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HARVEY NICHOLS
The Harvey Nichols Group is the world’s leading luxury retailer, renowned for its exclusive edit of the most prestigious brands across Women’s, Men’s & Kid’s Fashion, Beauty & Beauty Services, Food, Wine & Hospitality. Founded in 1831, today Harvey Nichols has stores in London, Leeds, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin in the Republic of Ireland and a dedicated beauty store, Beauty Bazaar in Liverpool. In addition, Harvey Nichols operates the OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar & Brasserie on London’s South Bank and the global harveynichols.com website. Internationally, Harvey Nichols has stores in Hong Kong, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuwait and Doha.
SUSTAINABILITY PURPOSE
At Harvey Nichols, sustainability is a fundamental pillar of their luxury retail vision. The brands sustainability mission is to offer an expertly curated selection of new brands and best-known favourites in fashion, beauty, and food - whilst keeping people and the planet in mind. Harvey Nichols strive to empower their people, minimise their environmental impact, and offer their customers ethical & sustainable choices that drive them towards a greener future. They understand that continual improvement is vital, and through collaborations and engagement with their communities, they strive to create a collective impact that paints a vibrant picture of a sustainable tomorrow.
Established
1831
Headquarters
London, England
First Certified
2023
Employees
1,001-5,000
Categories
Retail
Website
Distribution
UK, HK, Qatar, KSA, Kuwait, UAE
WHY POSITIVE LUXURY
The Positive Luxury certification celebrates our achievements and helps identify growth areas as we help create a more sustainable future for luxury retail and the planet we all share. The Butterfly Mark, an independently reviewed stamp of approval, resonates with conscious consumers seeking positive impact products, while bolstering brand reputation, fostering trust with stakeholders, and driving innovation in the ever-evolving world of responsible commerce.
PATHWAY TO HIGHER STANDARDS
As a signatory of the BRC climate action road map they are aiming to achieve net-zero by 2040. They are currently writing a food policy which will outline their sustainability targets within their food retail and hospitality range. Within their packaging, they continue to drive down unnecessary and single-use packaging and where possible avoid plastics or revert to recycled material. Within their offers, they are supporting forward-thinking brands that champion and innovate circular consumption and seek to collaborate with other brands through their membership with the BRC to scale solutions.