Mindful Luxury
Our Commitment to Sustainable Kitchens
Our responsibility to this planet reaches into every aspect of what we do, from the wonderful natural timbers our kitchens are crafted from to the ecologically mindful delivery service we provide.
Kitchen Delivery
If a kitchen company doesn’t display a ‘Made in Britain’ logo, please question where they are made. You’d be surprised how many companies import their cabinets from abroad, which creates a considerable carbon footprint for your kitchen furniture.
Proud to be Made in Britain
Importing cabinets from abroad creates a considerable carbon footprint for your kitchen furniture. Here are a few examples of aspects of impact on the environment when ordering your kitchen.
Hugo & Blake
One of the best options for the environment
A man in a van. One kitchen for each trip.
Blanket wrapped.
Average delivery distance is 100 miles so that’s a 200 mile (320 kilometres) normally delivered by midday.
8 gallons, 36 litres.
Diesel - 35kg (source) Packaging - None because we blanket wrap our cabinets.
Lithuania
Impact on the environment
A man in a van. One kitchen for each trip.
The cabinets are all wrapped up in corrugated cardboard and bubble wrapped for their journey. This has to be disposed of on delivery.
Average delivery distance is 1,400 miles so that’s a 2,800 mile (4,500 kilometres) round trip taking 5-6 days to complete.
112 gallons, 509 litres
Diesel - 594kg (source) Packaging - 21kg
Romania
Impact on the environment
Average of four (maximum) kitchens per lorry.
The cabinets are all wrapped up in corrugated cardboard and bubble wrapped for their journey. This has to be disposed of on delivery.
Average delivery distance is 1,700 miles so that’s a 3,400 mile (5,400 kilometres) round trip taking 6-8 days to complete.
190 gallons, 860 litres
Diesel - 246kg (source) Packaging - 21kg
China
Impact on the environment
Overland in China to the docks, container to the UK, transport from docks to distribution warehouse, delivery to customer’s property.
The cabinets are all wrapped up in corrugated cardboard and bubble wrapped for their journey. This has to be disposed of on delivery.
Average delivery distance is 10,500 miles (19,500 kilometres) taking 32-36 days to complete.
242,000 gallons, 1,100,000 litres per containership
Impossible to calculate, but its high! Packaging - Packaging - 21kg
Workshop Production
We believe that nature provides the most beautiful and durable raw materials with which to make our kitchens and furniture.
We source ethically produced materials from as close as possible. Finishes are chosen that have minimal environmental impact.
Choosing the best that nature has to offer ensures our kitchens will give a lifetime of service.
We use mature timber from managed forests and all off-cuts and machining waste is recycled to reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible.
We are continuously seeking to reduce our emissions to help save the planet, and if we all do our bit, we can rest easy in the knowledge that we’re all doing what we can for our children.
FAQs
Here are some of the questions we get asked most often, but if yours doesn’t appear in this list please do get in touch to speak to a friendly member of the Hugo & Blake team.
Where are your kitchens produced?
Everything is created in our workshops located in the Worcestershire.
Do you offer an installation service?
Yes! We have four installation teams who install our kitchens throughout the UK.
Do you offer home consultations?
Yes! Although we are based in the Worcestershire, we offer a completely free service to design your kitchen anywhere in the UK.
Do you offer a guarantee on your kitchens?
Yes! All kitchens come with a 10-year guarantee to give you peace of mind. The guarantee covers all units, doors, hinges, and handles.
Where is the wood sourced from to manufacture your kitchens?
We only use wood from responsible origins and are focused on making all of our kitchens as environmentally friendly as possible.
We only use timber and sheet materials that are deemed to be ethical and which carry certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or the Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) which promote sustainably managed forests worldwide. We do not use any tropical hardwoods.
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