Reach with Impact

Creating a sustainable value chain means to make all activities through which we deliver value to our customers more sustainable. This requires changes to our own operations and collaboration with our partners throughout the value chain. To achieve this, we’ve committed ourselves to tackling climate change, reducing our distribution-related emissions, using natural resources responsibly, and improving our product range. How? Select a commitment to learn more about where we are heading.

• Take climate action: climate neutral in our own operations
  • Reduce our energy consumption by implementing energy-saving measures such as the use of LED lighting and motion sensors, temperature control systems, improvements to the insulation of our buildings, and reducing travel miles.
  • Maximise our use of renewable energy sources by purchasing and generating solar power, using heat recovery systems, transitioning to natural refrigerants in our cooling systems, opting for sustainable aviation fuel, and using electric vehicles.
  • Add more greenery to our premises and compensate remaining, unavoidable CO2 emissions through our eco-restoration and reforestation fund.
• Offer sustainable distribution solutions: committing to science based targets
  • Improve efficiency by combining product shipments, using less carbon-intensive modes of transport such as barge transport when possible, and carefully selecting our hub locations.
  • Promote and invest in the use of electric vehicles and alternative fuel options, such as biofuels and hydrogen, by collaborating with our partners along the value chain.
  • Set science-based targets for our scope 3 emissions (emissions from sources not owned or controlled by B&S), specifically for reducing our carbon footprint in logistics.
• Be resource conscious: zero waste to landfill, 95% recyclable packaging
  • Reduce our resource usage by not overdesigning our packaging and by optimising our forecasting processes to prevent waste from being generated. In addition, we design our retail shop materials and furniture with longevity and circularity in mind.
  • Use recyclable materials in our packaging and segregate our waste optimally, which reduces waste to landfill and turns it into revenue stream.
  • Maximise the use of renewable and recycled content and select materials from sources with the lowest environmental impact.
• Offer sustainable products: 2000 more sustainable products and brands
  • Offer sustainable and affordable brands and products for each focus area: beauty, liquors, personal care, food, health, and consumer electronics. We actively engage with our customers to promote sustainable choices.
  • Invest in responsible sourcing practices and collaborate closely with our key strategic suppliers to identify and implement more sustainable practices.

B&S is committed to creating a working environment that empowers people to take ownership of their work, contribute ideas, and achieve their personal and career goals. Where diverse ideas are fostered and respected. And where everyone feels feel comfortable, safe, and welcome. Because when people thrive, results will follow. How we aim to this? Select a commitment to learn more about where we are heading.

• Safeguard employee health, safety, and wellbeing

  Promote and protect the mental and physical well-being of employees by encouraging safe behaviours, implementing additional health and safety measures, and helping employees make informed decisions to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

• Develop our people and talent

  Attract and retain talented employees to develop a workforce that matches our growth strategy by offering professional and personal development opportunities.

• Be diverse and inclusive

  Invest in a diverse and inclusive workforce and culture by ensuring equal opportunities and fair treatment for all employees in order to attract people from the broadest talent pool.

• Engage with our community

  Support and contribute to the communities we operate in by seeking and promoting volunteer opportunities, making donations to (local) organisations, and initiating social impact projects.

B&S strives to create long-term value for our stakeholders by pursuing sustainable and profitable growth. Building and expanding unique positions in diversified markets enables us to expand our role in the value chain. We leverage our Digital First approach and strong global network to connect supply and demand in the consumer goods industry. As a trusted business partner, we provide brand development, marketing, digital commerce, distribution and logistics solutions that help brands increase market share and enter new markets. Select a commitment to learn more about where we are heading.

• All commercial commitments
  • Business growth & profitability We will further expand our business through investing in organic growth and acquisitions whilst remaining long-term profitable.
  • Long-term business relations We will uphold a good reputation with business partners and focus on adding value to our partners’ businesses to support their growth and our own.
  • Governance & accountability We will implement policies and practices to ensure accountability, compliance with reporting requirements and robust risk management execution to meet stakeholders’ expectations.
  • Innovative value adding services We will implement policies and practices to ensure accountability, compliance with reporting requirements and robust risk management execution to meet stakeholders’ expectations.
  • Customs compliance We will ensure compliance with all relevant rules and regulations to uphold our relationship and status with authorities, suppliers, and customers.
  • Security & data privacy We will set up and adhere to the right policies and control framework to keep business, customers, and employees’ data safe as well as to ensure restricted access to our sites.
  • Product quality & safety We will ensure high-quality products and prevent health risks arising from sale, use, consumption, handling, preparation, and storage throughout the value chain.

• Code of Business Ethics
• Empowered people
• Climate action policy
• Be resource conscious policy
• Responsible sourcing and sustainable products policy
• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Sustainable Choice Scorecard
• Community Engagement policy