Gurung Tea Sustainability - SustainabilityTracker.com

What do our labels mean?

Gurung Tea presents itself as a purpose-driven social enterprise focused on social and environmental sustainability. It says it was awarded B Corp certification in 2021 and has embedded the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact into its strategies and operations. The brand sources herbal teas from the Nepalese Himalayas and works with local farmers and development programs in Nepal to support livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and community empowerment. Its packaging includes reusable refillable tins, biodegradable tea pouches, and Nepal Lokta Bark paper, and its herbs are USDA, EU, and JAS certified organic.

About Gurung Tea

Status
Unverified

Website
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Employees
5 - 25

Country
China

Gurung Tea Sustainability Actions

B Corp certification

In 2021, we were awarded our B Corps certificate, confirming the brand with the highest standard of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. In 2021, we achieved our verification as Certified B Corporation, joining a global movement of over 4,000 brands that meet the B Lab standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

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Reusable refillable tins

Our teas are packaged in slender tin boxes that encourage refill and reuse. Made special through various artistic collaborations, the tins take pride in place inside tea cupboards with refillable tea packets available as part of our product offer.

Biodegradable tea pouches

At each stage of the product’s life cycle, we aim for the highest standard of a circular, pro- environmental and reinforcing process. Our whole loose leaves are gathered into roomy pyramid bags that allow the tea to expand, flow and release into each cup. Our knitted pouches are made from a plant-based renewable material that is both hypoallergenic and biodegradable.

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ANSAB partnership

ANSAB is committed to biodiversity conservation and livelihood improvement in South Asia. It places community empowerment and economic incentives at the heart of its approach and has been consistently evolving, consolidating, institutionalizing, and advancing the approaches and strategies for the promotion of community-based enterprises. Over the last 10 years, resulted in an expansion of usable farming area to 260 hectares from 0.5 hectares while providing a stable income to the local farmers.

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Lokta Bark paper packaging

Our teas are packaged in slender tin boxes that are wrapped in Nepal Lokta Bark paper; a craft tradition that has been upheld for its historical significance. Lokta Bark paper is handmade by a local community enterprise in Nepal that supports young mothers in providing an additional income stream to their families. The paper is also certified Wildlife Friendly, protecting 42,000 acres of habitat for animals such as the red panda and endangered snow leopard.

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Gurung Tea Sustainability Commitments

2021

B Corp verification

In 2021, we achieved our verification as Certified B Corporation, joining a global movement of over 4,000 brands that meet the B Lab standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

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