Johnstons of Elgin's commitment to sustainability recognised with Queen’s Award for Enterprise
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JOHNSTONS of Elgin has been named as an award winner in this year’s Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.
Johnstons has received a prestigious award in the Sustainable Development category, it was announced today.
This is the fourth such award for Johnstons, which previously landed the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement in 1978, 1994 and 2002.
As well as its centuries-old approach to working with natural, renewable, and biodegradable fibres, Johnstons has been praised for its commitment to limiting environmental impact, animal welfare and its people.
Commenting on the award, chief executive Simon Cotton said: “When we talk about sustainability at Johnstons of Elgin, we try to cover every aspect of our product’s life and truly value every thread.
"Throughout our 224-year history we have stayed true to this ethos through animal welfare initiatives, grassland preservation, fair work, reducing manufacturing waste, and so much more.
“The reduction of waste and regeneration of resources is inherent to our business and receiving The Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development coincides with a significant period for Johnstons of Elgin as we prepare to launch our future sustainability goals.
“It is with enormous pride that we have been recognised by Her Majesty the Queen for our commitment to sustainable development.
"We recognise we are on a journey and our commitment to sustainability is unwavering."
Established in 1797, Johnstons of Elgin exports to 65 countries and employs 900 people at its two Scottish mills in Elgin and Hawick.
The company was granted The Royal Warrant by HRH Prince of Wales for the manufacture and supply of Estate Tweed cloth to the Royal household in 2013.
In 2015, Johnstons became one of the three founding members of the Sustainable Fibre Alliance (SFA), a non-profit international organisation that works to sustain the pasture lands and welfare of animals in cashmere producing regions.
The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, now in their 55th year, are the most prestigious business awards in the country, with winning businesses able to use the esteemed Queen’s Award emblem for the next five years.
To find out more about Johnstons of Elgin’s sustainability commitments, visit www.johnstonsofelgin.com/retail/sustainability.
