Impact report:
2021
We are committed to tracking and publicly reporting
our environmental and social impact, level of achievement of our
responsibility objectives and new commitments. All of this translates
in this first annual impact report that we share with you.
Vision of sustainability and
alignment with the sdgs-
Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
One of our objectives this year has been to minimize the consumption of
water from our stores through an automatic tap system that avoids
unnecessary waste and rigorously controls consumption.
Goal 7: Affordable and non-polluting energy
In 2019 we began contracting 100% renewable energy for 100% of our
stores. In June 2020 we achieved this goal thanks to our agreement
with the companies HOLALUZ and GANA ENERGÍA.
Goal 12: Responsible production and consumption
We are totally against excessive consumerism. We create a product
that lasts over time, with quality, at a reasonable price.
Achievements 2021
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Since February 2021, we only work with companies that have signed
the Code of Conduct.
We have understood the importance of performing Life Cycle Analysis
of our products,
and we have analyzed the impact of the products in our collection.
We have managed to manufacture 48% of our collection in organic acetate
or recycled.
We have eliminated single-use bags and replaced them with bags
Reusable made from 100% recycled cotton.
Vision for 2022
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Expand Project 55 to all the cities in which we operate, so that
low-income pensioners have access to quality progressive glasses.
Continue reducing our Greenhouse Gas emissions.
Carry out ethical audits on 80% of our suppliers to ensure
We only work with companies that have signed and successfully passed them.
Promote and increase the REUSE program by 20%.
Use 75% organic or recycled acetate.
Conceptualize upcycling strategies to apply in the end-of-use phase.
Transparent glasses
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Because we wanted you to see what is behind each material and the product, one
One of our commitments for 2021 was measuring impact. We call
"Transparent glasses" project
Materials: We use materials responsibly to make durable frames.
Given the reduction in the environmental impact achieved with the replacement of the
traditional acetate for bio-based or recycled acetate, we are
working to increase the composition of these materials in our collections.
Packaging: Our cleaning cloths are made with RPET, which refers
to any PET material that comes from a recycled source instead of the raw material
unprocessed original petrochemical raw material.
Social compliance
of the chain
supply: code
of conduct- We have set ourselves a goal: our suppliers have to comply with our Code
of Conduct if they want to be part of the Miller and Marc supply chain.
The Code of Conduct is based on 10 pillars - There is no discrimination
No to child labor
No to harassment or abuse
Employment is freely chosen
Freedom of association and
Collective negotiation
Safe and healthy work environment
Living wages
Non-abusive work schedules
Environmental care
Compliance with local laws
Carbon footprint
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To measure our carbon footprint we have followed the GHG Proocolo, a global standard for measuring and reporting emissions.
We have taken into account two main indicators: firstly, the combustion of fossil fuels used in our headquarters and 11 stores; Secondly, emissions related to energy consumption in all our facilities. Our carbon footprint has been reduced thanks to our collaboration with HOLALUZ and GANA ENERGÍA, achieving 100% renewable energy in all our stores. Thus, we have been able to achieve SDG 7: Clean and affordable energy.
Retail
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We are present in 12 physical stores in Spain. We want to be sure that wherever we are, We don't leave a big footprint.
We use 100% renewable energy in our spaces. Renewable energy sources do not emit carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming.
We have consumed a total of 210 m3 of water in our facilities. Thanks to the installation of smart faucets, we have been able to save 36% of water use.
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Circularity
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Recycled materials
We recover acetate waste in the phase
pre-production to produce more materials.
Today, almost 50% of the products of
Miller & Marc are made with organic acetate or
recycling.
Material durability
The materials chosen at Miller & Marc are
made to last. We always choose the best
materials for our client.
Product repair
If the lenses get scratched and the customer wants
replace them, you can bring the glasses to our
stores, we replace the glass. The repair
It is the basis of our circularity strategy.
"Keep the frame of your glasses, change the lenses."
Circular packaging
We change the plastic bag for a bag of
recycled cotton that can be reused every time
consumers return to stores or when
make other purchases.
Product care
We give a series of care tips to our
customers when purchasing glasses
with us.
End of use strategy
We have designed the Reuse Program, so that
Consumers can return items to stores
glasses once they have reached their end of use. Yeah
the items that are brought are broken, they are restored,
they are polished and put back on sale at a price
lower than the rest of the frames.
Governance
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Miller & Marc's mission is to transform the optical industry. We are committed to always putting the customer at the center, adhering to our values of responsibility, sustainability and transparency. Miller & Marc has become a great affordable and honest alternative in the optical industry.
We have established social and environmental performance objectives that are measured, monitored over time and publicly disclosed to stakeholders. We all deal, as a team and in a transparent manner, with making ethical decisions.
Our Code of Ethics guides us and our stakeholders in our mission. It sets our standards and is part of everything we do on a daily basis.
We are proud to announce that Miller & Marc has achieved a high level of transparency according to BCOME. This means that we have measured and publicly communicated information about our production, materials and processes.
People
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Employees
• 16 full-time people
• 17 part-time people
• 45% annual growth in full-time workers
• 32% annual growth of part-time workers
• 84% of workers identify as women
• 25% of workers are - 24 years old or + 50
• 80% satisfaction rate in the workplace
