Our Mission
Beauty Relies on Nature
From rose oil to squalene, the beauty industry has always relied on nature — but it has also been a driver of environmental degradation and animal cruelty. Today, with advances in biotechnology, nature’s genome is a source of inspiration for new molecules that can be made ethically and sustainably.
It’s time for beauty to give back to nature — creation as regeneration. That’s what we do at Humble Bee Bio.
Nature’s health relies on the diversity and abundance of life — its biodiversity. The collective services of the biosphere are valued at over $44 trillion and include carbon sequestration, climate regulation, increased resilience to extreme weather events, soil and air formation, pollination, and pest control.
Supporting Indigenous Led Organisations
Despite making up only 5% of the global population, it is estimated that 80% of global biodiversity exists within Indigenous-managed lands. Indigenous peoples play a vital role in preserving and restoring biodiversity, and stabilising the climate. However, despite increasing threats to those on the front lines of environmental protection, their efforts often receive little recognition or support.
Following the launch of our new line of products, we aim to meaningfully support Indigenous-led organisations working in biodiversity restoration and protection.
I grew up between London and Aotearoa, New Zealand. In New Zealand, I spent my childhood swimming in rivers and playing in creeks. I used to swing on the rope ladder in our garden and see the Milky Way so crystal clear that I imagined I was flying through space.
But, in London, I could not swim in the rivers, and I could not see the stars. I could barely stand to drink the water. At 6 years old, I knew something was very wrong. And at 7, I started my first business. By my early 20s, I understood that my calling was to embody environmental guardianship through the craft of entrepreneurship.
My connection to nature and my education in science showed me the potential to innovate with biology. From this humble realisation and a humble bee, I started this company to create high-value nature-inspired products for climate stability, biodiversity, and beauty.
We, including our economy, can only thrive when nature thrives — wisdom known by indigenous people worldwide. We envision a world where products and value creation are regenerative. We are Humble Bee Bio.
Veronica H-Stevenson
CEO and founder
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