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Our approach

As a leading distributor in the European building products market, BME is uniquely positioned to use its scale to foster more sustainable and responsible practices throughout our value chain.

We are committed to be at the forefront of sustainability in the construction industry which is reflected in how we embed ESG priorities within our strategic foundations and operational enablers, aiming for enduring stakeholder value creation centered around three key areas of focus.

Sustainability at BME

1. GROWING RESPONSIBLY

Our increasing influence and profitability in the building sector enable us to champion sustainable business practices both within our operations and throughout our value chain. By minimizing our environmental impact, through the reduction of carbon emissions and waste, we set a precedent for sustainability. This leadership stance encourages our direct stakeholders—customers, suppliers, and even competitors—to improve the sustainability of their operations and also underscores our commitment to acting responsibly and ethically in a wider context.

2. ENABLING A SUSTAINABLE VALUE CHAIN

Our commitment to fostering more affordable, comfortable, and environmentally friendly housing is realized through sharing our expertise on sustainable building practices and products. We aim to inspire a shift towards a greener building sector by:

Working Collaborating with like-minded suppliers to promote sustainability throughout our value chain;
Enhancing transparency around the environmental impact of construction materials to encourage sustainable improvements;
Assisting our customers in adopting greener construction methods by offering a wide selection of sustainable products and providing guidance on reducing their environmental footprint

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

We are dedicated to providing an inspiring and secure workplace, focusing on a fulfilling employee experience for our workforce exceeding 12,000. Our goal to lead in employee engagement and achieve zero workplace accidents underscores our commitment to fostering a healthy, diverse, and inclusive environment. This enables our employees to grow, work with enthusiasm, and consistently deliver superior service to our customers and suppliers.

OUR VALUE CREATION MODEL

Below you will find our Value Creation Model, aligning these focus areas with the global Sustainable Development Goals (‘SDGs’). In our most recent Sustainability Report, we will take you through our strategy and approach to ESG, and the results we have achieved so far.