Our sustainability work goes beyond choosing product materials
We take responsibility for social, environmental, and economic sustainability throughout our value chain, with human rights integrated into everything we do.
And we firmly believe in transparency too. So, if you’re interested in more details about Brandon’s sustainability, we recommend you read our most recent Sustainability Report.
As is typical for most companies, Scope 3 is the largest source of emissions for Brandon. The three biggest contributors are: Waste generated, transportation, and production.
However, we’re pleased to have good control over our Scope 1 and 2 emissions. And, by sticking to our fundamentals (below) we hope to reduce our Scope 3 emissions too.
Climate KPIs
6.2
Tonnes
Total emissions in 2022
– CO2e, tonnes
Scope 1
1.8
Tonnes
Total emissions in 2022
– CO2e, tonnes
Scope 2
2,900
Tonnes
Total emissions in 2022
– CO2e, tonnes
Scope 3
*Estimations are based on The Greenhouse Gas Protocol and using their evaluation tool
Fundamentals about the way we work
Our work is guided by some strong commitments to ourselves and the way we choose to work. You can read them all by requesting a copy of our Sustainability Report. Here are 10 commitments to give you an idea:
01
Always offer the customer a “better choice” product
02
Eliminate all PVC products in our offer
03
No single use plastics
04
Only use paper from FSC certified sources
05
Only offer recycled, recyclable or reusable packaging
06
Primarily pack for protective purposes to reduce packaging
07
All suppliers must accept the Brandon Code of Conduct and be BSCI certified or audited by a reputable company
08
Always offer high-quality, long-lasting products and materials to increase the lifecycle of the product
09
Trace and certify sources of sustainable materials
10
Only air freight on the customer’s demand
We’re not perfect, but we’re proud of our progress
After years of planning and hard work, we were proud to achieve the following results in 2022:
100%
renewable energy at all owned and operated sites
100%
FSC certified paper in all products and packaging
100%
of all transport cartons FSC certified sources, recycled material and recyclable
100%
of product packaging recycled or recyclable
80%
of sales driven from sustainable products
45%
of personnel management positions held by women
How do we ensure sustainability from our suppliers?
We use these KPIs to ensure we only work with suppliers who meet the high standards set by Brandon and our customers:
Suppliers who have signed our Code of Conduct
BSCI approved suppliers
Social and environmental screening
Sustainable
transports
Suppliers covered by due diligence
UN Sustainability Goals
The UN Sustainability Goals provide “a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future”.
Since 2019, Brandon has worked towards Sustainable Development Goals that most directly relate to our value chain and business. Or, in other words, where we can make the most impact.
UN Global Compact Focus Areas
Both Brandon, and our suppliers, align with the United Nations Global Compact’s ten guiding principles, which encompass four fundamental areas:
Human rights
Labor
Environment
Traced & Audited Anti-corruption
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