Our service includes​
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Onsite apiary, incl.: Beehives & Management
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Bee Colonies
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Bespoke branded beehives
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Up to 20 maintenance visits per annum.
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Feed & Medical treatment where required.
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Honey (extracted and jarred ) from your own hives.
Hive Management
The Good Bee Company will install and manage a minimum of two bee colonies at the chosen location, subject to site review and risk assessment. The Bees will be sourced from our own apiary stock. Alternatively we can provide hive adoption where we will maintain a beehive in our apiary and where you can visit and see the bees at work.
Promote Sustainability Goals
Maintaining bees aligns with corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental sustainability objectives. Businesses can enhance their reputation as environmentally responsible organisations, which benefits both the company and the planet.
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Increased Awareness and Education
Installing beehives can serve as an educational tool for employees, customers, and the community. Companies can raise awareness about the importance of pollinators and sustainable practices through workshops, tours, and educational programs.
Positive Brand Image
Sustainable practices, such as maintaining beehives, signal to consumers that a company cares about environmental issues, making the business more attractive to eco-conscious customers, partners, and investors.
Improving our Ecosystem
Bees play a crucial role in maintaining the health of ecosystems, as they are among the most effective pollinators of flowering plants. For businesses, maintaining beehives on their premises can provide numerous environmental benefits and the local ecosystem. We hope to highlight the environmental advantages of companies incorporating beekeeping as part of their corporate responsibility and sustainability efforts.
Bees pollinate a wide range of plants, including wildflowers, fruits, vegetables, and trees. By installing beehives on company premises, businesses can encourage the growth and health of native flora, which supports not only plant diversity but also wildlife.
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Pollination of Native Plants
Bees help pollinate plants that are essential for local ecosystems. This contributes to a more resilient environment and promotes the growth of plants that support various other species, such as insects, birds, and mammals.
Flourishing Ecosystems
When bees thrive, entire ecosystems benefit. Pollination increases the yield of fruit and seed production, which provides food for various animal species, thus supporting entire food webs.
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Improvement of Air Quality and Carbon Sequestration
Bees indirectly support air quality and carbon sequestration through their pollination services. By helping plants thrive, bees promote the growth of trees and vegetation that absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the atmosphere.
Protection of Endangered Pollinator Populations
Bee populations worldwide are declining due to factors such as habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. Companies that maintain beehives on their premises contribute to the protection of these essential pollinators.
Pricing & FAQs
Why two hives?
There are several advantages to keeping more than one colony; In all circumstances we will provide management services for a minimum of two hives per Apiary location.
Beehives and their colonies will never behave identically and can be affected by external risks to the colony (both abiotic and biotic factors) that can be assessed, compared and mitigated by having a comparative parallel colony in situ.
The comparative value of keeping two hives reduces the risk of colony failure and loss, ensures that hives can be observed and maintained and weak hives can be supplemented with feed or brood stock.
Staff & stakeholder management benefits
The Good Bee Company provides a comprehensive programme of engagement, workshops and experiences centred around 'pollinators and the environment'.
Beekeeping can be an enthralling and enriching experience and a great team building activity.
Our beekeepers & educators provide a range of introductory sessions and activities that makes sustainability interesting and engaging, in single sessions or a seasonal programme of events.
How do bees contribute to the Ecosystem?
Bees pollinate a range of plants including wildflowers, fruits, and trees. This pollination promotes plant diversity and helps create habitats that support wildlife, enhancing local ecosystems and helping entire food webs thrive.
How does beekeeping improve air quality?
Through pollination, bees help plants flourish, which in turn absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, indirectly enhancing air quality and aiding in carbon sequestration.
What is the Urban Heat Island effect, and how do bees help?
The Urban Heat Island effect refers to higher temperatures in urban areas due to human activities. Bees promote green spaces, which help reduce this effect by cooling the environment and lowering energy use for cooling in corporate urban settings.
How does beekeeping support corporate sustainability?
Beekeeping aligns with corporate social responsibility goals, enhances a company’s environmental reputation, provides education on sustainability to employees and customers, and supports eco-friendly practices.
What are the benefits of beehives on company premises for public image?
Hosting beehives signals environmental care to customers, partners, and investors, making the company more attractive to eco-conscious stakeholders.
Why are bee populations declining?
Bee populations face challenges from habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. Corporate beekeeping initiatives provide safe habitats, contributing to local bee conservation and supporting ecosystem resilience against pollinator declines.
How does keeping bees reduce pesticide dependency?
Beekeeping encourages planting of pollinator-friendly plants, which attract beneficial insects and birds that provide natural pest control, reducing reliance on synthetic pesticides harmful to bees.
What are pollinator gardens, and why are they beneficial?
Pollinator gardens include wildflowers and native plants that provide food and habitat for various pollinators. Creating these gardens on corporate property enhances biodiversity and supports bees and other pollinators essential for ecosystem health.
How can green roofs with beehives benefit the urban environment?
Green roofs with beehives improve rainwater management, increase biodiversity, reduce noise pollution, and improve air quality in urban areas, providing an additional habitat for bees and supporting urban sustainability.
What are the benefits of integrating beekeeping into corporate sustainability initiatives?
Beekeeping on corporate premises improves sustainability efforts, and strengthens corporate commitment to environmental stewardship, fostering greener, more sustainable communities.
What are the environmental benefits of keeping bees?
Bees are essential pollinators for ecosystems, promoting biodiversity, supporting local flora and wildlife, improving air quality, and contributing to carbon sequestration. Keeping bees aids in maintaining resilient ecosystems and provides food sources for various species within the ecosystem.
