--- title: 'Ethical Statement' date: '2026-04-14T10:31:32.329Z' author: description: 'Ellipsis Brands' ethical statement outlines our commitment to ESG practices, sustainability, and a supportive work environment.' image: published: 2026-04-14T10:01:09.681Z type: 'article' url: https://ellipsisbrands.com/ethical-statement id: 69de1065af9b1646eabf111f --- # Ethical Statement Ellipsis Brands company expansion and employee growth requiring HQ relocation has resulted in the updated ethical statement below – September 2024. ## 1. Introduction Ellipsis Brands is a privately owned business specialising in the development and manufacture of branded and private label cosmetic and skin care products. We are a family run business, and we strive to create a friendly, supportive, diverse and collaborative atmosphere for our employees, suppliers, and customers alike. We are always striving to continually improve our practices across all areas of the business. Ellipsis Brands recognises that as business and manufacturer it is our responsibility to operate in an ethical manner and support the development of a sustainable and prosperous society. We aim to achieve this through every aspect of our business, our policies, procedures and development and training. This statement aims to reinforce our commitment to ESG practices and supplies further details on our strategy. Senior management and the board of directors have overall responsibility for the implementation of ESG practices across the business. ## 2. Our approach Our aim is to integrate the three pillars of ESG into our operations and for this to become an inherent part of our culture and everything we do. This approach is driven by the senior management of the business. - Environmental – the impact of Ellipsis on the planet - Social – the impact of Ellipsis has on people, including staff, customers and the community - Governance – how Ellipsis is governed ### Environment We recognise the significant threat of climate change to our world, and we aim to embed environmental awareness into all our decision making and encourage all employees and stakeholders to share this ethos and commitment to drive down carbon emissions and take responsibility for sustainability throughout the business. - We have implemented a waste management system across our sites to ensure that all our waste is handled and disposed of in the correct manner. - We are driving waste management initiatives to minimise usage of paper and plastic and ensure that all waste is properly segregated to maximise recycling and significantly reduce the amount sent to landfill. - Most of our packaging is fully recyclable and we provide instructions on how to recycle on our brand websites. - Where possible we are incorporating at least 30-50% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) material into our packaging with an aim to increase this. ### Targets - All packaging components to be recyclable by mid 2025. - All plastic packaging to be at least 30% (50% if possible) PCR by the end of 2024. To-date 50% of our recyclable plastic packaging has a PCR content of above 30%. Our onsite generator is powered by Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil fuel – an alternative diesel made from 100% renewable raw materials and sustainable waste from verified vegetable fats and oils. ### Cruelty Free In line with UK legislation, Ellipsis Brands believes that testing on animals is unacceptable and expect all our suppliers, manufacturers and other third-party companies to also adhere to a standard of zero animal testing or cruelty both in the UK and overseas. ### Animal Cruelty Free Statement Ellipsis Brands Ltd., can confirm that the company as a whole implements a no animal cruelty policy in accordance with the AAT standards Policy Against Animal Testing dating from the commencement of the company in March 2013. Ellipsis Brands subscribes to the internationally recognised standard for cosmetics and toiletries, that are not tested on animals, as defined by Cruelty Free International. The full Policy against Animal Testing (AAT) can be found here [/animal-testing-policy](/animal-testing-policy). ## 3. Social We are an equal opportunities employer, and we actively encourage the opportunity for progression through the business. We pay above the National Living Wage and have employee benefits in place including a wellbeing support system. The company’s conversion from apprenticeships/placements to employment at Ellipsis is 100%. ## 4. Health & Safety We have created a safe and healthy working environment across all our sites and are committed to continual improvement for all Health and Safety matters. Our Health and Safety committee has strong employee representation including 2 representative board members and our Health and Safety Management system is certified to ISO 45001 standards. In addition, we ensure our practices align with the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Base Code 9 core pillars. ## 5. Supply chain Ellipsis Brands has a documented Supplier Selection Process and a Supplier Code of Conduct to help ensure that our supply chain is compliant with our values as well as the ETI Base Code. Ellipsis Brands regularly reviews suppliers and reserves the right to carry out site visits or audits if there is suspected non-compliance. ## 6. Governance We consider corporate governance essential to help us maintain, monitor and improve our standards and claims and ensure we comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies and adhere to our corporate values and business principals. Certification to ISO 22716 and BRCGS Consumer Goods standards ensures that we are adhering to quality standards and best practices across the business and our membership of SEDEX provides accountability and scrutiny through Sedex Members Ethical Trading Audits (SMETA). Ellipsis Brands regularly engages in brand charitable partnerships (especially local) supporting causes which align with the company’s ethos.