Your company's future may depend on nature more than you realize. Did you know that over $44 trillion of global GDP is directly tied to nature and its services? With the new Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework gaining traction, it's time to ask: 1️⃣ Is your business prepared for the future of sustainability reporting? 2️⃣ Are you effectively managing your impact on biodiversity? 3️⃣ Could you be missing critical risks and opportunities? Our latest article explores how innovative approaches like HoneyDNA are helping companies stay ahead of global industry trends and navigate the complex world of nature-related financial disclosures. Don't wait until it's mandatory. Learn how to future-proof your business strategy now. Read the full article below. #TNFD #Biodiversity #SustainabilityGoals #EnvironmentalImpact
The Best Bees Company
Environmental Services
Boston, MA 4,796 followers
Research beekeeping and biodiversity vendor on a mission to improve pollinator health. Delivering data since day 1.
About us
The Best Bees Company installs and maintains honeybee hives on commercial and residential properties in urban centers across the US. These hives serve as data points in our national network of data-yielding beehives — they're the foundation of our scientific research. Our mission is to promote and protect pollinator health and biodiversity. Since 2010, we’ve made a tangible, positive impact on the environment, one beehive at a time. We promote a culture of inclusivity and environmental stewardship, and we are proud to be a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise®. Our Story: From a humble start crafting beehives for friends and family to a nationwide, data-driven endeavor, The Best Bees Company has grown not only in size but in commitment to pollinator health. The Best Bees Company has developed innovative approaches and data that are now used by such institutions as NASA, MIT, Harvard, and National Geographic. Our Approach: Our beekeeping methodology controls for variability, ensuring the data we collect on each beehive is suitable for rigorous research. Our clientele includes corporations that want to activate sustainability in their business model, individuals who want to reinvigorate their local ecosystem from their own backyard, and property owners who want a turnkey way to put underutilized space to work for the greater good. Our Values: The Best Bees Company is a hub for scientists, artists, and adventurers, where a culture of creativity and environmental stewardship thrive. Our staff of driven professionals dedicate themselves to developing cutting-edge and resourceful ways of ensuring reliable bee health, global food security, and client engagement.
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https://bestbees.com/
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- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, MA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2010
- Specialties
- Urban beekeeping, Beekeeping, Urban farming, Sustainability, ESG, and Honeybees
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Beazley provides clients with more than three decades of speciality insurance experience—but did you know that they're helping clients promote biodiversity, too? 🐝 To expand their unique sustainability initiative, Beazley helped transform their client Koppers Inc.'s unused Kentucky lawn into a biodiversity hotspot and new home for two sponsored Best Bees hives! Beazley's move shows how unused spaces can become ecological powerhouses, supporting local ecosystems and boosting employee morale. It's also yet another reason why they're the best at what they do! We can't wait to see this space continue to provide for pollinators and the Koppers Inc. team. Ready to turn your corporate space into the next pollinator haven? Get in touch with us here: https://lnkd.in/g3ZScVkZ #Biodiversity #SustainableFuture #EnvironmentalResearch #Beekeeping
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Urgent Wake-Up Call: Over 50% of U.S. beehives died last year. ⬇️ The buzz around Colony Collapse Disorder may have quieted, but the crisis facing pollinators is far from over. Recent data reveals a startling truth: despite record numbers of bees in the U.S., their colonies are more fragile than ever. The good news? Everyone can contribute to the solution. From planting pollinator-friendly flowers to supporting sustainable urban planning, small actions can have a significant impact. Learn more in Noah Wilson-Rich's conversation with WBZ | CBS Boston below. https://lnkd.in/gWQFRjAY #Pollinators #ScientificResearch #UrbanPlanning #Biodiversity
Are bees still suffering from Colony Collapse Disorder?
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We're thrilled to announce the installation of our SmartHive technology at GSA! 🙌 Our latest SmartHives now reside on the vegetative roof of the Warren B. Rudman U.S. Courthouse in Concord, NH. SmartHive combines advanced sensors, real-time monitoring, and AI analysis to revolutionize beekeeping and environmental data collection. This cutting-edge technology offers: - Estimated 60% increase in colony survival - Non-chemical varroa mite treatment - Advanced biodiversity insights through pollen analysis By partnering with forward-thinking organizations like GSA, we're not just supporting pollinators – we're gathering crucial data on environmental health and biodiversity. Our SmartHive program is expanding to help more organizations contribute to pollinator health while gaining valuable environmental insights. Interested in bringing a SmartHive to your property? Let's connect! Photos via GSA. #Biodiversity #ClimateTech #EnvironmentalResearch #ArtificialIntelligence #TechForGood
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Congratulations to our client Boston Properties (BXP) for being named one of the World's Most Sustainable Companies by TIME Magazine! 🎉 We're thrilled to see BXP recognized for their outstanding commitment to sustainability, and we're proud to partner with forward-thinking organizations like BXP in creating a more sustainable future. BXP's pollinator program in partnership with us is making a real impact: 🔬 25 data-yielding beehives 🏙️ 9 apiaries across the Boston Metro area and Seattle 🐝 1.25 million bees thriving 🌸 720 square miles pollinated These aren't just numbers – they represent a significant contribution to pollinator health and biodiversity in urban areas. By hosting our hives, BXP is not only supporting bee populations but also contributing valuable data to our research on pollinator health and environmental conditions. We're excited to continue our work with BXP in creating greener, more sustainable urban environments. Congrats, BXP team! #Sustainability #PollinatorHealth #UrbanBiodiversity #CorporateResponsibility #TIME #BXP
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For Best Bees’ clients, every day is World Bee Day! Thank you, Synergy for making Boston more biodiverse and promoting how important pollinators are to our local ecosystems. These research beehives act as vital data points, fueling our research on honey bee health and the health of other local pollinators. What’s sweeter? Their employees enjoy raw, local honey and its many health benefits. Did you know that honey contains vitamins and minerals like potassium, calcium, zinc, vitamin B, and vitamin C, as well as electrolytes, enzymes, and amino acids? These micronutrients can help with neurological functioning, to muscle repair, to healthy bone growth, and more. Fuel research, promote pollinators, and support a healthy lifestyle by adding beehives to your building today.
