Nkuku
Whether it’s table decorations or a new sofa, you’re after Nkuku has it all. Their eclectic pieces, from homeware to lighting, are all made from sustainable materials by artisans in Africa and India and are the latest thing in rustic chic.
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PLANET
Nkuku are trying to minimise their carbon footprint by using sea freight instead of air freight. They also ensure that they consolidate all shipments of products and only ship full containers. As well as this, Nkuku assess the sustainability of their products, carefully selecting natural materials that grow with little need for pesticides, and crops with a sustainable lifecycle of regeneration. In the future, we would like to see Nkuku outline their scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions as well as their plans to reach Net Zero.
PEOPLE
Nkuku follow the standard globally recognised 10 Principles of Fair Trade. They do not discriminate in hiring and they adhere to the UN Conventions on the Rights of the Child. They partner with a few charities, including Till the Coast is Clear who work with local communities to clear up shorelines of plastic pollution. For the past 7 years, Nkuku have regularly donated a portion of their profits to Frank Water. So far they have managed to raise over £26,000, which has provided water for more than 2,220 people.
ANIMALS
The leather Nkuku use is sourced from India and is a byproduct of the food, therefore it is not vegan nor is it clear if the animals involved are protected from cruelty.
BUSINESS
Nkuku choose to work with natural and recycled materials, with a focus on traditional methods of production; these materials shape the look of their product collections. This ensures that their furniture and products are more durable and have a longer life. As a next step, we would love to see an annual impact report from Nkuku in order to increase their transparency in the way they communicate their sustainability policies and practices.
Assessed: February 2024
