What Is the Sustainable Company of the Year 2023 Project?
Imagine a world where fresh produce is literally at your fingertips, grown right inside your office or communal space. That’s exactly what this innovative project brings to life. The Sustainable Company of the Year 2023 offers vertical farming solutions that transform indoor spaces into lush, green havens. These aren’t just any farms—they’re modular, beautiful, and designed to fit almost anywhere indoors. From edible herbs to aromatic and decorative plants, these vertical farms grow year-round, reconnecting people with nature and their community in a way that feels fresh and exciting.
Main Benefits of Vertical Farming Solutions
So, what’s in it for you? Plenty. These vertical farms don’t just look good—they bring real, tangible benefits:
- Improve your physical & mental wellbeing
- Reduce your impact on the environment
- Reconnect you with nature & community
It’s a win-win situation: healthier people, a healthier planet, and a stronger sense of connection all rolled into one.
What Does the Project Actually Do?
The heart of the project lies in its vertical farms—modular, ‘plug and play’ systems that can be installed in virtually any indoor space. These farms grow edible, aromatic, and decorative plants all year round, thanks to hydroponic technology. But it doesn’t stop there. The project also focuses on wellbeing and sustainability by hosting events and workshops. These sessions dive into the importance of growing your own food, living with a low environmental impact, and fostering a sense of community through shared green spaces.
Office Farm Solutions: Bringing Green to Workplaces
Office farms are a game-changer for workplace wellbeing and sustainability. The project offers a full suite of services:
- Office farm design & installation: creating and integrating vertical farms, hydroponic towers, and other green spaces tailored to your office.
- Farm servicing & engagement: regular maintenance plus engaging employees in the farm’s day-to-day operations.
- Workplace wellbeing & sustainability: workshops and events that promote a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.
It’s about turning workspaces into thriving ecosystems that boost morale and reduce environmental footprints.
Meet the Farmstand and Farmwall
Two standout products make this project truly accessible and practical. The Lettuce Grow Farmstand is a free-standing vertical system that houses 24 plants. Using hydroponic technology, it grows herbs and vegetables indoors all year round—perfect for offices or communal areas. Then there’s the Farmwall, a modular vertical growing system that also uses hydroponics to produce fresh herbs and veggies. Both systems are designed to be easy to install and maintain, making fresh, homegrown produce a daily reality.
Project Impact: Aligning with Global Goals
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – by improving physical and mental health through access to fresh produce and green spaces.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – by integrating green solutions into urban environments.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – encouraging low-impact living and sustainable food production.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – reducing environmental impact through local, year-round food growing.
- SDG 15: Life on Land – reconnecting people with nature and promoting biodiversity indoors.
Where Can You Put an Office Farm?
One of the coolest things about these vertical farms is their versatility. They can fit into all sorts of spaces, including:
- Lobbies & Atriums
- Conference Rooms & Workspaces
- Restaurants & Canteens
- Basements
- Communal Areas
Basically, if you’ve got indoor space, there’s a spot for a farm. It’s about making green living part of everyday life, no matter where you are.
