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The Punch is the first global responsible shopping guide highlighting the positive actions of thousands of brands around the world.

A movement dedicated to raising awareness about how responsible shopping can act as a vehicle for positive global change; we are helping businesses raise the bar and consumers explore and shop better.

The Punch is a great opportunity to join a growing community, exchange ideas and solutions, create partnerships and most of all amplify your voice.

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PLAN

Management
Commitments

The company is implementing a sustainability management plan with actions to minimize its footprint by acting on

Sustainable management is clearly documented & implemented. Business strategy is focused on becoming more sustainable.

The company is offering ways that encourage consumers to opt for more responsible choices such as minimum shipping number and working with eco-friendly cargos.

The company is designing a circular, clean, functional and long-life product.

SUSTAINABLE DESIGNS
  • Sustainable certifications
  • Use of sustainable materials
  • Use of local materials, art/crafts in design
  • Waste from production is sorted

Communications regarding the company’s responsible practices are accurate and transparent.

CONSUMER AWARENESS
  • Events with consumers and staff to clean lands and beaches
  • Promotional materials and marketing communication are accurate and transparent
  • A customer feedback system is in place

UPGRADE

Social
Commitments

The company is engaging its staff to the implementation of the sustainability management plan and is giving local, fair & equal opportunities for all by acting on:

Staff are engaged with development and implementation of the sustainability goals.

STAFF ENGAGEMENT
  • Yearly program for staff sustainability training
  • Staff engagement in beach / trash clean ups
  • Staff engagement in waste management
  • Staff guidance materials are available

The company is giving local & equal opportunities for employment including management positions

LOCAL AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
  • Training is offered to local residents to enhance their employment opportunities
  • Employee satisfaction is monitored

The company is giving fair conditions to its employees for a decent standard of living

Products & services are accessible for all

NEUTRALIZE

Environmental
Commitments

The company is managing and minimizing its waste with a circular way of producing prioritizing sustainable materials by acting on:

When purchasing, the company gives priority to local, Fair trade, organic and/or recycled materials and suppliers

The company carefully manages the production of goods and packaging in order to minimize waste

RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION & PACKAGING
  • Greening the products, food and drinks offering
  • Deals with suppliers to minimize (plastic) packaging
  • Use of biodegradable packaging for customers take-away food or products packaging

No single use plastic The company does not use single use plastic

A waste management plan is in place with actions to reduce, separate and reuse or recycle waste

CONSERVE

Conservation
Commitments

The company is supporting and guiding its community and customers by providing transparency, awareness, and education by acting on:

Equipment and practices are used to minimize energy use

ENERGY CONSERVATION
  • Goals for reducing energy consumption are in place
  • Staff and guests are given guidance on minimizing energy use
  • Use of LED lighting
  • Instalment of lighting occupancy sensors that automatically turns lights on and off
  • Use of solar energy
  • Taking advantage to natural day light
  • Use of Energy Star-qualified equipment

Equipment and practices are used to minimize water use

WATER CONSERVATION
  • Equipment and practices are used to minimize water consumption
  • Use of low-flow pre-rinse spray nozzles
  • Use of rain water
  • Maintenance of leaky faucets and pipes
  • Use of Energy Star-qualified equipment
  • Use of natural & sustainable products

The company actively supports, protects and promotes global diversity and wildlife

The company contributes to the conservation of cultures and heritages through its design and communication

CULTURE & HERITAGE CONSERVATION
  • The company makes and records monetary contributions to the protection of cultural heritage
  • The company values and incorporates authentic elements of traditional local culture in its operations

HONOR

Community
Commitments

The company is engaging its staff to the implementation of the sustainability management plan and is giving local, fair & equal opportunities for all by acting on:

When purchasing, the company gives priority to local suppliers

LOCAL & ORGANIC PURCHASING
  • The company provides advices and support local suppliers
  • Local suppliers are favored and daily operations seek to minimize transport use

The company supports its local community contributing to minimize hunger, poverty and maximize good health

SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITY
  • The company is engaged with the local community in identifying needs and opportunities for support, benefits and impacts
  • The company operations do not jeopardies the provisions of basic services such as food, water, energy and healthcare to the local community

Through its communication, the company offers educational awareness

Through its communication, the company offers sustainable awareness and guidance to its consumers

TERMS & CONDITIONS

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By joining The Punch, members benefit from:

  • An exclusive webpage showcasing the commitments and key products
  • Being part of a global responsible community of brands
  • Being recognized as a responsible brand
  • Being in direct contact with conscious consumers through a global visibility
  • A brand ambassador program of influencers with 1M+ followers
  • A leadership program of brands with +500k followers that will advocate for the community
  • Constant influencer marketing to raise awareness about our Punch Members with global accounts of 100k+followers
  • Constant social media presence promoting community members, lifestyle inspirations, hero products, brands’ efforts towards improvement and positive change, collaborations, and more
  • An aggressive digital advertisement to increase social media engagement and traction
  • Content built through an advocate program of editors, activists, columnists, photographers, artists, and other creatives.
  • Partnerships with leading sustainability organizations for global collaborations and awareness campaigns.
  • Presence in the 25 thousand copies of The Punch lifestyle guide distributed worldwide from April 2021