Environmental Policy

Policy owner: Lizzy Grayson (Co-Founder)
Approved by: Lizzy Grayson & Tina Grayson (Co-Founders)
Applies to: An’du directors and anyone acting for or on behalf of An’du, including contractors and third parties where relevant (for example, manufacturers and packaging suppliers).
Effective date: 04/01/2026
Next review: 04/01/2027
Contact: lizzy@an-du.co.uk

1. Purpose

An’du is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our products and operations. This policy sets out how we approach environmental responsibility in a practical and proportionate way for a small UK business.

2. Scope

This policy covers:

  • sourcing of ingredients and packaging

  • manufacturing through third-party partners

  • packaging, storage and dispatch activities

  • business travel and day-to-day operations

  • waste management and continuous improvement

3. Our commitments

We will, as far as is reasonably practical:

  • comply with applicable UK environmental laws and regulations relevant to our activities

  • prevent pollution and reduce waste

  • use resources efficiently (materials, energy and water)

  • choose lower-impact materials and suppliers where feasible

  • work with manufacturers and suppliers to improve environmental performance over time

  • communicate honestly about environmental impacts and avoid misleading claims

4. Sustainable forest management and deforestation-free sourcing approach

We recognise that paper-based packaging and certain agricultural commodities can present risks linked to forest degradation, deforestation, and biodiversity loss.

We use internationally recognised standards and guidance as reference points for our approach, including:

  • FAO’s framing of sustainable forest management (maintaining and enhancing forest values over time)

  • FSC and PEFC certification schemes as leading frameworks for sustainable forest management and chain of custody in forest-based materials

  • AFi guidance and definitions to inform deforestation and conversion-free expectations and how to implement them through supply chains

  • EUDR concepts as a practical benchmark for deforestation-free due diligence, where relevant to our sourcing and retailer requirements

5. Packaging

We aim to minimise packaging and prioritise materials and suppliers that support responsible forestry and recycling systems.

Where feasible, we prioritise packaging that is supported by credible forest certification, such as FSC or PEFC, and we keep evidence on file (for example certificate details and FSC claims).

We recognise that some certified materials can still have mixed inputs (for example “mix” claims). Where a retailer requests it, or where we identify a higher risk indicator, we will ask our supplier for additional traceability information for the specific paper or card used.

6. Ingredients and sourcing

We aim to source ingredients responsibly and will:

  • ask suppliers and manufacturers for relevant sustainability information where available (including certified materials)

  • prioritise improvements where we identify higher environmental risk materials

  • consider environmental impacts when reformulating or launching new products

7. Manufacturing and suppliers

As we use third-party manufacturers, we will take proportionate steps to:

  • select reputable manufacturers with appropriate standards and controls

  • encourage good environmental practices (waste reduction and efficient operations)

  • raise and address concerns promptly, and review relationships where issues cannot be resolved

8. Waste and recycling

We aim to reduce waste across our operations by:

  • ordering and producing in sensible quantities to avoid unnecessary waste

  • reusing or recycling packaging and materials where possible

  • safely disposing of waste that cannot be reused or recycled

9. Transport and deliveries

We aim to reduce unnecessary transport emissions by:

  • consolidating deliveries where feasible

  • choosing sensible shipping methods and reducing avoidable returns through clear customer information

10. Roles and responsibilities

  • Lizzy Grayson is responsible for maintaining this policy and coordinating improvements.

  • Tina Grayson supports oversight and review.

  • Anyone acting for An’du must follow this policy where relevant to their role.

11. Monitoring and review

We will review this policy annually and update it if our operations change. Where practical, we will set simple improvement actions each year (for example reducing packaging, improving supplier information, or reducing waste from production runs).

12. Evidence we keep on file

To support due diligence, retailer onboarding, and ongoing compliance, An’du maintains an evidence file (digital and/or physical) containing, where applicable:

  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for relevant raw materials and ingredients

  • Country of origin information where provided by suppliers and manufacturers

  • Palm and RSPO documentation, such as supplier statements confirming RSPO status and the applicable supply chain model where stated

  • Packaging sustainability evidence, such as FSC certificates, FSC claims or specifications, and supplier certification details

  • Any additional supplier sustainability declarations or supporting documents relevant to environmental claims

Where full traceability information is not available, we record what is available and request further documentation when needed, especially if risk indicators are identified.

13. GHG and energy consumption

We aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with our operations and supply chain. We will do this by:

  • using third-party manufacturers and suppliers with appropriate environmental controls where possible

  • reducing avoidable transport through consolidated shipments and sensible ordering

  • keeping our own energy use low through efficient home working and storage practices

  • reviewing improvements as we grow, including basic measurement where practical

14. Water

We recognise that water use and wastewater can be significant in personal care supply chains. We will:

  • encourage good water management practices through our manufacturers, where possible

  • avoid unnecessary water use in our own operations

  • prioritise suppliers who can share information on water controls if requested by retail partners

15. Air emissions

We aim to minimise air emissions linked to our activities. We will:

  • reduce emissions linked to transport by consolidating deliveries and avoiding urgent shipments where possible

  • maintain good ventilation and safe practices in any packing activities carried out by An’du

  • raise concerns with manufacturers if we become aware of poor controls relating to dust, fumes, or other air emissions

16. Biodiversity

We recognise that ingredients and packaging materials can affect biodiversity through land use and sourcing. We will:

  • prefer responsible sourcing where feasible, based on available supplier evidence

  • request supporting information for higher-risk materials where appropriate

  • consider biodiversity impacts when making sourcing and reformulation decisions

17. Deforestation

We recognise deforestation risk is linked to certain commodities and materials, including palm-derived ingredients and paper-based packaging.

We will:

  • maintain palm and RSPO statements on file and request updated statements where needed

  • keep packaging sustainability evidence on file (for example FSC certificate details and claims), and request additional supply chain information where appropriate

  • use AFi definitions and guidance as a reference when considering deforestation and conversion risks in our supply chain, especially where we need to set expectations with suppliers

  • use EUDR concepts as a practical benchmark for “deforestation-free” due diligence where retailer requirements ask for it, or where risk indicators are identified

  • not knowingly source materials linked to illegal deforestation