Here at St Eval, people and the planet are at the heart of our business. Based on a working farm in North Cornwall, our factory at Engollan is surrounded by peaceful country lanes adorned with wildflowers, with the striking blue Celtic Sea on the horizon. Every day we are reminded of the natural beauty we are lucky to be surrounded by, and of our responsibility to help protect it, both locally and on a wider scale.
That awareness shapes the way we work. It led us to invest heavily in renewable energy on site, with solar PV, battery storage, biomass boilers and a wind turbine all here as a direct result. It drives how we think about the materials we source, the waste we produce and the way we run our operations. As our business grows and evolves, this policy sets out the commitments that guide how we manage our environmental impacts and what we are doing to keep improving.
Our Environmental Impacts
We recognise that our business activities interact with the environment in many ways. Our key areas of impact include:
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Energy use and carbon emissions
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Raw material sourcing and supply chain impacts
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Waste generation and disposal
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The biodiversity and ecological value of the land we occupy
We continue to monitor water consumption as part of our general resource tracking, but it is not a significant area of environmental impact for our operations or manufacturing processes.
We are committed to understanding our impacts, measuring them accurately and taking positive steps to reduce them.
Energy and Climate
We monitor our energy consumption across the site, tracking where our energy comes from and how much we use. Our investment in on-site renewables has helped keep our emissions low, and we are committed to going further. We are working towards switching to a renewable electricity tariff, and we continue to invest in cleaner energy and more efficient processes. Our wider emissions reduction targets sit within our Climate Transition Plan.
Waste and Circularity
We track all waste generated at site, recording what it is and how it is disposed of. Recycling and reuse are an integral part of our day-to-day operations, and we are committed to reducing what goes to landfill and finding better ways to manage the waste we produce. We work with our suppliers and packaging designers to minimise packaging waste and improve recyclability, and we are exploring circular approaches to how we design and make our products.
Materials and Responsible Sourcing
The raw materials we use are central to our environmental footprint. We are committed to sourcing responsibly and transparently, and to understanding the environmental and social impacts within our supply chain. We prioritise suppliers who demonstrate sustainable practices, require traceability of key materials, and conduct proportionate due diligence on our supply chain. Our expectations for suppliers are set out in our Ethical Procurement Policy.
Where environmental or ethical concerns are identified, we work collaboratively with suppliers to improve standards. Where serious issues are not addressed, we will take appropriate action, up to and including ending the relationship.
Biodiversity and Land Management
Our site sits within a rich ecological landscape, close to designated habitats of national importance. We are committed to protecting and, where possible, enhancing the biodiversity of the land we occupy. We consider biodiversity in our site development decisions and seek to avoid harm to sensitive habitats and species in the surrounding area.
Pollution Prevention and Compliance
We are committed to preventing pollution from our operations and to complying with all applicable UK environmental legislation. This includes the responsible management of all waste streams, the prevention of emissions and discharges that could harm the environment, and the prompt investigation of any environmental incidents.
How We Work
We adopt this policy not just as a benchmark for our operations, but as part of a mindset throughout the company. Environmental responsibility is something for everyone to be conscious of, from switching off lights and recycling wherever possible to reimagining our collections and the way we work.
To deliver on our commitments, we will:
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Monitor and report our environmental performance, including energy and waste, on a regular basis
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Set clear targets for reducing our impacts and maintain an improvement programme to achieve them
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Ensure our employees, suppliers and customers are aware of our environmental objectives and are supported in helping us achieve them
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Provide training for our employees in good environmental practices and encourage involvement in improvement initiatives
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Present environmental performance to our Sustainability Committee and Board as part of regular reporting
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Retain records in a format suitable for independent verification
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Review and update this policy at least every two years, or sooner if required
We know there is always more to do. Sustainable design and innovation across our products, processes and site remain at the forefront of our focus, and we are fully committed to helping protect our environment in any way we can. The implementation of this Environmental Policy is viewed as fundamental to the success of St Eval as a business and is embraced by all our employees as an integral part of our daily work.
Review of this Policy:
We keep this Policy under regular review. This Privacy Policy is v2 and was last updated in May 2026.