Biodiversity Net Gain briefing for Stakeholders
This briefing has been created for stakeholders to outline the HTA's position on the upcoming biodiversity net gain regulations
Industry Leadership
As your trade association, we champion your needs and your successes. We have produced several white papers and reports, including the Value of Plants: From Nursery to Nature, and Unlocking Green Growth. We also have five Sustainability Reference Sites, HTA member businesses who are making huge progress in the area of sustainability, such as reducing their carbon footprints, eliminating the use of mains water as much as possible, exploring their options for electric vehicles, and really building meaningful change into their business plans.
The Sustainability Reference Site Scheme
Launching in early 2022, the HTA have brought together some members taking great strides in sustainability to form a Sustainability Reference Site scheme. These HTA member businesses are making huge progress in the area of sustainability, such as reducing their carbon footprints, eliminating the use of mains water as much as possible, exploring their options for electric vehicles, and really building meaningful change into their business plans.
HTA Sustainability Case Studies
Here you can find some examples of HTA members who have made some changes to improve their sustainability such as through rainwater harvesting, LED lighting or even transitioning to electric vehicles on site.
Please Note: This section is in the process of being updated , please keep your eyes out for new content showing some our incredible example of HTA members at the forefront of their sustainability initiatives
Industry Reports and Whitepapers
Delivering The UK’S Environmental Improvement Plan Through The Value Of Plants
Click below to download accompanying the policy paper
Environment Briefing for Stakeholders
This briefing has been created for stakeholders to summarise the role of the industry in delivering environmental goals. It also sets out ways in which Westminster can support the industry in doing this.
From Nursery to Nature: The Value Of Plants Report
Click below to access the report that was presented at Horticulture, The Conference
Growing a Green Economy
An Ornamental Horticulture Roundtable Group (OHRG) document showing the importance of ornamental horticulture and landscaping to the UK
The Value of Plants Merchandising Guide 2024: Evidencing Environmental Claims
Click below to download the resource
Water Briefing for Stakeholders
This briefing has been created for stakeholders to outline the HTA's position on the sectors' water use, current and future needs, and key asks for the Government.
Unlocking Green Growth
A plan from the environmental horticulture, arboriculture & landscaping industry
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