The Greenshop is one of the UK's leading environmental retailers. We have been providing sustainable and low impact products for almost 20 years and can proudly lay claim to being the largest supplier of natural paints in the UK.

From our fabulous new eco-building in Bisley, Gloucestershire, we run our low energy retail shop and online store. We carefully research our products and think we are the ideal place to shop for making ethical choices.

Business vision

"If you want to change the world, you must begin from where you are"

Business philosophies and beliefs

All products supplied by The Greenshop are, where appropriate, bio-degradable, sustainable, non-toxic, ethically sourced and ecologically sound.

Business Information

Date established:: 1984
Contact details: jane@greenshop.co.uk Jane Powell, Manager Telephone: 01452 770629
Business structure Help Basic business structures under UK law include: sole trader, partnership, private company limited by shares, private company limited by guarantee, community interest company, public limited company, private unlimited company, and franchise.: Private company
Address of company headquarters: Cheltenham Road Bisley Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7BX
Countries of operations: UK and internet
Countries where goods and/or services are sold: UK
Size of workforce: 12
Financial year Help The 12 months used as a company's accounting period. This may or may not be a calendar year.: 31 March to 1st April
Market capitalisation Help The market value of a public company's issued share capital, i.e. the number of shares multiplied by the current price of those shares on the stock market. For private companies, 'company value', estimated by the book value of all assets or by using comparable companies, is a more appropriate term. This information is not compulsory.: Not appropriate - sole trader
Turnover (last financial year) Help Income that the business receives from its normal business activities, usually from the sale of goods and services to customers. Also known as total revenue, total sales or the top line.: Under 250K
Profit (last financial year) Help Gross profit is the total turnover minus cost of sales. Net profit is the turnover minus all expenses, including payroll and tax. Businesses are asked to state gross profit, net profit or both. This field can be left blank.: Net profit £10,152
Details of owners: 100% owned by Founder
Directors' other business interests Help Businesses are asked to list other directorships held by their directors and company secretary: None

Goods and Services

The Green Shop supplies a vast range of products for the eco-friendly office, home or builder:

Water saving and filter products
Rainwater harvesting products
Solar lights
Solar heating & charging products
Smart electricity meters & electricity saving products
Paints & Pigments
Wood Finishes
Cleaning Products
Recycled stationery
Log Makers
Recycled Bags
Fair Trade Products from 'One Village'
Body care products
Books

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Community Relations

Community Relations is about a business in a social and economic context. A business can strongly influence the quality of life not only for employees, but also for the wider community in which it operates. It is recognised that a sustainable community promotes sustainable business.

Corporate Governance

Corporate governance is about how a business is structured and whether rights, responsibilities and duties are clearly set out and understood. These issues are critical in maintaining accountability and providing strong decision-making functions.

This section provides an opportunity for a company to indicate how it remains honest, transparent, equitable and reputable in its conduct. These objectives are relevant to any business whether large or small.

Donations and Payments

To whom and exactly how companies make donations and payments, including those to charitable organisations, professional associations and government, are extremely complex issues. It is important that companies disclose their corporate donations, publish their payments and explain what they hope or expect to receive in return.

Environment

Natural resources are vital to sustain our lives and lifestyle. This section looks at the impact business operations have on the physical environment. It is not always easy to address the challenges, but companies have the opportunity to show the problems they face and how they tackle them.

Human Rights

This section is about how businesses ensure that their operations do not violate the fundamental rights of individuals and communities at home or abroad. Businesses have the opportunity to examine this issue with regards to their own practices, supply chains and business relationships.

Marketplace Ethics

This section is about how businesses handle consumer rights and wider welfare issues. Many of the questions cover areas where there is a fair amount of legislation and regulation: it is an opportunity for businesses to show how they go beyond a legal minimum to address ethical issues in the marketplace.

Workforce

It is widely acknowledged that people are the most valuable asset to any business. In this topic, the questions are addressing the treatment of workforce. It is quite diverse but the focus is on promoting a fair, equitable, honest and supportive work environment.