At Ashmira Botanica, our commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability is the cornerstone of our business. We prioritize ethical practices throughout our sourcing process to support sustainability, fair working standards, and environmental conservation.

We source our botanical ingredients from suppliers who prioritise sustainable and responsible farming practices, ensuring the wellbeing of the environment and local communities.

Wherever possible, we support fair trade initiatives and work with suppliers who uphold fair working standards, providing equitable wages and working conditions for all those involved at every stage of production of our ingredients.

For our skincare range, we maintain full traceability of our ingredients to ensure transparency in our supply chain and verify that each component meets our ethical sourcing standards.

We are committed to preserving biodiversity by sourcing ingredients that are harvested or cultivated in ways that protect natural ecosystems and wildlife habitats. This is one of the many reasons that our range is 100% vegan.

We wholeheartedly embrace a holistic and sustainable approach with a deep reverence for nature. Collaborating with a local environmental business, we have carefully evaluated our practices to minimise our carbon footprint.

We embrace greener practices by upgrading to energy-efficient models and fostering a culture of sustainability within our team. Our warehouse has transitioned to electricity over gas to better monitor and manage emissions.

We have developed a comprehensive Sustainability Policy that guides us toward carbon neutrality. We actively seek official accreditations like ISO14001 or B-Corp status and are pursuing local authority grants to support further green initiatives, such as installing LED lighting and exploring insulation options for our warehouse.

We regularly evaluate our operations for maximum efficiency and minimise waste by reusing shipping boxes for outgoing orders. Whilst our packaging is currently recycled by clients and end users, we strive to implement a circular system for returning empties for thorough cleansing and reuse.

Recognising that direct actions alone cannot eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions, we participate in accredited carbon offset programs as part of our ongoing efforts to make a positive impact.

Our dedication to sustainability extends to our product range. We offer products that are entirely vegetarian or vegan, using biodegradable materials and environmentally friendly packaging alternatives like aluminium and glass. Even our glitter is sourced from natural minerals rather than plastic, and our candles, creams, face, and body polishes are housed in metal tins.

We care deeply about ethical sourcing and supporting indigenous communities. For example, our cacao is raw, organic, and nurtured by a cooperative of the Ashaninka, Nomatsigenga, and farmers in the central rainforest of Peru. Every purchase supports the Cacao Gardener initiative to plant a spirited cacao forest.

We uphold the highest quality standards in our sourcing practices to deliver products that not only meet ethical guidelines but are also effective and safe for our customers.

We continuously review and enhance our ethical sourcing practices to adapt to evolving industry standards and promote positive change within our supply chain.

At Ashmira Botanica, we believe that ethical sourcing and sustainability are crucial for the integrity of our products and the wellbeing of our planet. We are committed to upholding these principles and working towards a more sustainable and ethical future for all.