Our Ethical Statement

As a company our mission is to supply product to our customers which is not only of high quality, but is also ethically sourced within the industry, so that you, as a customer, can shop with confidence.

With the surge of interest in crystals and minerals over recent years, combined with an improving awareness of sustainability and ethics surrounding all industries, it has become more important than ever to consider how we source the products we make available to our customers.

Here at Craftstones Europe Ltd we aim to carry out due diligence when selecting ethical and well-respected suppliers.  Ensuring an ethical supply chain in our industry is a challenging process as there are no real oversite bodies to enforce a fair-trade situation for all involved, especially for the people who work at the source.

Over many years we have established meaningful and long-term relationships with our suppliers.  The continuity of using these suppliers, helps us maintain the quality or our products, and also reduces the risks associated with trading with new points of supply which may not follow the same ethical standards we do.  We believe this is the best way to combat the situation and ensures the best ethical and environmental outcome for us all.

The main supplier of our tumble stones, regularly visit mines and have oversight on whether standards are maintained regarding the raw materials they purchase.  We have also visited all our suppliers in Hong Kong and are reassured by their practices.

At Craftstones Europe Ltd we commit to the following actions to ensure we are being as ethical as possible:

  • We work with trusted suppliers who understand the importance of sourcing their supplies ethically, and who ensure good working practice in-house by prioritising the health and wellbeing of the people who work for them.
  • We will continue to grow long lasting relationships with all trusted suppliers.
  • If we work with previously unknown suppliers, we will require them to confirm that their goods are ethically produced/sourced.
  • We will never work with businesses who would not allow us to visit to assess their working practices.
  • We will continue to reuse and recycling all packaging sent to us from our suppliers.
  • We will continue to source new packaging which is recyclable or re-useable where possible.

We believe we are doing our best to ensure our business is operating in an ethical way, but will always try to find new ways to improve and support these principles by reviewing our activities continuously.