We are growing a greener footprint
We are proud to announce that Evergreen Garden Care is now carbon neutral for all the emissions from our production sites.
Sustainability
Sustainability
We are passionate about creating a greener footprint, together. Our mission is to help everyone create a green oasis making a difference to our planet and our wellbeing.
Friendlier Footprints
We will continue reducing CO2 emissions, planting trees and responsibly restoring peatlands in partnership with nature experts and conversation bodies to create wildlife havens. We are building a better future.
One Hull of a forest
In March 2021, 4,000 trees were planted at St Richards VC Academy through a partnership.
Our sustainability story
At Evergreen Garden Care we have been working hard to approach sustainability holistically.
Protecting the planet
Evergreen Garden Care is committed to the protection of the environment and peatland habitats.
Kinder To Nature
We care for the environment and are developing more natural and effective products with 90% of our innovation research on natural, organic or bio control products.
Bring back to store compost bags
We have launched a Compost Bag Recycling Bin scheme, for consumers to easily dispose of their compost bags.
Reduce, reuse and recycle
Wherever possible, we try to create circular solutions, where our packaging avoids going into landfill.
Driving for change in packaging
We take our responsibility seriously and support initiatives that avoid our packaging ending up in rivers or oceans.
Responsible Sourcing Scheme
We have been a key player amongst compost manufacturers actively supporting the agenda of reducing peat.
Nurturing Our Community
Our partnerships help spread the joy of gardening throughout our community. We recognise the importance of nature for our health and wellbeing, as well as ensuring the community is informed about our range of products.
An inspirational charity partnership with Greenfingers
We passionately believe that everyone should have access to a green space to spend time in.
Cultivating community gardens nationwide
In 2020, we were proud for Miracle-Gro to become the sponsor of Cultivation Street.
Providing clear advice about our products
We are committed to educating staff and consumers with practical and clear advice on how to use our products.
Supporting mental health at Evergreen
We care about our people and feel it is really important to support them with the right tools.
Corporate Responsibility
We offset our remaining carbon emissions
Our own manufacturing is carbon neutral. This does not count as a carbon emission reduction : for this we have a strong programm managed by our factories, validated by SBTi.
Climate change
On the 8th May 2025, SBTi set and validated Evergreen Garden Care's carbon emissions reduction targets.
Our responsible plastic management commitment
Our R&D and procurement teams follow a Sustainability-by-design protocol for any new product we launch and current...
Corporate sustainability reports
Our corporate sustainability report demonstrates our actions and results working towards sustainability.
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Reporting on our performance
In 2025 we had our first voluntary non financial sustainability audit before mandatory reporting in 2028.
Environmental and Social Governance certification
Evergreen Garden Care is audited annually since 2023 on all its Environmental, Social and Governance actions and data.
Why we have a moral duty to go peat free
With so much in the media written about going peat free with your compost it's extremely easy to get confused about what...
Our 3 peaks team‘s Greenfingers Garden visit
Over several years, Evergreen Garden Care have been supporting a wonderful charity ‘Greenfingers’.
Peat free compost
The horticultural scientists at Miracle-Gro have led the way in researching, developing, and investing in alternative...
Roll-out of Refill Stations continues
Welcome to our Refill Station page filled with all the necessary information to ensure that you have all the information...
We offset our remaining carbon emissions
Our own manufacturing is carbon neutral. This does not count as a carbon emission reduction : for this we have a strong...
Grow more, waste less – reducing our plastic footprint
Here at Evergreen Garden Care we have launched the first refill stations in garden centres and introduced bottles and...
Watch out for the new Responsible Sourcing Scheme
Ever wondered whether the raw materials in a bag of compost are responsibly sourced or are damaging to the environment?
Bring back to store compost bags
We have launched a Compost Bag Recycling Bin scheme, for consumers to easily dispose of their compost bags.
Reduce, reuse and recycle
Wherever possible, we try to create circular solutions, where our packaging avoids going into landfill.
Miracle-Gro trialling recycling scheme
We have been looking at ways to avoid our compost bags going into landfill and instead being recycled.