Europe’s Most Responsible Large Producer of Christmas Trees
At Green Team Group, we recognize the impact of our operations on stakeholders and take this responsibility seriously. That’s why we are committed to providing certified Christmas trees that meet the highest industry standards.
From cone selection to full tree maturity — a process spanning 10 to 14 years — we ensure that every stage of production aligns with social and environmental responsibility. Our certifications guarantee transparency and accountability, enabling us to document the sustainable practices embedded in our operations. Through this, we not only offer high-quality Christmas trees but also contribute to a more sustainable future.
We believe that a company can be both high-performing and sustainable, but we also acknowledge the challenges. Sustainability requires commitment, bold decisions, and significant investment. Balancing commercial success with environmental responsibility is not always easy, but we remain dedicated to proving that the two can go hand in hand.
Our commitments include:
Comprehensive documentation across the entire value chain.
Prioritizing safety, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability in all operations.
Meeting consumer expectations for ethically and responsibly produced Christmas trees.
Enhancing marketing and brand positioning for Christmas tree retailers.
Delivering a competitive edge through innovation and sustainability.
Our natural environment is under increasing pressure due to intensive farming practices, including the use of pesticides, fertilizers, and large machinery. This understandably raises concerns among those advocating for more sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural methods.
At Green Team, we are committed to minimizing our environmental impact and fostering the best possible conditions for plants and wildlife to thrive on our lands. We focus on implementing practical, sustainability-driven measures that align with responsible land management practices. Some of these key initiatives are outlined below:
We grow our trees with as little input as possible on all parameters without it affecting quality.
Read moreWe plant wildflower strips annually, covering at least 5% of our total plantation area.
Read moreWe grow all our trees on regular farmland converting monoculture fields into a living place for many animals.
Read moreGrowing a Christmas tree is a specialized and complicated process that takes more than 10 years. Perhaps the tree is only used for a few days, which is why it is important that we as responsible farmers make sure that we farm as gently as possible. We aim to improve the land we use, so that we can give it back in better condition, and we carefully measure our impact on a very long list of parameters. Here are a few examples of what we specifically do:
We prioritize the use of renewable and sustainable resources, continuously seeking ways to minimize our environmental impact while maintaining high product quality.
Read moreWe are committed to making our production as environmentally friendly as possible, applying treatments only when absolutely necessary for tree growth.
Read moreIt is important for us to contribute to the reduction of CO2 in the atmosphere.
Read moreOur work on social responsibility covers several aspects, and we have ambitious programs for monitoring and improving on how well our employees thrive while working with us. We are equally ambitious when it comes to the wellbeing of our contractors and our customers. Here you can find more information about some of our initiatives:
What we do in terms of sustainability is not limited to our production, transportation etc.
Read moreGreen Team is both a great and a safe place to work.
Read moreWe have several sites under our protection containing ancient monuments and other relics from our heritage.
Read moreCertification is an important tool to apply as we demonstrate that we live up to our own claims about our standards. Our certificates demonstrate our commitment to superior professionalism, our desire to uphold industry standards, and to continue our journey towards a deeper understanding of our company and how we interact with the world around us. Our eight certifications cover a total of more than 2000 control points, imposing regular self-assessment, internal audits and management reviews. Perhaps most importantly, they are a stamp of approval of how we do things from an external organization. Read more here: