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Together We Build Sustainably

Sustainably Committed

Our approach

As a leading distributor in the European building materials market, BME is uniquely positioned to drive sustainable and responsible practices across our value chain. Sustainability is embedded within our strategic foundations and operational approach, ensuring long-term value creation for all stakeholders. Aiming to position ourselves at the forefront of sustainability in the building materials industry, our sustainability strategy is built around three key focus areas.

Sustainability at BME

1. GROWING RESPONSIBLY

BME aims to be a catalyst in driving the building materials industry towards more sustainable business practices. Our intermediary link between suppliers and customers allows us to play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable products. We’re proud to take this responsibility by actively advising and motivating our stakeholders. To expand our potential impact throughout the value chain, BME aims to grow responsibly – also by reducing our own footprint.

2. ENABLING A SUSTAINABLE VALUE CHAIN

Our commitment to creating more affordable, comfortable, and environmentally friendly housing is achieved by sharing our expertise on sustainable building practices and products. We actively support the transition to a greener building sector by:

  • Working with suppliers and customers to promote the use of sustainable building materials;
  • Working with suppliers who share the same values as us.

3. SECURING A GREAT, FLEXIBLE AND SAFE PLACE TO WORK

We are a people’s business, and we’re dedicated to providing our 13,000 employees with an inspiring and secure workplace. Our people are the core of our company: driving our efforts to position BME as a frontrunner in sustainability and in business. We have the utmost respect for our employees and want to take care of them in the best possible way.  

OUR VALUE CREATION MODEL

Our value creation model below aligns our sustainability priorities with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our most recent Sustainability Report details our strategy and approach to ESG, as well as the results we have achieved so far.

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