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Fresh from the garden at Toyota’s Eco-HQ Surrey

Nurture Landscapes is proud to be part of the team helping staff at Toyota GB’s Eco-HQ in Surrey to work with nature – something we ourselves are hugely passionate about.Together with a team from the Kew Royal Botanical Gardens, Surrey Wildlife Trust and environmental contractors Conservation and Access, our specialists have worked alongside Toyota to implement a variety of measures with the aim to make the company greener.

Rokill achieve Planetmark certification – Year 4

Rokill is delighted to achieve year 4 accreditation from Planet Mark following a robust audit. This confirms Rokill’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and the environment. We have achieved a reduction of 13.1% carbon reduction per employee. The use of hybrid and electric vehicles has played a significant part in the carbon reduction, along with the ongoing contribution from our team members driving safely and efficiently.

BALI Awards 2021 Success

We were delighted that all our entries for the BALI National Landscape Awards 2021 were winners.The Nurture Landscapes Group entered seven categories in total, all of whom were awarded one of the 79 Awards celebrating the best of the best within the landscape industry.

Why sustainability – and demonstrating it – brings in new talent

n an era where environmental impacts and global warming are in sharper focus, there is the very real possibility of businesses being out of sync with prospective and existing employees when it comes to the topic of sustainability.Nowadays, jobseekers are looking beyond salaries and perks; the company culture and its commitment to the environment are serious factors to be aware of. But did you know environmental initiatives could give you an edge in the fight for talent?

Back in class: making education facilities and campuses ready for the return of students

According to a Times Higher Education survey, sustainability is perceived to be as important as location when it comes to international students selecting a university. While the quality of teaching, cost of tuition, and the university’s rankings all come much higher, sustainable practices and demonstrating a commitment to caring for the environment should not be overlooked.

How to help our bees this summer

In hot conditions like we experienced towards the end of July, bees need a little extra help in gathering nectar from flowers. Because they have a high metabolism, bees can quickly become tired and dehydrated, which is when you start to see them crawling along the ground.