Sustainability

At Shire Beds, sustainability has been at the heart of our decision-making for over a decade. We take a holistic approach, embedding sustainable practices across every facet of our operations—from product design to production, distribution, and end-of-life solutions.

We Are Committed To:

  • Sustainability is integrated from the earliest stages of product conception, with eco-design principles guiding our research and development.

  • We ensure that all raw materials are responsibly and ethically sourced including FSC certified timber.

  • Our production processes are built around the principles of reducing waste, reusing materials, and incorporating renewable resources wherever possible.

  • Our delivery and distribution strategies are designed to maximize efficiency and minimize our carbon footprint.

We are dedicated to being a leader in ethical and sustainable manufacturing within our industry. We do not engage in “greenwashing”— our actions are transparent, measurable, and meaningful. Sustainability is a journey, and we are committed to leading by example.

Corporate & Social Responsibility

Shire Beds upholds the highest standards of ethical and quality practices. We undergo regular audits through SMETA and the National Bed Federation (NBF), and we are proud to be FSC certified.

We actively contribute to the bed manufacturing industry. Our Director, Fara Butt, serves on the board of the NBF and chairs its Marketing Committee. Fara also serves on The WYCA Business Board and chairs The West Yorkshire Manufacturing Advisory Board

Shire Beds Community Engagement Includes:

Founding the Yorkshire Regional Committee of The Furniture Makers’ Company and hosting its flagship Annual Curry Night from 2016 to 2023, raising funds for the Furniture Makers’ Charity.

Supporting local and national causes, including:

• Local food banks

• The Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice

• Local sports teams

We respond to crises by providing relief mattresses or funding, and we support the homeless through initiatives such as:

• Donating mattresses to Leeds Crypt during the Christmas season

• Participating in The Big Sleep, raising over £3,000 for Leeds Crypt and St Gemma’s Hospice

Our partnerships with elite sports teams like Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Leeds Rhinos led to the Sleep 4 Sports project, advising athletes on sleep and recovery solutions.

Internationally, we are proud to support the Savayra Foundation in Pakistan, contributing significantly to the construction of training facilities for women’s empowerment.

Are You An Innovative, Sustainable Supplier?

We’re continuously innovating and are looking to work with suppliers of sustainable fabrics and materials. If this sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you