Solutions
Recognition that’s kinder to the planet
Sustainable employee recognition means celebrating people without leaving a heavy footprint. We’ve changed how we pack, power, source and ship, so the awards and gifts your people receive are made and delivered more responsibly.
- 50–75%
- of our shipping cartons are made from recycled materials
- Half
- of our packing materials come from recycled sources
- 12,000
- parcels shipped every year, so every change adds up
Plastic out, paper in
We’ve replaced plastic with paper and compostable alternatives wherever we can, across thousands of products each month.
Environment
How we run our business
Sustainability shows up in our day-to-day operations, not just our packaging.
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Powered by solar
We’ve installed solar panels so our operations run on clean, renewable energy, reducing our carbon footprint.
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Composting at the office
Food and green waste is composted into soil rather than sent to landfill, cutting methane emissions and supporting a circular economy.
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Recycled cartons and packing
Between 50% and 75% of our shipping cartons, and half of our packing materials, come from recycled sources, reducing demand for virgin resources.
Social responsibility
Ethical sourcing
We choose suppliers who look after people and the environment throughout the supply chain.
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Recycled precious metals
Our precious metal supplier uses recycled silver, gold and other precious metals, reducing the environmental and social impacts of traditional mining.
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Lab-grown diamonds
We work with suppliers of lab-grown diamonds, a more sustainable and ethical alternative to mined stones.
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Australian makers
Our key suppliers are Australian-owned and operated, including timber frame makers established in 1975 in Hawkesbury, NSW, and badge makers whose history dates back to the early 1900s.
Make your program more sustainable
Ask us about lower-impact options when we design your recognition program:
- Eco-friendly pillow boxes and etched bamboo presentation boxes
- Eco-friendly gift wrap
- Australian-made timber certificate frames
- Service pins in recycled gold or silver, with lab-grown diamonds
Recognition should have a positive impact on people, and on the environment too.
Frequently asked questions
What is sustainable employee recognition?
Celebrating people without leaving a heavy environmental footprint. At HW Holdsworth, that means changing how we pack, power, source and ship, so the awards and gifts your people receive are made and delivered more responsibly.
How has HW Holdsworth reduced plastic in its packaging?
We've replaced plastic with paper and compostable alternatives wherever we can: paper sleeves for picture frames, paper presentation boxes, paper jewellery pouches, compostable packing pellets instead of styrofoam, and biodegradable bubble wrap or recyclable hexagon paper padding.
How much of your packaging is recycled?
Between 50% and 75% of our shipping cartons are sourced from recycled materials, and half of our packing materials come from recycled sources. With around 12,000 parcels shipped every year, every change adds up.
Are your materials ethically sourced?
Yes. Our precious metal supplier uses recycled silver, gold and other precious metals, we work with suppliers of lab-grown diamonds, and our key suppliers are Australian-owned and operated.
What sustainable options can we add to our recognition program?
Eco-friendly pillow boxes and etched bamboo presentation boxes, eco-friendly gift wrap, Australian-made timber certificate frames, and service pins in recycled gold or silver with lab-grown diamonds.
How does HW Holdsworth run its own operations sustainably?
Our operations run on solar power, and food and green waste at the office is composted rather than sent to landfill.
Recognition that lasts
Talk to us about building sustainability into your recognition program.