Given the nature of our business, we are intrinsically linked to the environment and the eco-systems in which we operate. We support biodiversity at our sites and in our communities.
Protect and restore nature and biodiversity on and around our sites and in our communities
Depending on the size and the location of our sites, the scope for biodiversity projects varies. A consultant ecologist was engaged to develop Biodiversity Actions Plans for our sites, with initiatives being adopted since 2023. To date we have installed beehives, planted trees and permitted areas to go wild to help sustain pollinators, and manage water ways close to our sites.
We are members of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan and support initiatives such as Tidy Towns Ireland and Keep Britain Tidy, which are key partners in local community projects, improving landscapes and biodiversity and reducing the incidence of litter.
We partner with Rivers Trusts which support projects to restore nature and biodiversity, and protect water quality within our communities and catchments.
In Bloom at Halesowen, UK
We were delighted to be recognised for our contribution in helping the town of Halesowen earn a Britain in Bloom award.
Across the site, five insect hotels were installed, along with ten bird boxes. To protect the bird boxes from curious squirrels attempting to widen the entrances, metal plates have been added—clear signs show the boxes are being well-used.
The site rewilded a section of land to encourage native wildflowers, and in 2024 they expanded efforts by planting additional wildflower seed bombs in a new area.
Apple blossoms, gorse bushes, wild strawberries, and buttercups, along with saplings were planted and draw an array of pollinators.
Bees at Work in Sawley & Cross Hands, UK
Bees are essential pollinators, playing a critical role in global food production and ecosystem health.
In response to the growing need to protect these vital insects, we established beehives at both sites, providing safe, sheltered environments where local bee colonies can thrive under the expert care of a dedicated beekeeper.
The Honey harvested from the hives is used as an ingredient in the site canteens and is also available for purchase by employees.
In 2024, the Sawley bees produced an impressive 113 jars of honey, raising £760 through employee sales. All proceeds were donated to the British Beekeeping Association, supporting national efforts to protect and promote bee health across the UK.
Planting 900 Trees at Kilbeggan, Ireland
We completed a landscaping project to the front of our site surrounding the employee car park which will significantly enhance the biological diversity and the aesthetic of the front of the factory.
We planted over 900 native Irish trees including Sessile Oak, Pedunculate Oak, Silver Birch, and Downy Birch.
Employees took part in the planting process, help to raise awareness and engagement, learning about native tree species and how to plant them.
We will signpost the trees to distinguish different species and highlight how much carbon they may sequester over their lifetime and the biological benefits they will bring.
Spotting Peregrine Falcons near Cardington, UK
Dunbia Cardington staff rolled up their sleeves to support a fantastic biodiversity project led by The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) and National Grid at Wymondley Substation.
This 10-year initiative is transforming a five-hectare site into a thriving wildflower haven. Volunteers helped clear brambles and scrub to give native wildflowers like Centaury, yellow-wort, and even orchids the space they need to flourish.
From spotting Peregrine falcons to uncovering rare blooms, the site is a hidden gem that’s been rewilding for over 50 years. We’re proud to play a part in protecting and enhancing this special landscape.