About Us
About Us
Building a Different Kind of Business
We started Ethical Swag to give you trusted, easy to find options that best reflect your brand values. It's hard to know when green washing is going on - we get it. So we set out to create a different kind of business.
As a Certified B Corp, we opened up and were audited to a global sustainability standard so that you know you can trust us. It's important to us because it's not what you say, but what you do, that matters.
We have built into our DNA a focus on people, planet and profit. We have set out to be wildly successful, so we can use that success to have an impact on our staff, our clients, our communities and our world. We invite you to be a part of that!
Meet our team
Alison
British Columbia, CA she/her
Operations
Deb
Cape Breton, NS she/her
Production
Ellie
Halifax, NS she/her
Production
Lisa
PEI, CA she/her
Production
Liz
Nairobi, Kenya she/her
Administrative
KELLY ANN
Cape Breton, NS she/her
Fullfillment
Tara
Cape Breton, NS she/her
CEO
Rachel
Vancouver, BC she/her
Graphic Designer
Torsa
Sydney, NS she/her
Production
Amy
Hamilton, ON she/they
Graphic Designer
ALICE
Nairobi, Kenya she/her
Administration
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Ethically Sourced Swag
At Ethical Swag, we only work with suppliers that have passed strict audits related to social compliance, environmental impact, product safety, supply chain security and product quality. We look for sustainable goods which includes recycled content, organic, biodegradable, etc., we watch carbon footprint when shipping and make sure there is no green washing with our suppliers. It can be complicated, but you don't have to worry about it, that's our job!
You will find a selection of items on our site, but not too much! We have vetted it for quality, price and all the things that are important to you. We stand behind what we sell and are always looking for new and innovative products as well as the "tried, tested and true" swag that we know works.
We want to meet you where you are, no judgment. We offer a good/better/best approach to sourcing products to ensure there are options, no matter what your budget, and are happy to share with you the criteria for product selection - just ask!
Commitment
OUR MISSION
Ethical Swag is in the business of significantly improving other people's lives. The way we do that is to work with partners who put people and planet first, paying fair wages and taking care of the footprint left behind.
our certifications
Certified b corporation
B Corp Certification is a designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials.
For more info about B Corporations and B Labs, click the button below.
our certifications
BEF - Bonneville Environmental Foundation
BEF is a non-profit organization that markets green power products to public utilities, businesses, government agencies, and individuals. It was founded in 1998 to support watershed restoration programs and develop new sources of renewable energy. Among other initiatives, BEF trades Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) (sometimes
called Renewable Energy Credit), which is a legal mechanism that represents the environmental benefits associated with one Megawatt-hour of electricity generated from a renewable energy resource.
Ethical Swag has purchased RECs to cover the energy we have consumed during our operations (electricity, commute, travel,
shipping etc.)
our certifications
PLEDGE 1%
Ethical Swag is a proud contributor to the PLEDGE 1% Movement, an initiative that inspires, educates, and empowers every entrepreneur, company, and employee to be a force for good.
our certifications
PPAI - Promotional Products Association International
PPAI is an association that delivers essential knowledge and resources to ensure the success of its members in the Swag Industry. The WE ARE PRODUCT SAFE AWARE Certification is given to members who take part in a
series of educational training on Product Safety Regulations, State Regulations, Prop 65 and more.
For more information, visit click on the buttom bellow to visit PPAI's website.
Awards & Nominations
As we grow as a company our impact on our communities and industry is being recognized by clients, users, and institutions.
