Our approach
As a leading B2B distributor in the European building materials market, BME is uniquely positioned to drive sustainable and responsible practices across our value chain. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities are therefore embedded in our strategy and business model.
Our position between suppliers and customers places us at a critical junction in the construction industry’s footprint. To address our impacts across the value chain, we prioritize supply chain accountability and Responsible Building Solutions – enabling a sustainable value chain. At the same time, we take responsibility for our own operations by focusing on responsible growth and securing a great and safe place to work.
ENABLING A SUSTAINABLE VALUE CHAIN
We recognize that our most significant environmental footprint lies within our sector’s value chain – in the manufacture of building materials as well as the construction and renovation of buildings. Our Responsible Building Solutions framework therefore focuses on two key dimensions: improving a building’s performance and demonstrating a lower environmental footprint. In parallel, we continue to prioritize supply chain accountability to enable a more sustainable value chain.
RESPONSIBLE GROWTH
Besides addressing negative impacts across our value chain, we take responsibility for our own footprint – mainly continuing to transition away from the use of fossil fuels in our logistics and buildings. We are improving the energy efficiency of our buildings, increasing our renewable electricity procurement, boosting the electrification of our fleet, and further optimizing our route planning. We also aim to reduce our packaging footprint at the source, increase reuse, and expand recycling solutions.
SECURING A GREAT AND SAFE PLACE TO WORK
Our people remain our greatest asset. Their dedication, expertise, and integrity enable us to navigate complexity and deliver exceptional service to our customers. The health and safety of our more than 12,000 employees is our top priority: every colleague must return home safely from work, every day. At the same time, we invest in improving employee engagement because we care deeply about the well-being of our people.
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