We Care.
Datum: 22-04-2023
Geschatte leestijd: 3min
Made in Amsterdam, ethically sourced in South-East Asia.
Did you know that our jewellery is responsibly sourced from recycled silver and gold?
Our story began in 1997 when our founder Batul sketched a bracelet that symbolized connection. It stood for connection between him and the earth and between the beings on our earth. The bracelet had to be heavy to keep him grounded in this life. Together with a local silversmith, he brought those sketches to life.
Our earth is inseparably connected to the creation of our brand, and our connection to the earth is still at the heart of everything we do. We are pure in our extremes. We make our jewellery with passion, love and care for our planet and the people who live on it. We make premium handmade jewellery for life. Designed in Amsterdam and ethically produced by the best local silversmiths in Southeast Asia.
We take big steps towards a sustainable future.
We are against mass production. Our products are designed to last a lifetime with proper care. All our jewellery is made by hand. In fact, craftsmanship is at the heart of our jewellery. It takes at least 72 man hours for our bracelets to be ready to be worn. The core of each piece of jewellery consists of different pieces that are woven together by hand until they form a chain of unconventional connections. While forming the connections, the silversmith uses all their expertise to give the jewellery a Buddha to Buddha look and feel. By attaching the lock to the jewellery, the Buddha gets a soul. Everything we design, everything we create and everything we do is one-of-a-kind handmade just for you.
We treat Mother Earth and her people with integrity. How do we do this? All our jewellery is made with recycled silver and gold, and we are committed to using certified recycled silver and gold for more than 90% of our products by the end of 2023. Currently, 80% of our jewellery comes from suppliers approved by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), and by 2025 we aim to source 100% of our jewellery from suppliers approved by the RJC. RJC is the leading standards authority in the global watch and jewellery industry and works with members worldwide to create a sustainable supply chain.
To reduce our impact on the environment, we are switching to biodegradable packaging. By the end of 2023, 80% of our packaging will be biodegradable and by 2024, all of our packaging will be biodegradable. Additionally, our bags and clothing are made of 100% organic cotton. This organic cotton is grown without harmful pesticides, using only methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment and the people who work with the cotton.
In short, when you choose a Buddha to Buddha piece of jewellery, you are not only choosing premium quality and craftsmanship but you are also choosing to care about our planet. We stand for high-quality handmade jewellery, designed in Amsterdam and ethically produced at local gold and silver smiths in Southeast Asia. With all our doings, our jewellery and with our brand, we inspire you to create meaningful connections with the earth, the people on our earth and especially with yourself. Get in touch with the inner you. Form strong and meaningful connections with others. Connect with the rest of the world. Show with your jewellery that you care about the planet and the people around you.
DESIGNED IN AMSTERDAM, ETHICALLY SOURCED IN SOUTHEAST ASIA.
Our story began in 1997 when our founder Batul sketched a bracelet that symbolised connection. It stood for the bond between him and the earth, and all beings on it. The bracelet had to be heavy to keep him grounded and connected to our planet. Together with a local silversmith, he brought those sketches to life, and our brand was born.
Thus, our earth is inseparably connected to the creation of our brand. Our connection to our planet is still at the heart of everything we do. We treat Mother Earth and its people with integrity. We are pure in our extremes. We make our jewellery with passion, love, and care. We believe in crafting not only timeless pieces that last a lifetime but also in creating a better world.
100% Recycled silver and gold
Because we believe that it is important to reuse the materials that our planet gives to us, we create our jewellery from recycled precious metals. We have been doing so for many years and from 2024 onwards all jewellery produced will be made from 100% recycled silver. All items that are handmade in Bali are made from 100% locally sourced recycled silver.
80% Of our manufacturers is RJC Member
80% of our jewellery is produced by manufacturers who are members of The Responsible Jewellery Council. In 2024 we will start applying for an RJC membership with Buddha to Buddha B.V. and by 2025 we aim to source 90% of our jewellery from suppliers approved by the RJC. The Responsible Jewellery Council is the leading standards authority in the global watch and jewellery industry and works with members worldwide to create a sustainable supply chain.
70% Certified recycled silver and gold
On average, 70% of all jewellery we produce in 2024 will be made from certified recycled silver. We aim to use certified recycled silver for 90% of our jewellery by 2025.
All of our direct suppliers produce all jewelry from 100% certified recycled silver and gold. Our local Balinese silversmiths use 75% certified recycled silver, mixed with 25% local recycled silver that is not certified (due to supply chain restrictions), but is recycled locally.
The origin of the certified recycled silver is verified by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) using a Chain of Custody (CoC) transfer document when the precious metals are purchased by the manufacturer.
67% social ESG Score
65% Governance ESG Score
58% Environmental ESG Score
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERANCE
We tested ourselves on a set of standards for measuring our impact on society and the environment, as well as our transparency and accountability of our company. We did this to identify in which areas we can make the most improvements, so we can adjust our strategies and policies in such a way that we can meet the needs of the present while safeguarding the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It is our goal to improve our scores in all areas by the end of 2024.
The United Nations developed several Sustainable Development Goals, forming a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. Buddha to Buddha contributes to this global partnership to improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – while tackling climate change. Currently, we primarily contribute to the following Sustainable Development Goals:
