{"id":1760,"date":"2024-01-23T14:05:35","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T13:05:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bbtrading.dev6\/cms\/nachhaltigkeit\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T17:46:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T15:46:40","slug":"sustainability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bbtrading.ch\/cms\/en\/sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":22,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1760","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"inhaltselemente":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_element","text_element_titel":"All about:\r\nResponsible promotional products.","text_element_titel_typ":"2","text_element_titel_size":"2-big","text_element_titel_fake":false,"text_element_content":"Environmental and sustainability issues have been part of bb trading since the company was founded in 2001. From the very beginning, we have believed that environmental and social responsibility are just as important as economic success. That\u2019s why we made corporate social responsibility (CSR) a core part of our company principles from day one. \r\nIn practice, this means considering a range of environmental and social criteria when selecting and marketing our promotional products. These include materials and packaging, transportation and CO\u2082 emissions, and conditions throughout our supply chains. We also believe it\u2019s important to document our activities and progress in a clear, traceable way and communicate them transparently. \r\nYou can learn more about our initiatives in the sustainability report below. We\u2019d also be happy to provide a more detailed version with additional metrics upon request.\r\n\r\nView Sustainability Report<\/a>","text_element_layout":"centered","text_element_bgcolor":"default","text_element_margin_bottom":"custom-3"},{"acf_fc_layout":"slider_text_two_element","slider_text_two_element_items":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_img_element","text_img_element_":null,"text_img_element_text_element_titel":"Measurable & transparent.","text_img_element_text_element_titel_typ":"2","text_img_element_text_element_titel_size":"2-big","text_img_element_text_element_titel_fake":false,"text_img_element_text_element_content":"Hard Facts: We make our performance and progress measurable through specific indicators and recognized standards. Our environmental, social, and ethical performance is regularly assessed and audited by external organizations, including EcoVadis, ISO 14001, amfori BSCI, and FSC\u00ae. 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We maintain close relationships with our producers, some of whom have worked with us for many years, and regularly assess our suppliers against recognized standards and audit procedures.\r\nWe pay particular attention to producers in high-risk countries. More than 90% hold a valid amfori BSCI audit or provide equivalent evidence. Audits cover working hours, wages, occupational health and safety, non-discrimination, and the prohibition of child and forced labor. 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Our guiding principle:\r\nSustainability.<\/p>","header_element_typ":"2","header_element_size":"2-big","header_element_fake":false,"header_element_margin-bottom":"custom-1"},{"acf_fc_layout":"timeline_slider_element","timeline_slider_element_item":[{"timeline_slider_element_item_year":"2026","timeline_slider_element_item_text":"EcoVadis Platinum<\/strong>\r\nIn 2026, we were once again awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal. This distinction is reserved for the top 1% of companies assessed worldwide. It recognizes our performance in the areas of environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement."},{"timeline_slider_element_item_year":"2025","timeline_slider_element_item_text":"UN Global Compact<\/strong>\r\nBy joining the world\u2019s largest sustainability initiative, we\u2019re making a clear statement: we take responsibility \u2013 for human rights, fair working conditions, environmental protection, and integrity throughout our supply chain. A meaningful step forward on our path to a more sustainable future."},{"timeline_slider_element_item_year":"2024","timeline_slider_element_item_text":"Organic Certification<\/strong>\r\nWe have obtained certification to entitle us to label our products as \u00aborganic\u00bb. Because, if it says \u00aborganic\u00bb on the label, it should be \u00aborganic\u00bb inside too."},{"timeline_slider_element_item_year":"2023","timeline_slider_element_item_text":"ISO 14001 Certification<\/strong>\r\nOfficial recognition of our environmental management through ISO 14001 certification."},{"timeline_slider_element_item_year":"2022","timeline_slider_element_item_text":"Mission & Vision<\/strong>\r\nOur commitment to sustainability gains momentum through our new mission slogan: \u00abCreating sustainable emotions together\u00bb. It emphasizes that sustainability is integrated into every aspect of the company."},{"timeline_slider_element_item_year":"2022","timeline_slider_element_item_text":"myclimate Progress<\/strong>\r\nExpansion of the myclimate cooperation to calculate and offset all orders without additional costs for customers. We are the first provider ever to offer fully climate-neutralized orders."},{"timeline_slider_element_item_year":"2021","timeline_slider_element_item_text":"Introduction of <\/br>\r\nSustainability Report<\/strong>\r\nAnnual reporting on our sustainability efforts to promote transparency."},{"timeline_slider_element_item_year":"2021","timeline_slider_element_item_text":"\u00d6koprofit Award<\/strong>\r\nReceived \u00d6koprofit recognition and developed a tool for calculating the CO2<\/sub> emissions of our products."},{"timeline_slider_element_item_year":"2020","timeline_slider_element_item_text":"Fairtrade Promotion\u00a0<\/strong>\r\nSupporting fairtrade to promote fair payment and independent livelihoods for smallholder farmers."