Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do
Made on our own factory line and stamped with our logo as a mark of authenticity, our shutters are sustainably sourced and distributed. Made-to-measure to ensure the perfect fit to every window without costing the earth.
All of the wood used in the production of our shutter ranges has been sourced from responsibly managed forests that have a robust chain of custody from forest to factory.
S:CRAFT’s wood supply chain is carefully managed in compliance with the United Kingdom Timber Regulation (UKTR), which ensures harvesting practices are legal, encourages sustainable harvesting practices and supports global forest governance.
Our manufacturing partner in Asia is just as committed to sustainability as we are and produces a CSR report annually. We work closely with them, to ensure we are here for people, for the planet.
Looking at how best to improve materials and processes means improving efficiency and helping reduce costs, but it also sustains the business into the future and ensures compliance with key standards.
We are incredibly proud to work with one of the best manufacturers of shutters and blinds, who offer superior quality control practices, such as quarter sawing timber to make robust wooden louvres, and create less wastage.
All our wooden shutters are stored in climatic zones and kiln-dried, removing any unwanted moisture, enhancing the quality and extending the product life. Their top-of-the-range manufacturing techniques ensure the product we offer you is the best and built to last for many years.
We make sure that our shutter ranges are fully compliant with REACH regulations, an acronym that stands for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals.
The overall aims of REACH are to: Provide a high level of protection of human health and the environment from the use of chemicals in products. This means that whether it is in the EWC we use, our hardwoods, paint or ABS, the number of hazardous chemicals used is kept to an absolute minimum.
Not only are our products big on environmental safety and non-toxic, but they also exceed the most stringent international safety standards for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and are CARB P2 compliant for off-gassing.
At S:CRAFT we value our planet, and so across everything we do, we want to reduce the impact we have upon our environment, and that means making sure our products reflect this core value.
As an important part of any home, insulation is not just about heat loss through roofs and walls, it is also about windows. The shutters and blinds we supply have four key roles to play in terms of the sustainability of your home, as well as through our processes.
You can read more about the technical data of energy efficient window coverings here, and see how stylish S:CRAFT shutters and blinds can also help you save money on your energy bills too.
At S:CRAFT, we are a responsible supplier committed to environmental giving through collaboration with Green the UK’s Native Pollinator Project and meadow planting initiatives.
S:CRAFT backed the planting of 2 hectares of wildflowers in the UK. The initiative initially drew our attention as, when we were established in 2002, our logo prominently featured a bee. This led us to explore opportunities to assist native pollinators. Our journey commenced with Green the UK, where we supported the planting of wildflowers to contribute to the restoration and establishment of rich habitats for these vital pollinators.
Why wildflowers are important:
The initiative commenced in Shropshire, transforming a post-industrial site, Manor Road Pitmound, spanning 0.6 hectares. This undertaking facilitates the thriving of threatened butterfly species, such as the dingy skipper, in a pollinator-rich environment.
Our sponsorship focuses on planting Heather (Calluna vulgaris) and Bird’s Foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) at Manor Road Pitmound. Bird’s foot trefoil holds particular significance as the larval food plant for dingy skipper caterpillars. The dingy skipper, a rare butterfly facing significant declines due to habitat loss, is present in Telford, but no records exist on Manor Road Pitmound. Through our S:CRAFT meadow site, we aim to change this narrative.
Barossa in Camberley, Surrey, serves as a vital haven for invertebrates, hosting diverse species like Green-Eyed Flower Bees and Silver-studded Blue Butterflies amidst abundant heathland wildflowers, such as purple heather and fragrant gorse. Despite its natural richness, the heathland is overshadowed by a military training site, leading to a loss of its ecological diversity.
Over the past two centuries, the UK has lost 85% of its heathlands, including Barossa. This decline threatens global pollinator populations, highlighting the urgent need to protect remaining heathland areas. In commitment to this cause, S:CRAFT sponsored the planting of 1.4 hectares in Barossa, with ongoing efforts to remove invasive Scott’s Pine and connect the heath to the UK’s pollinator network through the B-Lines initiative.
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