At Bixlers , we are driven to become an industry leader in sustainability . We use 100 % recycled precious metals , our single manufacturing facility runs on 99 % renewable energy , and we are identifying and implementing sustainable packaging solutions . And it is our core responsibility to provide transparency and traceability across all our sourcing activities .
We work to advance the circular economy to ensure that virtually nothing goes to waste . Our pieces are designed to be recycled . Retired styles are melted down and put right back into the production of new pieces . We also offer a suite of product life-extension options and end-of-life ownership solutions including extended warranties , repair , resizing , maintenance , lifetime diamond replacement , appraisals , recycling , and buy-back solutions .
We have also partnered with a governmentcertified waste disposal company to ensure that all the chemicals used in the production of our fine jewelry are disposed of responsibly .
But our environmental efforts are only one part of our holistic approach to achieving our Environmental , Social , and Governance goals .
Our commitment to Gender Equality , Diversity , and Inclusion is evident in our hybrid workforce representing 29 countries , and our leadership team which is comprised of 50 % women representing 8 countries . We also proudly foster a community that fully respects LGBTQ + rights and opposes discrimination in all its forms . To better serve our people , 1 % of our total revenue is dedicated to training our North American workforce and offering growth opportunities to all our employees .
This year will see the launch of Bixlers Academy , a platform to train more manufacturing personnel in an in-house apprenticeship program to further our commitment to manufacture exclusively in North America .
As Americas Oldest Jeweler , we are proud of our past and are equally excited to embrace a future guided by our core values of creativity , inclusivity , agility , excellence , and care . Stunning , sustainable , and handmade , with the intricacy and precision of a timepiece . This is our legacy as we reimagine luxury for the next generation .
For 2023 , we have aligned our goals with that of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of Good Health & Well Being , Gender Equality , Decent Work & Economic Growth , Responsible Consumption & Production , and Climate Action moving towards Net-Zero Emissions by 2040 .
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