20 Feb Mont58 named in UK’s Green Growth 100

South-east London Coffee roaster Mont58 Coffee has been selected as part of the Green Growth 100, an initiative launched by Small Business Britain in partnership with BT to spotlight small businesses successfully using sustainability as a core driver of growth. 

The Green Growth 100 champions one hundred small businesses across the UK that are embedding sustainable practices into their operations – from cutting waste and energy use to rethinking supply chains, attracting new customers, and strengthening long-term resilience. 

Founded in 2018, Mont58 Coffee has been led by Maya Haiman-Eilon and Shai eilon who have placed sustainability at the core of the business. Through practices implementing recyclable and compostable packaging, a returnable cup scheme, bike deliveries, waste-reduction across roasting and retail operations, and a strong commitment to supporting the local economy through local suppliers and partnerships – the business has shown how responsible practices can deliver both environmental impact and commercial success. 

On being named in the Green Growth 100, Maya said: 

“Being recognised in the Green Growth 100 reinforces our belief that sustainability and commercial growth are not competing priorities. From recyclable and compostable packaging to returnable cups, bike deliveries and waste reduction across our operations, we’ve built Mont58 around responsible practices that strengthen both our environmental impact and our long-term resilience. This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and community who continue to support a more sustainable way of doing business.”

Michelle Ovens CBE, CEO and Founder of Small Business Britain, said: “The Green Growth 100 celebrates the small businesses that are showing sustainability and growth go hand in hand. These businesses are not only reducing their environmental impact, but also strengthening their operations, engaging customers, and building more resilient business models. Mont58 Coffee is a brilliant example of how sustainability can fuel long-term success.” 

This Green Growth 100 follows the work of the Willow Review, an independent, Government-backed review into the financial benefits of sustainability, which was co-chaired by Small Business Britain with BT sitting as a Steering Board member. The Willow Review published its landmark recommendations last summer, outlining a roadmap to unlock the vast financial opportunities of sustainability for Britain’s 5.6 million small businesses. 

Chris Sims, Chief Commercial Officer, UK Business, at BT, added:
“The businesses in the Green Growth 100 are setting the benchmark for how sustainability can unlock innovation and commercial opportunity. It’s inspiring to see how small businesses across the UK are turning greener practices into real business growth. We’re proud to support this initiative and congratulate Mont58 Coffee on being recognised.”