Sustainability, Community & Human Rights
Bee-Corp
March 2023 was a proud milestone for us as we became B Corp Certified. It recognised our commitment to creating a positive impact and building a business that puts people and the planet first. We see it as the start of an even more meaningful journey.
We believe in creating sustainable solutions that support our planet and help bees thrive. We also want to help more people understand just how important these remarkable pollinators are to our ecosystem. Every bottle of Beeble helps support that mission. Together, we can protect the world's favourite insect and make a lasting difference.
Zero waste to great taste
Our Honey Whisky was initially created as a way to use up leftover honey, stuck to the frames in our hives. We soaked them in whisky, and this is how our first honey batch of Beeble was born. Since then, we've hardly looked back, adding Honey Vodka and Honey Rum with a brand new Honey Tequila on the way.
Local, ethical and sustainably sourced
We hold a deep commitment to ethical beekeeping. Our honey-harvesting practices are thoughtfully managed with the bees well-being the first priority. We will only take honey from our hives when we can ensure they have a surplus supply.
Different seasons call for different measures. In winter, we take every measure to insulate their hives, shielding them from the cold and supporting their resilience. Come Spring and Summer, we try to cultivate an abundant garden of bee-friendly flowers, providing sustenance and care.
The welfare of our bees drives us to be responsible stewards of their environment. While we approach our mission earnestly, we never compromise on the ethical principles that underpin our beekeeping practices.
Charity support
We proudly support Bees for Development, a charity that is close to our hearts. They help people in developing countries build sustainable livelihoods through beekeeping. By sharing practical skills, they create long-term income while helping protect biodiversity.
Their work shows how beekeeping can strengthen communities and care for the natural world at the same time. We're proud to support their mission and help create a brighter future for both people and bees.
Social Impact
We believe beekeeping can change lives in more ways than one. That's why we're proud to support the Bee Better Project at HMP Hindley.
The project introduces prisoners to beekeeping and gives them the chance to connect with nature while learning new skills. We also hosted a creative workshop where we designed labels for the honey produced by the project. It's a small contribution to an initiative that's making a positive impact on both people and the environment.
Beekeeping Courses
Our partnership with Idler has helped introduce hundreds of people to the fascinating world of bees. Together, we've trained more than 500 new beekeepers and inspired even more people to appreciate the vital role bees play in nature.
We're now growing that mission with our own beekeeping school at our apiary in Wiltshire. The school allows us to run courses throughout the year and welcome more people who want to learn about bees, beekeeping and biodiversity.
We hope it becomes a place where curiosity grows into action. By sharing knowledge and practical skills, we can help create a stronger community of beekeepers and inspire more people to protect the natural world.
Human Rights
Respect for human rights is part of how we do business. We are committed to preventing modern slavery, child labour, discrimination and unsafe working conditions across our business and supply chain.
We support fair pay, safe workplaces and the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining. We also expect our suppliers and partners to uphold the same high standards.
Our approach is guided by the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Bill of Human Rights. These principles help shape the way we work with our employees, suppliers, partners and customers. We believe everyone should be treated with dignity, fairness and respect, and we are committed to responsible business practices that help protect people at every stage of our supply chain.
