Planteria believe that it is crucial for businesses to implement sustainable practices that protect our people and planet, as well as being ethically sound.
We are committed to delivering our services in ways which reduce our impact on our environment and developing a place of work where people can thrive. We realise that this is also a priority of our clients and are dedicated to creating solutions which support them in their sustainability ambitions and goals.
As part of our commitment, we are working with sustainability consultants to review our business and inform our sustainability strategy. This will enable us to continuously improve our business processes and create positive progress for people and planet.
By taking a strategic approach to sustainability we know we can help to:
Improve the quality of our lives
Protect ecosystems and natural resources
Protect fauna and flora
Ensure a future for generations to come
Prevent against exploitation
This is an incredibly exciting time for Planteria, and we will ensure that our people, clients, service partners and wider communities are kept informed of the progress we make. Planteria are already implementing sustainable practices and innovations.
Take a read of what we have been working on below.
Our Commitment to Transparency: GHG Emissions Report 2023
As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, Planteria Group tracks and reports its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually. We have successfully verified our 2023 baseline year and completed the 2024 follow-up year, reinforcing our dedication to transparency and continuous improvement. This process enables us to better understand our environmental impact, set meaningful reduction targets and align with internationally recognised standards such as ISO 14064-1:2019. Planteria Group is also proud to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals as part of our broader sustainability strategy.
To understand more about our verification, see our Emissions Report or see our commitment to UNSDG, please click the relevant link below.
Our Commitment to Transparency: Annual Sustainability Strategy Reporting
Growing for the Future
At Planteria we have committed to improve our business processes and operations and protect the futures of people and the planet.
With every project we are involved in and every landscape we design, we aspire to elevate the lives of people, protect ecosystems, provide products fit for the future, and prevent the exploitation of the planet. Our vision for our sustainability strategy, Growing for the Future, is to enhance work-place wellbeing in harmony with people and the planet.
Working closely with our independent sustainability advisors, we followed a robust strategy development process that engaged our people, suppliers, and clients, and enabled us to understand the sustainability issues that are most important to the business and our stakeholders.
This strategy development process, aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), led to a deep understanding of the challenges, risks and opportunities facing our business and how, by working together, we can embrace them to create positive change.
Through Growing for the Future we are committing to 14 goals to be achieved by 2026. We are proud of the commitments we are making that will not only challenge our business in new, transformative ways, but will also build on projects and initiatives we already have in place.
We are looking forward to sharing this journey through regular and transparent communications as we work closely with our stakeholders. We know our talented and highly valued colleagues are passionate about ensuring we achieve our sustainability goals, and we welcome any ideas or contributions.
Our suppliers create products that bring nature into spaces where there was previously none and deliver value to our clients and are a big reason behind our business success. We are excited to enjoy stronger and more mutually rewarding partnerships in the coming years.
Trust and loyalty underpin every relationship we develop. We are grateful that our clients trust us to create spaces that benefit from nature and support the health and wellbeing of their people. Through Growing for the Future our hope is to continue building these strong, long-lasting relationships whilst helping our clients to achieve their sustainability goals.
We launched our Sustainability Strategy in 2023 Growing for the Future and are committed to reporting annually on our progress using key metrics. This helps us maintain focus and strive for continual improvement aligned with our materiality & associated UN Sustainable Development Goals.
To see our 2023 Sustainability Strategy Launch Report & 2024 Sustainability Strategy Progress Report, please click the relevant link below.
Whenever we create a plant design for our clients, we choose the best plants for that environment, taking into consideration factors like light levels, heat and the purpose of the space. We plan and undertake regular maintenance to ensure the plants thrive, lasting a long time and looking their best.
Planteria offers a peat free planting system. Almost 100% of our interiors plants are now planted in our soil alternative– Ecoponic. It is permanently structurally stable (it will not break down or compact) this keeps the soil more airy and allows the roots to absorb enough oxygen.
Not only that, but it is:
100% Peat Free – protecting our vulnerable peatlands
Reduces water use – it can absorb 44% of its weight in water
Less chance of flies or pests
For our inner city clients we can reduce carbon emissions and congestion by offering our ‘walking technicians’ service.
Our dedicated walking technicians use public transport or walk to get between sites and keep your plants looking perfect.
This is much more sustainable than fossil fuel or even electric/hybrid vehicles.
We keep a keen eye on waste to ensure we are reducing ours, and re-cycling and reusing where-ever we can. At Planteria, we love nature, so we’re proud to do our part and contribute to a reduction of emissions and demand for raw materials. Specifically, some of the ways we are doing this include: Our weekly fresh flower displays are carefully packed for transport using completely recycled packaging, which is reused each week. The flowers are delivered and the old display is collected and brought back to HQ where the vases are washed, and the flowers are composted – zero waste to landfill. You’ll find recycle bins in all areas of our HQ allowing staff to easily sort and recycle any packaging or waste.
While plastic is a flexible material capable of being used virtually everywhere, it’s also one of the most pressing threats our planet faces. Planteria has taken the initiative of providing sustainable options, including: – Pots made 100% from recycled waste
Pots made using 100% wind energy
Pots made from recycled materials including marine debris, artificial grass, textiles and more
Planters made from upcycled pallets
Exterior plants and accessories to support biodiversity – including pollinator beneficial habitats and plant choices
Our HQ is located close to London, but still in a rural location, with plenty of space for our operations, our plant stocks, and people.
Instead of mowing our paddocks with a petrol mower we have introduced a flock of sheep.
The site in rural Essex blends nature and workspace with care, supporting biodiversity through slow traffic speeds, surrounding hedgerows, a wildlife-friendly pond, and meadows planted with pear trees to attract pollinators. Bird feeders and grazing sheep enhance the landscape naturally, while living walls and indoor plants bring greenery indoors and improve air quality.
