Our duty to people & planet
Sustainability at Moyses Stevens
Since 1876, our work has been to deliver joy and excellence to our clients while continuously evolving how we run the business. Sustainability is not a recent commitment for Moyses Stevens — it is embedded in 150 years of craft, sourcing, and care.
“Our mission is to deliver joy and excellence while continuously improving how we work — for our people, for our suppliers, and for the world we share.”
The numbers
Where we are today
80%
of soil and stem waste composted
None of our waste goes to landfill.
80%
electric fleet
With charging points installed at our warehouse.
100%
recyclable packaging
The majority of our current packaging and stationery.
Zero
waste ceramic pots
Our Eco Glass range, crafted from discarded jars and bottles.
50%
of shop waste through mixed recycling
Monitored continuously across all locations.
150
years of conscientious craft
Established 1876. Royal Warrant by HM The King.
01 · Our people
A supportive environment, on every floor
Our passion lies in fostering a supportive environment for our people. Their diversity, talent, and unwavering support are the driving forces that have shaped our journey to this point.
As we celebrate their unique contributions, we remain committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that empowers every individual to thrive — across our shops, our studio, and our delivery teams.
02 · Sourcing
Direct relationships with growers
We buy directly from ethical and sustainable growers around the world, without relying on auction houses. By doing so, we help farmers to improve their productivity on the farms, and protect the landscapes where they live and work.
We truly believe that our suppliers share our core values — and we keep those relationships close enough to know it.
03 · Packaging
Recyclable by default
The majority of our current packaging and stationery is entirely recyclable. We are committed to ongoing efforts to minimise the use of single-use plastic across the business.
Within our shops, we have adopted zero-waste ceramic pots as standard. Our Eco Glass range — crafted from discarded jars and bottles — represents a significant part of our stock, and runs at a lower melting temperature than conventional glass, requiring far less energy in production.
04 · Waste management
Closing the loop
We continue to challenge ourselves and work hard to reduce our impact on the planet. Our teams throughout the company are actively involved in recycling efforts — every cardboard box is collected from every site and follows the recycling process from our main warehouse onward.
Our shops currently process 50% of their waste through mixed recycling. We generate waste transfer notes annually and continuously monitor where we can do better. None of our soil and stem waste goes to landfill — over 80% is composted in our warehouses.
In focus · Eco Glass
From discarded bottle, to centerpiece
In partnership with one of our suppliers, we now distribute a green glass pot range named Eco Glass. These pots are crafted entirely from discarded jars and bottles, forming a significant part of our stock.
The lower melting temperature of recycled glass means less energy is required in production — saving on emissions twice over: once at end-of-life for the source bottle, and again in the manufacture of the vessel that replaces it.
Looking forward
The work continues
Our goal is to substantially increase the use of renewable energy across our operations, to expand the box-collection and recycling programme to all our sites, and to deepen the direct relationships with growers that have always defined how we source. There is more to do — and we are doing it.
Formal commitments