GROW’S SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES AND ACTION PLAN


GROW is committed to operate our business in a way which aims to balance environmental impact, social value & economy. Founded in 2014, we refer to ourselves as an experiment in ethical & sustainable business and sustainability is central to all our decisions.

SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN

Internally, we have a Sustainability Action Plan in place which identifies and details key environmental objectives, targets and ambitions and informs our overall strategy & everyday actions. This reviewed annually.

POLICIES

As an experiment in ethical and sustainable business, we wish to be transparent about our ambitions and commitments so we have 3 policies which are reviewed and produced annually which are also available to download in PDF format below.

  1. Sustainability Policy 2022 (in PDF format)

  2. Environmental Policy 2022 (in PDF Format)

  3. Social Value Policy 2022 (in PDF Format)

“Grow combines culture, ecological sustainability & ethical business with community at its heart. This space is one of a kind & its innovative approach is not only an anchor cultural and creative institution in Hackney Wick, but worthy of national & international recognition”
— Supporter of Grow

SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS

Find historical and ongoing updates about our actions in our blog but here are some of the highlights:

  • Relaunch of Grow's Future Fair, our monthly market promoting conscious consumerism; sustainability, cultural, wellbeing & equality

  • Launch of 'Growing Communities' organic veg pick up station for the local community

  • Series of skill sharing online talks/workshops with artists/musicians called 'Grow at Home'

  • Workshops for volunteers on planting, installing floating ecosystem & making furniture from old tyres

  • Creation of 'pop-up' outdoor meeting area in Grow's Yard with aromatic planters

  • Launch of HR Portal for clear communication & wellbeing information for employees

  • Series of comedy cabaret fundraisers to raise funds for local charity, Hackney Night Shelter

  • Installation of post mix guns to reduce waste

  • Instagram campaign to raise awareness sustainability ideas/initiatives

  • Part of Hello Again Hackney Campaign to encourage access to events in the borough

GROW’S BLOG

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What makes up ‘Equal Parts?’
What makes up ‘Equal Parts?’

As part of Grow’s 10 year anniversary celebrations, we wanted to understand ‘what makes up’ the unique party that is ‘Equal Parts’ and what makes our collaboration special! We spoke to Jacob Fairless Nicholson who is a DJ, geographer, climber, and resident of Hackney Wick since 2013. He is part of the Equal Parts collective that has thrown quarterly parties at Grow since 2018. We caught up with Jacob to hear a bit about Equal Parts' inception and plans for the future, including their upcoming party at Grow with John Gómez in April.

Dom Servini and Wah Wah 45s
Dom Servini and Wah Wah 45s

We caught up with Wah Wah 45s with label boss Dom Servini giving us the low down on his captivating journey of this London-based record label, founded by brothers Chris and Simon Goss in 1999. From its humble beginnings as an extension of their eclectic club night to becoming a powerhouse in showcasing emerging talents alongside established acts, Wah Wah 45s has carved a unique niche in the music scene.

Latin American Weekend 26 - 28 April 2024
Latin American Weekend 26 - 28 April 2024

As part of GROW’s 10 Year Celebrations, get ready for an unforgettable weekend as we celebrate a decade with three incredible events showcasing the best of Latin American music and culture!

ROOTS! Diverse, Unique, Underexposed Talent - Wednesday Nights at GROW
ROOTS! Diverse, Unique, Underexposed Talent - Wednesday Nights at GROW

We are platforming our Wednesday night events in a new series: ROOTS! The ethos behind this series is creating space for diversity, experimentalism, creativity and community.

Love Music Hate Racism
Love Music Hate Racism

We spoke to Alex LoSardo, Love Music Hate Racism’s Event Organiser to learn more about LMHR and its relationship with GROW.

We Are Not Content
We Are Not Content

We spoke to Bitvert and IF of We Are Not Content, who met at GROW, to learn more about who they are, how the place they live had affected their work and what GROW means to them.

GROW Love!
GROW Love!

With Valentine’s Day 2024 around the corner, we reflect on love. GROW was founded on the principles of love for our planet and people, it is love that motivates us to create space for arts and culture under a system which neglects it, and love that nurtures community in a society that often struggles. Find out how we’ll be celebrating Valentine’s this year!

Join us for‘Join-in January’ 2024
Join us for‘Join-in January’ 2024

Following on from its monumental success last year, Grow once again hosts Join-In January, a month-long programme of free events and food/drink offers!

NYE: Get your ticket as Aroop Roy joins Rotation Policy
NYE: Get your ticket as Aroop Roy joins Rotation Policy

GROW invites you to bring in the New Year’s celebrations with one of our favourite partners, Rotation Policy! They bring a ridiculous line up of selectors, with a VERY special guest, Aroop Roy! Also join us for Happy Hour pre-drinks from 4-9pm !

Introducing…Grow, Social
Introducing…Grow, Social

Every month, we dedicate one night to hosting free and engaging events for every skill level and interest. Whether attending in a group or alone, coming to dip your toes in or taking the lead, come along and let us know what you think at the GROW SOCIAL