ARC Oxford recognised as a Bees' Needs Champion

We are proud to share that ARC Oxford has been recognised as a Bees' Needs Champion, receiving national recognition from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) for its commitment to supporting pollinators.

The Bees' Needs Champions Award celebrates organisations that are making a positive difference for bees and other pollinating insects through habitat creation, education and community engagement.

Working in partnership with ARC Oxford, IPM has helped embed biodiversity into everyday campus life through a range of initiatives that support both wildlife and people. From pollinator-friendly planting and habitat creation to beekeeping, biodiversity events and community engagement, the programme demonstrates how commercial landscapes can deliver meaningful environmental value alongside their day-to-day function.

The successful award submission was led by Dave Taylor, Commercial Manager, whose expertise and passion for biodiversity have been instrumental in developing many of the initiatives delivered across the campus.

Working closely with the site's Grounds Foreman, Cameron Beeton, and the wider site team, Dave captured the impact of the programme through a compelling submission that secured national recognition. Cameron's commitment to delivering and maintaining these biodiversity initiatives on site played an important role in the achievement, and he was proud to collect the award alongside IPM CEO Mark Noakes on behalf of everyone involved.

Mark Noakes, CEO of IPM, said:

"This award is a fantastic recognition of what can be achieved when clients and contractors share a commitment to biodiversity. We're incredibly proud of the partnership we've built with ARC Oxford and the dedication shown by everyone involved in creating a campus where both people and nature can thrive."

Supporting biodiversity has become an important part of IPM's approach to grounds management. By integrating pollinator-friendly planting, habitat creation and community engagement into commercial environments, we help clients create healthier, more resilient landscapes that deliver lasting environmental and social value.

Congratulations to everyone at ARC Oxford and IPM who contributed to this fantastic achievement.