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Hatley Store

Hatley carries clothing for the whole family, infant, boys, girls, teens, men and women's casual clothing. The products the company manufactures are made with non-chemically treated, and mainly consisting of 100% cotton fabric. When Hatley designs a product they try and ensure it’s made from natural fibers, in an environmentally sensitive way and at a facility that shares the company’s values. Hatley is seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for its offices and warehouse, has an aggressive recycling program and is constantly looking for ways to streamline operations. They have developed an extensive children’s line, created comfy women’s sleepwear and expanded into the gift market with napkins, kitchen textiles, mugs and more.

Community Actions

Action Target Status Themes

Community Economic Development Participated in St. Lawrence College Movember fundraising activities in 2011.

To foster community-oriented enterprise by increasing economic, social and voluntary activities.

Completed(annual event).

Primary theme: EC3

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Economic: EC3

Support Education Employee supported educational development though internship opportunities.

Assist local human development.

Local pilot program.

Primary theme: SO1

All themes by pillar
Economic: EC2
Environmental: EN3
Social: SO1

Labour Market Despite manufacturing changes over the years Hatley paper products remain Canadian made.

A labour market initiative designed to retain local production.

Ongoing

Primary theme: EC3

All themes by pillar
Economic: EC3

Energy Savings Locally improved electricity consumption with the replacement of outdated air conditioner to a NEW Energy Star approved version.

To reduce electricity consumption and improve air quality.

Completed (July 2012)

Primary theme: EN1

All themes by pillar
Environmental: EN1
Social: SO2

Tourism Local outlet is only one of two in Canada which drives visitors from outside the local area; Outlet location is also found on company website.

To help build Kingston’s reputation and boost tourism.

Ongoing

Primary theme: EC5

All themes by pillar
Economic: EC5

Historical Building Local location was originally a bank in Kingston in the 1800’s.

To embrace and sustain the beauty of Kingston’s heritage.

Ongoing

Primary theme: CU2

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Cultural: CU2

Health & Wellness Only using azo-free dyes in our apparel
 - Only using non-chlorinated bleach
 - All products are PVC free

To use natural fibers whenever possible and avoid chemical processing of ascertained materials.

Ongoing

Primary theme: SO2

All themes by pillar
Economic: EC5
Environmental: EN3
Social: SO2

Waste Reduction Bio-degradable complimentary client bags
 - Catalogues printed on paper from FSC managed forests.
 - When possible paper products are printed on FSC certified recycled paper

To make thoughtful decisions on how to reduce as much waste as possible.

Ongoing

Primary theme: EN3

All themes by pillar
Environmental: EN3