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NFRC Urges Bold Action on Sustainable Roofing Technology
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has released a powerful new position paper, 'Climate Change-Ready Rooftops – NFRC Policy Position'. With climate adaptation becoming ever more urgent, the paper outlines how modern roofing systems - including...
GRO Members supporting Garden of the Future at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The Garden of the Future at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show spotlighted the people and partnerships behind some of the innovative solutions that are supporting communities everywhere to adapt and thrive in the face of climate change. Designed by Butler & Parker...
GRO at Futurebuild 2025
With Futurebuild partnering with the Supply Chain Sustainability School this year, sustainability and green infrastructure are continuing to be a key topic. Which is why GRO are delighted to announce that, after the incredible success of the GRO Pavilion over the...
Living Roof Live Lab: Shaping the Future of Green Roofing in the UK
At GRO, we’re passionate about creating greener, more sustainable urban spaces. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with the Open University (OU) on the Living Roof Live Lab, a pioneering research project that’s set to change how green roofs are...
Maintenance advice – Green roof pests – Leatherjackets
What are leatherjackets? Green roof pests leatherjackets are the larvae of craneflies, a broad classification spanning six true fly families (Tipulidae, Pediciidae, Limoniidae, Cylindrotomidae, Trichoceridae and Ptychopteridae). There are around 350 species in...
GRO Supports International Women’s Day
As International Women's Day approaches on 8 March 2024, the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter for Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscaping & Garden Media professions stand together to celebrate the achievements of women worldwide and reaffirm their...
GRO Seminars At Futurebuild 2024
Futurebuild 2024 is one of the UK Construction Industry’s largest events. Focussing on the challenges of sustainability, safety, climate change mitigation and biodiversity net gain, this show facilitates networking across the entire supply chain to help create a...
Why Join The Green Roof Organisation?
The Green Roof Organisation (GRO) is a not for profit body that supports and champions the UK’s green, blue and bio solar roofing industries. We are passionate about the ability of these technologies to help build a cleaner, greener and better planet for us all. GRO...
House of Commons Environmental Audit
We are delighted to have been recognised by the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee in their report on 'Heat Resilience and Sustainable Cooling'. Check out the recommendation from this inquiry: Section 36: We recommend that the Government take action to...