In order to achieve BGCI Accreditation, applicants are required to implement a number of sustainability and ethical activities and provide evidence of these in their application.

Examples of sustainability and ethical activities (this list is not exhaustive):

• Sustainability plan/documentation
• Waste reduction, recycling schemes, or composting in place and on display to the public with appropriate interpretation
• Renewable energy constitutes a proportion of the garden’s energy portfolio and energy conservation measures being implemented
• Water saving or recycling schemes in place
• ISO14001 or other recognised sustainability accreditation gained
• Responsible sourcing of commodities and products sold in retail outlets
• Responsible sourcing of materials and plants used by the organisation
• Ethical funding policy in place
• Leadership commitment to staff and visitor diversity and inclusion
• Ecological sustainability in landscape management (e.g. fertiliser use, pesticide application, etc…)

Below you will find examples of evidence for sustainability and ethical activities submitted by successful BGCI Accreditation applicants.