Sustainability
At Nicholsons, we are deeply committed to our core values and the strength of teamwork. We prioritise creating a supportive and encouraging environment for every member of our team, ensuring their enjoyment and fulfillment in their work. This extends beyond our daily operations to encompass our commitment to environmental and community action, aimed at improving the quality of life both locally and globally.
As a business, we have set high environmental standards and have made significant strides in achieving our goals across various areas. We strive to be as environmentally conscious as possible by recognising the importance of the natural resources we work with daily. We actively stay updated on evolving technologies and consider education a vital aspect of community development. Our support for Forest Schools and other projects enables children to further their development within educational settings.
Sharing knowledge is a core value at Nicholsons, which is why we actively participate in projects that align with our expertise. In an increasingly complex world, having clear aims and aspirations is essential. As a team, we are motivated to achieve them. By upholding our environmental aims, supporting our community and fostering a culture of continuous learning, we are dedicated to making a positive impact and driving positive change.
Sustainability
At Nicholsons, we are deeply committed to our core values and the strength of teamwork. We prioritise creating a supportive and encouraging environment for every member of our team, ensuring their enjoyment and fulfillment in their work. This extends beyond our daily operations to encompass our commitment to environmental and community action, aimed at improving the quality of life both locally and globally.
As a business, we have set high environmental standards and have made significant strides in achieving our goals across various areas. We strive to be as environmentally conscious as possible by recognising the importance of the natural resources we work with daily. We actively stay updated on evolving technologies and consider education a vital aspect of community development. Our support for Forest Schools and other projects enables children to further their development within educational settings.
Sharing knowledge is a core value at Nicholsons, which is why we actively participate in projects that align with our expertise. In an increasingly complex world, having clear aims and aspirations is essential. As a team, we are motivated to achieve them. By upholding our environmental aims, supporting our community and fostering a culture of continuous learning, we are dedicated to making a positive impact and driving positive change.
Our commitment to the environment
- Innovating for Change
We’ve partnered with the Royal Horticultural Society, the Society of Garden and Landscape Designers, the Landscape Institute and the British Association of Landscape Industries to create elemental – a pioneering green design audit tool that helps garden and landscape designers minimise their impact on climate and biodiversity. - Water Conservation
Every drop counts. We recycle over 10,000m³ of water annually, ensuring efficient use of this vital resource. - Waste Reduction
Sustainability starts with responsibility:
• 95% of all waste is recycled
• 100% of wood and green waste is repurposed - Plant Health & Local Sourcing
Our North Aston nursery is certified Plant Healthy and we prioritise sourcing UK-grown plants to reduce imports and lower transport emissions. - Sustainable Products
• All plants are sold in taupe pots, which are fully recyclable
• Our bagged compost is peat-free and all nursery crops are grown in peat-free compost - Renewable Energy
Our biomass boiler provides all heating and hot water for our offices, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Our commitment to the environment
- Innovating for Change
We’ve partnered with the Royal Horticultural Society, the Society of Garden and Landscape Designers, the Landscape Institute and the British Association of Landscape Industries to create elemental – a pioneering green design audit tool that helps garden and landscape designers minimise their impact on climate and biodiversity. - Water Conservation
Every drop counts. We recycle over 10,000m³ of water annually, ensuring efficient use of this vital resource. - Waste Reduction
Sustainability starts with responsibility:
• 95% of all waste is recycled
• 100% of wood and green waste is repurposed - Plant Health & Local Sourcing
Our North Aston nursery is certified Plant Healthy and we prioritise sourcing UK-grown plants to reduce imports and lower transport emissions. - Sustainable Products
• All plants are sold in taupe pots, which are fully recyclable
• Our bagged compost is peat-free and all nursery crops are grown in peat-free compost - Renewable Energy
Our biomass boiler provides all heating and hot water for our offices, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Our commitment to our community
- Forest School Projects in the UK
We collaborate with the Berkeley Reafforestation Trust to fund and build Forest School environments. Beyond construction, we maintain these spaces to ensure their longevity and continued development. To learn more or nominate your school, please read our brochure. - Tree Nursery in Kenya
We have established a nursery producing 15,000 seedlings per year, supporting reforestation and local ecosystems. - Empowering Communities in Kenya
Through our Trees in the Wild and Women in the Wild programmes in and around the Enonkishu Conservancy, we support local communities and women’s groups. Read our latest report here. - Rainforest Restoration in Kakamega
We are piloting a project to restore the tropical Kenyan rainforest, where invasive guava has displaced indigenous species. Our programme removes guava and fences out foraging animals to allow natural regeneration. Alongside this, our forest school leader Elizabeth runs a thriving Forest School at Shabwali School for both junior and senior pupils. - Forest Canopy Foundation
We host the Forest Canopy Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to accelerating tree planting across the UK.
Our commitment to our community
- Forest School Projects in the UK
We collaborate with the Berkeley Reafforestation Trust to fund and build Forest School environments. Beyond construction, we maintain these spaces to ensure their longevity and continued development. To learn more or nominate your school, please read our brochure. - Tree Nursery in Kenya
We have established a nursery producing 15,000 seedlings per year, supporting reforestation and local ecosystems. - Empowering Communities in Kenya
Through our Trees in the Wild and Women in the Wild programmes in and around the Enonkishu Conservancy, we support local communities and women’s groups. Read our latest report here. - Rainforest Restoration in Kakamega
We are piloting a project to restore the tropical Kenyan rainforest, where invasive guava has displaced indigenous species. Our programme removes guava and fences out foraging animals to allow natural regeneration. Alongside this, our forest school leader Elizabeth runs a thriving Forest School at Shabwali School for both junior and senior pupils. - Forest Canopy Foundation
We host the Forest Canopy Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to accelerating tree planting across the UK.
Discover how we calculate and track our environmental impact, visit our Carbon Maths page to explore the numbers behind our sustainability commitments.
Learn how we’re aligning with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, visit our TNFD page to see how we integrate nature into our sustainability strategy.
Explore elemental – our Green Design Tool that helps create landscapes with sustainability at their core. Visit the elemental website to learn how it works.
Discover how we calculate and track our environmental impact, visit our Carbon Maths page to explore the numbers behind our sustainability commitments.
Learn how we’re aligning with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, visit our TNFD page to see how we integrate nature into our sustainability strategy.
Explore elemental – our Green Design Tool that helps create landscapes with sustainability at their core. Visit the elemental website to learn how it works.
Our policies
Our Biosecurity and Environmental Policies set out the measures we take to protect ecosystems, prevent the spread of pests and diseases and minimise environmental impact. These policies guide our operations to ensure responsible practices that safeguard biodiversity and promote sustainability across all projects
Our policies
Our Biosecurity and Environmental Policies set out the measures we take to protect ecosystems, prevent the spread of pests and diseases and minimise environmental impact. These policies guide our operations to ensure responsible practices that safeguard biodiversity and promote sustainability across all projects
