Our Purpose is to Make Beautiful Things Happen. We need flowers to deliver that Purpose, and flowers need a sustainable planet to thrive. As a business we know that we’re incredibly well positioned to drive positive change within the industry, for the good of the environment and our flowers. 
 
We’re Making Beautiful Things Happen by Protecting our Natural World  
 
Our business is built on the beauty of the natural world, and we are protecting it by:  
• Taking action within our own business and working with our colleagues and local florists to drive positive impact.  
• Collaborating to find solutions to industry-wide challenges.  
• Equipping local florists and customers with the tools, information and options to shift mindsets and make more sustainable decisions. 
 
And as part of a global network of florists in 24 countries around the world, we are working together to deliver a sustainability plan that is Committed to a Better World for all, focussed on these five working areas:

GHG & Net Zero

We know that climate change poses one of the biggest threats not just to our industry, which is so reliant on nature, but also to the world. Understanding and measuring our carbon emissions accurately will be essential for our Net Zero ambitions as we work to curb our impact on the planet.

Packaging

The floristry industry has a waste problem. From the invisible waste created by flower transportation, to the visible waste like cellophane, flower food packets and floral foam which is one of our biggest challenges. Take a look at the changes we’ve already made to reduce single use plastics and make our packaging more sustainable.

Responsible Sourcing

The global flower supply chain faces challenges with wages, weak social safety needs, food insecurity and poor quality of water and sanitation. To help build a more sustainable supply chain over the long term, we recognise the role we must play in supporting our business, florists and suppliers going forward to help create a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

Pesticides & PPP (Plant Protection Products)

Using research and recommendations from Columbia University, we’ve helped develop a global safety policy to help minimise the exposure of florists and other users to harmful PPPs – you can find our guidance notes here.

Our complete plan

Want to find out more about our sustainability plan, our targets, and how Interflora is approaching a fully sustainable future, for our customers, colleagues and the planet?

You can download our full sustainability plan for a sustainable future here.