Suma: Fighting climate change

Wholesaler rolls up its sleeves in a collaboration to support and protect local green spaces

In a collaboration aimed at enriching local ecosystems and fighting climate change, Suma Wholefoods joined forces with Forus Tree, a social enterprise committed to reforestation and biodiversity in the Calder Valley.

Earlier this year, Suma team members headed to the hills above Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire, to carry out reforestation tasks, including mulching, weeding and planting hedgerows.

By partnering with Forus Tree, a co-operative with more than 20 years of tree planting expertise, Suma is making strides to preserve the local West Yorkshire landscapes. It forms a critical part of Suma’s broader sustainability strategy and reflects Suma’s values of sustainability, equality and community action and underscores their dedication to the future of local green spaces.

“Volunteering with Forus Tree is always rewarding,” says Ben Pearson, sustainability coordinator, Suma. “Spending the day preparing trees and wildflowers for growth reinforces our commitment to the local environment, and it’s fulfilling to know our efforts are making a tangible difference.”