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Kingly plants over 12 football pitches worth of trees
10 trees have been planted by Kingly for every order placed
Kingly achieves EcoVadis Platinum Medal
Kingly has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing it in the top 1% of businesses globally for environmental, social, and ethical performance.
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n its continued mission to reduce environmental impact, Kingly has planted 21,541 trees – the equivalent to more than 12 football pitches.
Kingly has committed to planting 10 trees for every order placed, to counteract deforestation, support communities and fight climate change. Some of the UN-approved projects Kingly has supported include; American Forests, EarthLungs Reforestation and Eden Reforestation Projects.
With this vast amount of trees now
planted, Kingly has created a forest that will sequester 198 tonnes of CO2 per year as these trees mature – equivalent to offsetting the annual energy emissions of 24 households. Rob Amour, CEO, said: “At Kingly, we believe sustainability is an ongoing commitment, and every step we take can have an incredible impact. “Our partnership with GreenSpark exemplifies our dedication to creating a healthier planet, and we’re thrilled to see the positive effects of planting over 21,500 trees in just one year.”
The BIG Show takes off at Heathrow V
isitors from across London and the South East packed the final edition of The BIG Shows for 2024 which took place at the Sheraton Skyline Hotel, Heathrow, London.
Many awards were handed out throughout the shows, including the Best Stand At The Show Award, which went to Headwear UK, with Matt Metcalf, Roddy Rutland and Jordan Matthews receiving the award on the day.
midocean was the winner of the Best New Product Award (promotional) for autumn 2024, for its Mo2331 double wall recycled stainless steel bottle with a soft silicone carry ring lid. The award was presented to Jardaine Floyd and Haydn Willetts from midocean.
Additionally, Danny Butterfield accepted the award for Best New Wearable Product 2024, on behalf of DTB.
Benjamin Lowes, sales manager of the show’s sponsor, Crystal Galleries, presented the awards to the winners.
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This prestigious recognition underscores Kingly’s dedication to sustainability, transparency, and responsible business practices, reinforcing its role as an industry pioneer in sustainable production. Rob Armour, CEO of Kingly, said: “We are deeply honoured to receive the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, which reflects our commitment to embedding sustainability into every part of our operations.
“Our clients know they’re partnering with a company that produces high-quality textiles and prioritises environmental and social responsibility at every step.”
Gelato integrates with TikTok Shop
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Jardaine Floyd and Haydn Willetts from midocean being presented with the award for Best New Product Award (promotional)
Now into its eighth year, the shows are exclusively designed to cater to distributor companies with primary business in the promotional merchandise, printwear and wearbles sectors. The BIG Promotional Trade Show events are organised on a not-for-profit basis.
elato has integrated with TikTok Shop, allowing creators and e-commerce sellers to offer
products directly on TikTok. Creators can design, add, and manage products from Gelato’s easy to use interfaces and fulfil orders directly from TikTok.
Key benefits this integration include:
• Seamless selling. • More sustainable. • Reliable shipping. • Support for creators.
Henrik Müller-Hansen, founder and CEO of Gelato, said: “With this integration, creators can combine community, content, and commerce, all while delivering high-quality, locally produced products in a more conscious way. This is the next era of e-commerce, where social engagement meets smarter, faster, and greener production.”
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