As we approach Earth Day on 22nd April, JING™ is delighted to share that, at the end of last year, it was awarded EcoVadis Gold for its sustainable practices. This award places JING™ in the top 3% of companies rated by EcoVadis in similar industries and top 5% of companies globally.
Melanie Tricklebank, CEO of JING™, comments: “We’re thrilled to have been awarded an EcoVadis Gold. This highly prized award measures our sustainability achievements and recognises the hard work and passion shown by our tea gardens to produce in the right way and by our employees, who always put ESG at the heart of our decision making.”
Tricklebank continues: ”JING™ travels the world to responsibly source the highest quality single garden teas directly from tea origins across Asia. Our mission is to change how people think about tea. Our pioneering sourcing model, through direct relationships with inspiring tea producers, enables us to pay producers a fair price and support farming techniques that promote biodiversity. It has also introduced us to an intriguing world of special, distinctive teas.”
Tricklebank adds: “We want to thank our incredible customers, the leaders in hospitality who have supported us on our mission to change how we all think about tea, helping to ensure a sustainable and fair future for the tea industry, whilst delighting guests with exceptional tea experiences.”
EcoVadis is the world’s leading sustainability ratings provider, offering independent and transparent evaluations of companies’ sustainability practices to accelerate their sustainability journey. Their ratings cover key themes such as environment, labour rights, human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. By working with EcoVadis, businesses are able to monitor and improve their sustainability performance journey.
JING™’s focus on quality, sustainability and service together with over 20 years’ experience in world-leading hospitality has made it the tea of choice for many of the world’s greatest tastemakers, chefs and hoteliers and is proudly served in many Michelin star restaurants. The teas are complemented by a full service approach from teaware to a world class training program tailored to individual trade partners to enable them to create the perfect guest experience.
