Code of Ethics

Alice Made This maintains a longstanding commitment to conducting business with integrity, honesty, and accountability, in particular, engaging with responsible and sustainable business practices, and respecting human rights.

Associations

We follow the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) supply chain principles and associated safeguards prescribed by the RJC, including the furthering of ethical and environmentally sustainable operations.

We welcome the transparency that the Modern Slavery Act requires, and we are committed to combating slavery, forced labour, human trafficking and other unlawful and/or unethical practices throughout our business and our supply chains.

We are in the process of B-Corp certification to further substantiate our commitment to sustaining positive social and environmental impact.

Structure and Approach to Business.

Since its debut in 2012, Alice Made This has developed into an internationally known design-led accessories and jewellery brand, operating from office space in London and the Southeast, and selling on-line and through third party retailers.

In our every day interactions our core values are focused on:

1. Integrity and Honesty:

- We will act with integrity in all dealings, avoiding conflicts of interest and ensuring transparency in decision-making processes.

- We will provide accurate and truthful information to colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

- We will always uphold the confidentiality of sensitive information and respect the privacy rights of individuals.

2. Respect and Fairness:

- We will treat all individuals with dignity, respect, and fairness, regardless of their background, beliefs, or status.

- We will not engaging in any discrimination, harassment, or any form of disrespectful behaviour.

- We will not engage in any illegal or unethical activities that may harm the AMT reputation

3. Compliance with Laws and Regulations:

- We will always abide by all applicable laws, regulations, and striving to apply the highest standards that we can achieve regarding industry standards relevant to our business operations.

- We will report any violations or suspected violations of laws or regulations to the appropriate authorities or management.

4. Conflict of Interest:

- We will disclose any personal, financial, or professional interests that may conflict with the integrity or interests of Alice Made This.

- We will refrain from engaging in activities or relationships that may compromise objectivity or impartiality in decision-making.

5. Protection of Assets:

- We will always safeguard the resources and assets of Alice Made This, including physical property, intellectual property, and confidential information.

- We focus on using all company resources responsibly and for legitimate business purposes only.

6. Communication and Transparency:

- We always aim to foster open and honest communication within the organisation, encouraging dialogue and feedback among colleagues.

- We are happy to disclose information relevant to the organisation's performance, operations, and governance in a timely and transparent manner.

7. Reporting and Accountability:

- We will report any violations of this Code of Ethics or suspected misconduct to management.

- We will co-operate fully with any investigations into alleged violations and we will take responsibility for our actions.

 8. Continuous Improvement:

- We strive for continuous improvement in ethical behaviour and professional conduct, seeking opportunities for learning and development.

- We regularly review and update this Code of Ethics to ensure its effectiveness and relevance to Alice Made This values and objectives.

Supply Chain.

One of our core values is respect for all those with whom we work and for the environment that we work in.

1. Local Approach:

  • We are proud to make our product locally in the UK, exploring craft and industry that is high quality and local.
  • We build long term relationships underpinned with trust, creating confidence and understanding with our business partners.
2. Sourcing:
  • We are committed to the ethical sourcing of our materials and work closely with suppliers to ensure that they adhere to our code of conduct.
  • We source recycled materials for our products and packaging wherever possible. Our benchmark is for at least [80%] of our product materials to be recycled and for all of our products to be circular in nature (either recycled or recyclable).
  • We minimise all of our sourcing air miles by focusing on local UK providers. A small percentage of our products being sourced in Spain or Germany.

Human Rights and Values

Alice Made This is committed to ensuring there is no slavery, forced labour or human trafficking occurring in our supply chains, or indeed any other part of our business. We expect our employees to uphold our core values of excellence, integrity, and social responsibility.

We value the range of backgrounds and skills across our team and business partners. We encourage our working community to be generous with their expertise and knowledge and to be open to learning and evolving in all we do.

Suppliers

We expect all our suppliers to adhere to the highest legal and ethical standards, and to operate free from discrimination, slavery, forced labour and human trafficking.

We believe firmly in the value of due diligence, and the importance of getting to know our suppliers well in order to build long-term relationships based on trust and integrity.

Quality Assurance is paramount, and we schedule regular visits, to our all of our suppliers.

By adhering to the principles outlined in this Code of Ethics, we demonstrate our commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability in all aspects of our work. Together, we contribute to a culture of trust, respect, and ethical behaviour at Alice Made This.