#ThrowbackThursday to The Best Bees Company visiting the rooftop of Center Plaza! Our rooftop beehives not only contribute to a thriving urban ecosystem but also help drive important research on pollinator health. Let's continue to celebrate and protect these vital pollinators! Daniel A. Flores, Renee Gervais, The Best Bees Company #sustainability #urbanbeekeeping #commercialrealestate
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Our team is the heart of our mission to promote and protect pollinator health, and we wouldn't be where we are today without them. Meet Annie Christie, our Boston Apiary Manager and SmartHive Beekeeper! ⬇️ 1️⃣ How long have you been beekeeping? “I have been beekeeping for 3 years. I started my beekeeping career through the Northeastern University co-op program! Currently, I am working on continuing my beekeeping training through the Cornell University Master Beekeeping Certification program.” 2️⃣ What’s your favorite part about beekeeping? “My favorite part is in the individuality of each colony. While I may have a good idea of what to expect when I start an inspection, I find that there is always something new to see or learn from. Honey bees have taught me about teamwork, communication, and conservation and I continue to learn and build on skills each day. Honey bees are the ultimate life gurus.” 3️⃣ What’s one thing you wish people knew about bees? “One thing that I wish people understood about bees is how an individual honey bee will prioritize selflessness, community, and collective effort over personal gain. Despite having dozens of thousands of sisters, each bee has a specific role and set of responsibilities that are vital to colony success. In some ways, we still have a lot to learn from honey bees.” Thank you for all that you do for our team, our partners, and our bees, Annie! #Beekeepers #TeamAppreciation #UrbanBeekeeping #HoneyBees
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Happy National Honey Bee Day! 🐝Today, we're celebrating these remarkable creatures and their crucial role in our ecosystem. Did you know that honey bees are more than just honey producers? They're nature's own environmental sensors. Honey bees have been buzzing around North America for over 400 years, becoming an integral part of our ecosystems. These adaptive, industrious insects provide essential pollination services and contribute significantly to our economy. What makes honey bees truly special is their role as indicator species. Like sophisticated weather stations collecting data about our atmosphere, honey bees gather and reflect information about their environment. Their health, behavior, and even their honey provide valuable insights into the state of our ecosystems. At The Best Bees Company, we're taking this a step further with our groundbreaking HoneyDNA technology. By analyzing honey, we can uncover a wealth of information about local plant biodiversity, detect the presence of invasive species, and assess overall ecosystem health. It's like reading nature's own journal! By understanding and protecting honey bees, we're not just supporting one species – we're championing all pollinators and the biodiversity they sustain. It's a sweet deal for the environment! How are you celebrating National Honey Bee Day? #NationalHoneyBeeDay #Biodiversity #Sustainability #EnvironmentalMonitoring #HoneyDNA
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CenterCal Properties is pleased to welcome The Best Bees Company’s honeybee hives at select fashion and lifestyle centers in California, Oregon and Utah. “Our shopping centers are about more than retail offerings,” said Jean Paul Wardy, founder and CEO. “Introducing docile honeybees to the environment adds to the dynamic experience of CenterCal properties, feeding off the landscaping that plays a crucial role in the open, verdant and welcoming atmosphere we strive to nurture for our guests, while also supporting a healthy ecosystem overall.” Learn more about the partnership: https://lnkd.in/gi8nQeCS #CenterCalProperties
Bridgeport Village welcomes two hives of docile bees to boost ecosystem
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Our world's greatest challenges require innovative solutions, and we're on a mission to be at the forefront of sustainability's intersection with data. 🌳 The Urban Bee Lab team has recently secured a grant from the Essex County Beekeeper's Association to use honeyDNA to identify the tree species our bees are foraging on! By analyzing the genetic makeup of pollen collected by bees at 72 research hives in Suffolk and Essex counties, we're gaining unprecedented insights into urban bee diets and the health of our city's green spaces. Free online access to high-quality data is essential to creating more sustainable neighborhoods for pollinators, plants, and people. This data will inform more effective urban planning and conservation efforts, ensuring a thriving future for our pollinators. Here's a sneak peek at the HoneyDNA insights! Stay tuned for the published results. #Biodiversity #UrbanPlanning #SustainabilityGoals #ScientificResearch