Sustainability | Hive and Wellness Australia

At Hive & Wellness, we are dedicated to sustainable honey production that supports our people, planet, and products.

As leaders in the Australian honey industry, we actively work towards environmental responsibility, ethical beekeeping, and high-quality honey production. Our sustainability initiatives focus on reducing our carbon footprint, promoting eco-friendly packaging, and protecting the future of beekeeping in Australia.

Sustainability in action: Our three pillars.

Best for our people

Creating a safe, inclusive, and rewarding workplace while supporting Australian beekeepers and local communities.

Best for our planet

Reducing our environmental impact through carbon reduction, renewable energy, and sustainable packaging.

Best for our product

Ensuring pure, high-quality honey through strict food safety standards and ethical sourcing.

Our commitment in action: People, Planet & Products.

Supporting Our Team & Communities

Protecting the Environment & Honeybees

Quality, Purity & Innovation

At Hive & Wellness, our commitment to sustainability is more than just a promise — it’s backed by real action and measurable progress.

Each year, we take meaningful steps to minimize waste, reduce our carbon footprint, and increase our use of sustainable materials. Our focus on continuous improvement ensures that we are actively working towards a thriving, sustainable honey industry, creating positive change for our people, planet, and products.

Our sustainability achievements

65
tonnes

By incorporating recycled content across a range of our PET bottles, we successfully eliminated over 65 tonnes of virgin plastic from circulation.

Recycled Plastic

We proudly incorporate between 30% and 100% recycled content into select PET table honey bottles as well as 100% recycled content in select PET manuka honey jars.

92%

92% of our cartons are made from 100% recycled material.

30%

We have incorporated an average of over 30% recycled content across our domestic packaging.

99%

99% of our packaging is reusable, recyclable or compostable.

Solar

We have solar panels installed and utilised at two of our three packing sites.

324 tonnes

324 tonnes of CO2-e saved by using reusable CHEP pallets.

230 tonnes

230 tonnes of solid waste saved from landfill by using reusable CHEP pallets.

Vision, purpose & values

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Hive & Wellness has been an integral part of the Australian Honey Industry for over 70 years. Proudly Australian owned and operated, we are committed to protecting and fostering the growth of our Australian beekeeping industry and passionate about sharing honey, health and happiness, naturally.