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Conscious Luxury
23 years ago Miller Harris launched with a simple principle; when creating fragrances we start with nature, framing precious botanicals in complex ways.
We believe we have a responsibility to be transparent and honest about our sustainability journey and performance, highlighting about our successes but also our flaws.
We will keep challenging ourselves and the brand to be better. Our ultimate goal is for our brand to operate as close to a zero environmental impact as possible.
Our Sustainability Manifesto
THINGS TO BE PROUD OF
Long Term Sustainability
We were delighted that in April 2024 we renewed our Butterfly Mark accreditation for upholding the highest standards of sustainability, with an overall score of 68%.
We are part of a community of Real Changemakers and have held the Butterfly Certification Mark from Positive Luxury since 2018, a globally respected trust mark granted only to brands who are meeting higher and higher standards for people and nature.
We are committed to reducing our
environmental footprint and promoting sustainability in the luxury industry. We will strive to minimise waste, conserve resources, and support eco-friendly
practices throughout our supply chain.
We are also members of the CTPA (Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association) and Walpole.
Biodiversity
INGREDIENTS
We source the very best natural ingredients in respect for people and biodiversity. We have full traceability on provenance and CSR actions and improvement plans.
Agricultural Practice
Our fragrance partner works closely with local cooperatives and farmers, providing advice and training in Good Agricultural Practices, collection methods, and are taking steps to reduce the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides.
REPLANTING
In Madagascar, they plant between 10,000 and 20,000 Ylang-Ylang seedlings every year to ensure its sustainability. The Group has also left 52 hectares of protected biodiversity. Half of this area (of which 17 hectares have been designated as protected areas) will never be exploited.
Eco-cert compliance
Our preservatives are Eco-cert compliant, and our soaps contain Shea Butter from organic farming.
PALM OIL
Our Bath and Body products incorporate responsibly sourced (RSPO) Palm Oil derivatives.
Upon investigation we understand that, currently, this is a better option for the environment than some the alternative vegetable oils which can require up to nine times the land to produce the same amount of oil. We are however, committed to continually reviewing the landscape, engaging with the industry and with our suppliers to find even better sustainable alternatives.
Water Management
water re-use
Our fragrance partner already re-uses water for the watering of local crops (Rose, Tuberose, Ylang Ylang) in Grasse, France but water is still needed in the final product of perfumery (the Eau de Parfum).
Monitoring
Our Contract Manufacturers monitor their total consumption of water per month and the consumption of water in the production processes (% water used on equipment cleaning and % water used on the production), and we are engaging with them on supplying water data relating specifically to the production of Miller Harris products.
REDUCING WASTAGE
Our main Contract Manufacturer has also recently switched from an internal filtration unit to purchasing water from a third-party supplier. The previous internal unit had a continual flow that flushed out regularly (resulting in uncontrolled waste). The change to purchased water has improved efficiencies, wastage, and traceability and resulted in a 45% reduction in usage versus the previous year.
"EACH OF US IS PART OF THE LARGER ORGAN OF HUMAN SOCIETY AND JUST AS IN OUR BODIES EACH SMALL ORGAN MUST LIVE IN HARMONY WITH THE OTHERS"
BRUNO MUNARI, 1966
BRUNO MUNARI, 1966
Our Packaging
When designing our packaging, we incorporate the 3 R’s:
Recycle, Reduce, Re-use.
Since 2018, our third-party warehouse and logistics facility have made changes
that resulted in the proportion of plastic to paper packaging used reduced from
19% to 8% in 2022.
All waste generated from our retail stores is sorted and collected for recycling.
Product Recycling
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Home
Our candle and diffuser range has been re-designed to significantly lessen the impact on the environment with fully re-usable or recyclable vessels.
The wax bases for candles are made from soy and rapeseed wax sourced from the UK, whilst our diffusers use organic alcohol, from sustainable sources. -
Fragrance
Our EDP collection bottles are not currently recyclable due to the crimped neck and pump.
Historically the main reason for the use of crimped pumps within the industry was to better protect against leakage.
We are working with our suppliers on the development of a screw neck bottle for our core range, which will enable our bottles to be refilled. This will take time and thorough testing, but we are fully committed to the changeover. -
Bath & Body
Our recyclable bottles are made from 100% PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) plastic which is lighter in weight than glass and therefore less impactful on the environment to transport. Using PCR means we don’t need to manufacture new plastics.
Our Hand Cream tubes are made from infinitely recyclable aluminium.
All of our caps are are made of recyclable Poly Propylene.
Our Bath & Body pumps are recyclable even though they contain a stainless steel spring.
INGREDIENTS
M.H Upcycled
The production and control of natural materials for use in perfumery is at a crucial juncture in its history. We have a responsibility to look at the waste and biproducts within the manufacturing process.
Over the past two years we have worked closely with our fragrance
partner to look further down the supply chain for second use
opportunities, resulting in our M.H Upcycled initiative.
READ MORE ABOUT OUR UPCYCLED INGREDIENTS