},{"timeline_slider_element_item_year":"2020","timeline_slider_element_item_text":"Plant-for-the-Planet\u00a0<\/strong>\r\nOur goal with the partnership with Plant-for-the-Planet: to plant 10'000 trees. The result: over 15'000 trees were planted through our commitment, which also supported youth work."},{"timeline_slider_element_item_year":"2019","timeline_slider_element_item_text":"PET Recycling Initiative\u00a0<\/strong>\r\nSupport for the unique global PET recycling program to keep resources within a circular economy."},{"timeline_slider_element_item_year":"2017","timeline_slider_element_item_text":"myclimate Partnership<\/strong>\r\nStart of cooperation with myclimate to voluntarily offset CO2<\/sub> emissions for our range of products."},{"timeline_slider_element_item_year":"2015","timeline_slider_element_item_text":"EcoVadis Rating<\/strong>\r\nWe have our sustainability practices assessed by EcoVadis. The assessment covers our performance in four areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. We have undergone the audit every year since 2015 and have repeatedly received the Platinum Medal \u2013 the highest distinction."},{"timeline_slider_element_item_year":"2012","timeline_slider_element_item_text":"FSC Certification<\/strong>\r\nOur FSC certification confirms our commitment to sustainable wood usage and full traceability in the supply chain."},{"timeline_slider_element_item_year":"2009","timeline_slider_element_item_text":"amfori BSCI\u00a0<\/strong>\r\nAs the first promotional products retailer in Switzerland, we have made a commitment to assess suppliers from different countries based on a code of conduct for compliance with ethical and social standards."}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_img_element","text_element_titel":"All for one:\r\nOur initiatives.","text_element_titel_typ":"2","text_element_titel_size":"2-big","text_element_titel_fake":false,"text_element_content":"To stand for social, environmentally conscious, and responsible business practices, we take decisive action \u2013 and never stand still. 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Rated annually by EcoVadis since 2015 \u2013 and in 2026 recognized once again with the rare Platinum status for outstanding sustainability.<\/td>\r\n\"\"<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>","text_element_text_element_layout":"default"}],"two_cols_bgcolor":false,"two_cols_spaltenbreite":"default","two_cols_versatz":false,"two_cols_versatz_type":"default","two_cols_padding_top":"custom-0","two_cols_padding_bottom":"custom-2","two_cols_margin_top":"custom-0","two_cols_margin_bottom":"custom-0"},{"acf_fc_layout":"anchor_element","anchor_element_name":"iso-14001"},{"acf_fc_layout":"two_cols","two_cols_flex_content_col_one":[{"acf_fc_layout":"image_element","image_element_image_element_image":1357,"image_element_image_element_lightbox":false}],"two_cols_flex_content_col_two":[{"acf_fc_layout":"image_element","image_element_image_element_image":11533,"image_element_image_element_lightbox":false},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_element","text_element_":null,"text_element_text_element_titel":"","text_element_text_element_titel_typ":"2","text_element_text_element_titel_size":false,"text_element_text_element_titel_fake":false,"text_element_text_element_content":"Environmental management according to ISO 14001.<\/strong>\r\nISO 14001 is a globally recognized environmental management system standard. Certification is an important milestone for us in terms of sustainability. Here's the focus: In the categories of planning, implementation, control, and improvement, we assess how we can minimize and continuously optimize the impact of our business on the climate and nature through environmentally friendly practices.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Transparency that convinces: Check out our ISO 14001<\/a> certificate now.\r\nAnd here<\/a> you find out more about the ISO 14001 standard and the actions and measures we implement at bb to comply with it.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>","text_element_text_element_layout":"default"}],"two_cols_bgcolor":false,"two_cols_spaltenbreite":"default","two_cols_versatz":false,"two_cols_versatz_type":"default","two_cols_padding_top":"custom-0","two_cols_padding_bottom":"custom-2","two_cols_margin_top":"custom-0","two_cols_margin_bottom":"custom-0"},{"acf_fc_layout":"anchor_element","anchor_element_name":"myclimate"},{"acf_fc_layout":"two_cols","two_cols_flex_content_col_one":[{"acf_fc_layout":"image_element","image_element_image_element_image":1364,"image_element_image_element_lightbox":false}],"two_cols_flex_content_col_two":[{"acf_fc_layout":"image_element","image_element_image_element_image":2023,"image_element_image_element_lightbox":false},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_element","text_element_":null,"text_element_text_element_titel":"","text_element_text_element_titel_typ":"2","text_element_text_element_titel_size":false,"text_element_text_element_titel_fake":false,"text_element_text_element_content":"Climate Impact: Measuring emissions, funding climate action.<\/strong>\r\nWith our Climate Impact label, we make the CO\u2082 emissions of our promotional products transparent. In collaboration with Intep, we calculate each product\u2019s emissions across its entire life cycle \u2013 from raw material extraction to manufacturing, packaging, transportation, and end-of-life disposal. The calculations follow the principles of ISO 14067, are based on data from the ecoinvent database, and have been validated by myclimate<\/a>. Based on the calculated emissions, we fund climate protection projects in collaboration with myclimate at an equivalent level, at no additional cost to our customers.\r\n\r\nOur tip: If your order isn\u2019t urgent, choose rail, truck, or sea freight instead of air freight. This helps reduce transportation-related emissions.\r\n