Sambro Sustainability Projects

Calculating Our Carbon Footprint

We calculate our Carbon Footprint each year and are proud that we have reduced our Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 10% and our overall emissions by 5% from our base year of 2019*. We are focused on driving this down year on year; more info and our full Carbon Footprint reports can be found below.

Full Reports

Using Recycled Materials to Make our Soft Toys

Since January 2022, all of the filling in Sambro soft toys has been made of 100% recycled polyester. This filling is created from post-consumer plastic (mostly drinks bottles), so not only does it eliminate the need for virgin plastic but it stops existing plastic waste going to landfill. We are now working on a range of soft toys made from 100% recycled materials.

Swapping to FSC Paper & Cardboard

All the card packaging and swing tickets used for our plush toys is now FSC certified. Working with the Forest Stewardship Council means that this card comes from sustainable sources, and we look to follow suit across other product ranges soon.

Prioritising Less Plastic

As part of our packaging review, we’ve taken a long look at how we use plastics. 48 of our best selling lines are now in plastic free packaging, as we substitute polybags for paper envelopes, and blister trays for moulded cardboard. Our next step is to look at materials beyond just plastic, asking is it necessary and how can we do better?

Driving Down Emissions

In an effort to reduce both our Carbon Footprint and the amount of energy we use, we are evaluating how efficient our offices are, and what can be done to drive emissions down. Lighting has been switched to LED bulbs, and put on timers where appropriate. Unused machinery has been removed and recycled, and staff have been educated on what they can do to help!

Switching to Renewable Energy

Sambro HQ has made the change to fully renewable energy sources. 100% of our electricity supply is backed by renewable energy here in the UK, helping to reduce our carbon footprint and manage our resources for a better outcome.

Removing Small Things To Make a Big Difference

Removing Small Things to make a Big Difference

We've removed the plastic tags from our plush toy swing tickets. Although tiny, removing these will save at least 805kg of plastic from being thrown away each year, that's the weight of 33,532 plastic bottles!

Rethinking our Packaging

We have reviewed our entire range of products and asked ‘is the packaging fit for purpose?’ ‘How could it be better?’ Our Design and Product team have worked closely to make sustainable changes - reducing packaging where possible and removing unnecessary elements. We have also introduced re-usable zip-lock bags for many of our seasonal items- removing the need for disposable plastic bags.

* Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions calculated in accordance with the GHG Protocol and include all Sambro operated premises (Amsterdam, UK and HK)

Sambro Sustainability Projects

Calculating Our Carbon Footprint

Calculating Our Carbon Footprint

Using Recycled Materials to Make our Soft Toys

Using Recycled Materials to Make our Soft Toys

Swapping to FSC Paper & Cardboard

Swapping to FSC Paper & Cardboard

Prioritising Less Plastic

Prioritising Less Plastic

Driving Down Emissions

Driving Down Emissions

Switching to Renewable Energy

Switching to Renewable Energy

Removing Small Things To Make a Big Difference

Removing Small Things to make a Big Difference

Rethinking our Packaging

Rethinking our Packaging

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