TRACEABILITY
Guiding Suppliers Towards Sustainable Practices
At AGC, our responsibility extends beyond what we design — it includes how and with whom we create.
As part of our commitment to source only from responsible suppliers, we surveyed 66 of our most regular partners to understand their sustainability maturity and identify where further support is needed.
The results were encouraging: 74% of our suppliers are already taking meaningful steps towards sustainability through awareness and ad hoc initiatives, while 18% have formal ESG or sustainability strategies in place. Only 8% have yet to begin, highlighting both the progress made and the opportunity for greater collaboration across our industry.
To accelerate this journey, we’re focusing on three key priorities:
Enhancing supplier onboarding with sustainability education and tools.
Launching a Resource Hub to share best practices openly within the interiors community.
Supporting suppliers at every stage, ensuring no one is left behind as we move towards our goal of 100% responsible sourcing.
Our Environmental Icons: Transparency You Can Trust
Transparency builds trust — and we want our clients to understand the story behind every piece we create.
To make this simple, we’ve developed a series of Environmental Icons that communicate the sustainability credentials of our products and suppliers at a glance.
These icons reflect key attributes such as Organic, Non-Toxic, FSC Timber, Ethical, Carbon Conscious, and Diverse & Inclusive Supplier, among others. You’ll find them clearly labelled across our curated furniture collections and online product pages, helping clients make informed, responsible choices with confidence.
Each icon is rooted in our mission to increase traceability and accountability across our supply chain - and to celebrate those suppliers leading the way in creating thoughtful, sustainable design.
MADE TO ORDER
Made in accordance with our customer's specifications to minimise wastage in production.
FABULOUS FILLINGS & TOPPINGS
Foam, Fibre, Wool, Fur and Feather fillings are sourced in the UK for maximum quality assurance and are cruelty-free.
HANDCRAFTED
Products and/or elements have been handcrafted by artisans to preserve craft traditions and support independent artisan businesses.
NO PLASTIC FANTASTIC
100% of product packaging is reusable or ‘widely recyclable’.
ORGANIC
Product is made up of >70% naturally occurring raw materials, without the use of chemical or other artificial elements.
CONSCIOUS SUPPLIER
Working towards becoming sustainable with an awareness and adhoc initiatives set out.
DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE SUPPLIER
Supplier celebrates the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion by being an actively diverse supplier and promoting inclusivity and opportunity.
ETHICAL
Supply chain conforms with all relevant International Labour Organisation (ILO) policies surrounding child labour, workers rights, freedom of association, minimum wages and health & safety.
NON-TOXIC
Product is guaranteed to be free of harmful chemicals.
CARBON CONSCIOUS
Supplier is Carbon Neutral or has plans in place to get to achieve this. They are able to inform us of the carbon footprint of the product they supply.
FSC TIMBER
Wood has been harvested in compliance with rules and regulations to protect our natural resources.
THOUGHTFUL FURNITURE
Item is reclaimed, recycled or upcycled usually an Antique or Vintage item given a new life.
SUSTAINABLE SUPPLIER
Have an ESG and/or Sustainability strategy/Eco Manifesto in place with defined targets to achieve over a given period of time.
MADE IN THE UK
Product is manufactured or assembled within the UK.