Making our supply chain greener with Tracera

As the demand for sustainability in the building industry grows, companies need accurate data to measure and reduce their environmental impact. In collaboration with Tracera, BME is developing an innovative ESG and supplier platform designed to track and manage sustainability data.

What is Tracera?

Tracera is an end-to-end sustainability management tool that enables BME and its operating companies to collect, store, and analyze ESG data. It connects both internal and external data sources, offering a centralized system to track carbon emissions and other sustainability metrics. Suppliers will be able to use the platform to upload key environmental documents, including Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and EcoVadis ratings, making it easier to assess the environmental footprint of building products.

Why does this matter?

With the introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), building companies must transparently report on their carbon emissions. Tracera will release this data to the product information management systems of our operating companies; from here, information can be made available to the customer. Tracera will provide transparency by giving internal teams access to up-to-date sustainability data at product level. It will also help category managers to invite suppliers to upload relevant certifications and carbon emissions data, ensuring compliance while offering valuable insights into product sustainability.

Creating value for customers and suppliers

Tracera doesn’t just help with compliance – it also adds value across the supply chain. Suppliers who invest in sustainability certifications like EPDs will be able to leverage Tracera to showcase their commitment and create market value for their products. The platform will capture data across 19 environmental impact categories – information which can be used for project advice and specific requests for tenders. Many suppliers have made significant investments in obtaining EPDs and want to maximize their value. BME connects suppliers with Tracera and allows them to share this data (through our operating companies) efficiently with customers who require precise sustainability metrics for procurement decisions and compliance reporting.

As regulations tighten and demand for green building materials increases, BME positions its suppliers at the forefront of sustainable construction. By streamlining environmental reporting and integrating supply chain transparency, Tracera will help BME and its customers comply with new regulations while making more informed, responsible decisions.

Read more about our progress in our 2024 BME Sustainability Report.