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Peter Burks takes over as GCA Chief Executive
Garden centre owners announce plans for new site
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Thrive teams up with LOFA in partnership that improves lives
Perennial launches Christmas appeal in response cost of living crisis
British Garden Centres’ top Christmas decorating themes
The Gardens Group expands potted Christmas tree range
Intrepid Evergreen Garden Care team hits £30k target for Greenfingers
Tubex helps tree planting charities to Grow Together
Discover latest lighting trends shaping Christmas 2023
Dobbies launches new festive menu – kids can eat for free
Suppliers can secure exclusive meeting with US garden retailer
Christmas trees expected to be more expensive than ever
Phostrogen launches natural disease and pest defence garden solutions for 2023
Helping Ripple Africa plant more trees in 2023
Dobbies CEO interview in GTN's November GIMA Roll of Honour issue, read on-line here
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Ten growers reach AIPH International Grower of the Year 2023 finals
HTA announces 2023 Ornamental Grower of the Year Awards date
Low cost opportunity to display your product brochures at IPM Essen
Tree-planting in cities – it’s about more than nature
RHS Announces Winning Partner Garden of the Year
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Adrian Hall Garden Centres re-open with new owners
Primeur sees completion of Management Buy Out
Horticulture skills shortage to impact garden supply chain
Get ready for the winter season with Parallax Plastics
Family business Hortiwool works with natural materials
Bulldog Tools celebrate creativity and innovation with Pedigree Garden/V&A Range
Sustainability is a journey, not a destination
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Sustainability is a journey, not a destination
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STV Little Cressingham

 

STV is a business with sustainability at the core, but they don’t see it just as an item on the ‘to do’ list. Their approach is to embed the improvement of environmental and social responsibility directly into their medium and long term strategy, making sustainability a key part of every business decision.

 

STV are proud to be able to say that they have eliminated the use of all fossil fuels in their UK manufacturing and logistics operations through the installation of biomass boilers. They already have 1,000 solar panels on the main site with plans to install a further 500 during the next phase of their expansion. This allows them to export up to 80% of the electricity they generate to the National grid. More of their unique product is now being manufactured in the UK, reducing their carbon footprint and they have removed thousands of tonnes of plastic from their packaging over the last year.

 

They’re not stopping there. Motivated by the progress they have already made, STV have begun their journey to achieving B Corp Certification. All certified members are business who lead the global movement for an inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy and meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

 

Katy Boyd, Brand Manager said “As far as I am aware, we will be one of the first companies in our sector to achieve BCorp Certification. It’s a unique way to demonstrate our commitment to environmental and social sustainability because the process is entirely transparent with all our performance metrics measured against the B impact assessments and made publicly available on the BCorp website. There’s absolutely no hiding!”

 

BCorp is a global organisation with nearly 6,000 certified members in 85 countries with a mission to transform the global economy to benefit all people, communities and the planet. 

https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us

 

STV intend to be fully BCorp certified by the end of 2023.

 

STV International Ltd Forge House, Little Cressingham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6ND, GB

Phone 01953 881580                                

Email info@stvuk.co.uk

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