The Regency Chess Company takes sustainability very seriously and aims to operate a highly ethical and sustainable business that exhibits real integrity in the world. The way we treat our staff, suppliers, the environment and our customers all reflect the values we hold dear.
“I wanted to set up a business that imported, marketed and sold products with real integrity, solid crafted sets that will outlast us and even our customers. It felt like I was surrounded by businesses importing container loads of mass-produced nonsense that would be in landfill within less than a decade, I wanted to make a difference and leave a lasting heritage of high quality, sustainable products in people’s hands”
Julian Deverell, Founder. The Regency Chess Company
Our products are all sent out using sustainable packaging that can be recycled by our customers within their domestic collections.
We pay a living wage in accordance with The Living Wage Foundation to all our staff. We operate flexible working hours and all staff are given the option of their legal right to a company pension. Other benefits include free speciality coffee from our in-house Italian coffee machine. Our longest serving staff member has been here over nine years
Our recruitment process is unbiased, and we believe fair. At the time of writing we have a 50/50 split between male and female workers. We also have a policy of ensuring no recruitment process involves DBS or potentially awkward criminal records checks. Everyone deserves a second chance after all. Learn more about our modern slavery policy here
We are supporters of the Better Business Act which aligns with our views that businesses must consider the wider stakeholders when making key decisions. Business decisions need to be made by taking into account the effect on staff, shareholders, the environment and society as a whole.
Our business operations run from a modern purpose-built warehouse and office that are all highly energy efficient featuring the most up to date LED lighting, energy efficient computers and full insulated offices. Our energy is provided by SSE. They are committed to renewable and sustainable energy. Learn more about SSE’s sustainability
Our waste disposal and recycling are dealt with by a local company JW Waste Recycling. We choose JW because they offer
We operate in accordance with the WEEE regulations. Learn more about our WEEE compliance and services.
At our business premises we offer a FREE water refill station to everyone. This is typically used by courier and delivery drivers, but everyone is welcome. We also offer free toilet facilities to all customers, visitors or passers-by. Learn more about free water refill stations at refill.org.uk
