Sustainable Products At B&Q - Key Milestones
At B&Q we're taking steps to ensure our products are sustainable and meet the highest standards possible.
2008
Stopped selling patio heaters, non-native invasive plants, 100% bagged peat growing media and PVC shower curtains.
2011
Achieved 100% responsible sourcing of timber in products.
2012
Stopped selling pesticides containing any of the following neonicitinoids: clothianidin, thiamethoxam and imidacloprid.
2014
Stopped selling hosepipes containing DEHP, a phthalate. Expanded polystyrene packaging removed from pack bedding plants. Required suppliers of natural stone products to join the TFT Responsible Stone Group.
2015
Required all Christmas trees to be grown employing Global G.A.P. standards.
2016
Stopped selling sulphuric acid based drain unblocking chemicals and removed all peat from strip vegetable plant packs.
2017
Required all horticultural suppliers to B&Q to stop using any neonicitinoid pesticides in the growing of flowering plants for sale at B&Q.
2019
Set carbon reduction targets in line with 2oC warming.
2020
55% of all products sold help create greener, healthier homes – meeting our Sustainable Home Product criteria.
92% of all wood and paper in our retail products responsibly sourced.
2021
Revised our carbon reduction targets in line with 1.5oC warming.
91% of stores fitted with LED lighting.
Launched our first in-store Sustainability Zone in St Albans, helping customers learn about sustainable products.
Future commitments
2023
Sell only 100% peat-free compost in our stores.
2025
Become forest positive – 100% responsibly sourced wood and paper, no deforestation through other materials we use; protecting and restoring forests.