversity, Inclusion, + Responsible Sourcing

Myrtle & Broadway Ltd actively seeks to work with businesses that contribute to a more equitable and inclusive economy.

We express a preference for engaging with suppliers that are:

• owned or operated by under-represented populations

• small, independent, and community-rooted businesses

• local UK makers, producers, and service providers where feasible

This preference reflects our commitment to strengthening local economies, supporting diverse entrepreneurship, and creating meaningful social impact.

Environmental Responsibility

Suppliers are expected to minimise environmental impact and demonstrate responsible stewardship of resources.

We encourage suppliers to:

• reduce waste and unnecessary packaging

• use responsibly sourced or recycled materials where possible

• minimise emissions and resource consumption

• support circular and regenerative practices

Suppliers supporting FOUND should recognise our commitment to low-impact production and carbon-conscious studio practices.

Transparency + Collaboration

We value openness and partnership.

Suppliers should:

• be willing to share relevant information about sourcing, materials, and practices

• notify us of significant risks or issues affecting supply integrity

• collaborate with us on improving environmental and social outcomes over time

Continuous improvement is encouraged, even where perfect solutions are not yet possible.

Compliance + Accountability

Suppliers must comply with this code as a condition of working with Myrtle & Broadway Ltd.

Where concerns arise, we aim to work constructively with suppliers to address issues and support improvement. However, serious or persistent breaches may result in review or termination of the relationship.

Commitment

By working with Myrtle & Broadway Ltd, suppliers acknowledge this code and commit to operating in alignment with its principles.