Sustainability

Branded:
bb is the 1st FSC®-certified promotional products
retailer in Switzerland!

Always one step ahead:
For a better future!

Yes! With our FSC® chain-of-custody certification, we are making another strong statement for sustainability, the responsible management of forest resources and the protection of biodiversity.
We take responsibility for our supply chain – an important step towards a more sustainable economy.

Wood is good:
Being certified is better!

Wood feels good, is natural, cozy and sustainable – a true product of nature. But unfortunately, not all wood is automatically «good».
Illegal logging threatens our forests worldwide and is often linked to human rights violations and the displacement of indigenous communities.
This is where FSC comes in: With clear, globally recognized standards for responsible forestry, FSC creates an important basis for preserving forests in the long term and respecting human rights. FSC-certified products mean: more transparency and less risk.

Next step?
Go FSC ➔ Choose products that truly make a difference! Because only when it labeled FSC, it’s truly FSC.

Verified Sustainability – The FSC label guarantees that a wood product comes from responsibly managed forests. [Image: ©FSC]

FSC: What's
behind it?

FSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council® and is an international non-profit organization committed to promoting sustainable forestry. Ten binding principles ensure that products with the FSC label come from forests that are managed ecologically and socially responsible – with respect for nature, indigenous communities and biodiversity. Specifically, this means protecting valuable ecosystems, considering indigenous rights and regular checks along the entire supply chain. FSC is more than just a label – it stands for credibility, transparency and trust.

Pro tip: Buy products made from recycled FSC paper and save resources twice over!

Indigenous peoples as guardians of the forest – FSC promotes sustainable forestry and cultural heritage. [Image: ©FSC Indigenous Foundation]

Real results:
Global impact.

Impressive: 42% of the Swiss forest area – around 545,000 hectares – is FSC-certified.
However, the timber market is global and a large proportion of the wood is imported. FSC ensures that imported timber products also meet clear ecological and social standards. This way, millions of hectares of forest worldwide are responsibly managed, illegal logging is made more difficult, and valuable habitats for animals and plants are preserved.
Sustainable forestry creates jobs, secures income and helps ensure that forests are not replaced by palm oil plantations, soybean fields, or other agricultural land.
FSC also sets minimum social standards along the supply chain – such as banning child labor and ensuring workers’ rights.
A system that connects ecological, social and economic responsibility. For a better future.

Sustainable forest protection starts here – FSC employees work towards a balance between use and conservation. [Image: ©FSC México]

Our FSC certification:
More transparency for you.

The FSC Cycle – From sustainable forest management to responsible consumption. [Image: ©FSC]

With our FSC certification, we bring responsibility and transparency into the value chain – from procurement through processing to the final product.
Our goal: a constantly growing range of FSC-certified products.
What makes the difference? We are directly FSC-certified! This means that our processes are subject to regular external audits, we provide complete documentation and ensure that our FSC products meet the highest standards.
That’s next level!
Our certification motivates us to continuously expand our range – with even more wood and paper products from certified suppliers.

Did you know?

  • WWF estimates that 20-40% of globally traded timber comes from illegal logging.
  • FSC not only protects forests, but also defines social minimum standards along the supply chain, such as the prohibition of child labor based on ILO core labor standards.
  • Products with the FSC label guarantee a transparent, controlled and documented supply chain – from the forest to you.
  • FSC actively contributes to combating climate change because FSC-certified forests are managed as sustainable CO₂ reservoirs – they must not be cut down and must be able to regenerate.

 
Our FSC promotional products:
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