Refined Karats symbolizes our ongoing environmental consciousness in manufacturing and our promise to act responsibly in all areas of business and production, including water, waste, and energy management. Because of Stuller's compliance with Scientific Certification Systems' (SCS) strict environmental, social, and supply-chain management requirements, our certification allows you to add "earth-friendly" to the characteristics of the products you offer your customers.
As proof of our commitment to sustainability, Stuller earned recycled content certification in an SCS audit. SCS is a global leader in verification of environmental and sustainability claims with internationally recognized standards, and their certification ensures that all of Stuller's manufactured gold and silver product is certified 100% recycled content.
Stuller's SCS certification is just one part of our company's in-house green initiative, Refined Karats. So whenever you see the Refined Karats logo, you can be assured that product contains 100% recycled precious metal content.
Dear Retail Jeweler,
This letter is in response to your questions regarding Stuller's sourcing of gold used in the production of our gold jewelry products. We understand your concerns related to the potential environmental and cultural impact of certain mining activities.
Stuller, Inc. and its affiliated companies have always been and continue to be committed to conducting all phases of its operations in the most ethically, environmentally and socially responsible manner possible. The companies from which we purchase our gold maintain policies and procedures that require social and environmental responsibility on the part of their suppliers. Stuller would reconsider its relationship with said companies if we became aware that they were violating any social or environmental laws.
Only specific, branded gold bars or grain are acceptable in our production operations and raw material used in production is recycled internally.
Purchased products are sourced from companies who also have a policy with regard to environmental standards. Stuller requests that all suppliers sign an agreement that ensures all environmentally friendly practices are strictly followed.
Sincerely,
Matthew Stuller
President, Founder & CEO
Stuller, Inc.