Better tomorrows start with meaningful actions today

We view sustainability as a result of our actionable choices. Join us as we responsibly work towards a better, healthier tomorrow.

A Lens of Sustainability

  • As a Merchandise Agency, we must address sustainability in multiple ways.
  • From a corporate perspective, we must inform our own operations and strategies to challenge ourselves to reduce our footprint and decrease our impact on the communities in which we work and live.
  • From a services and merchandise perspective, we must provide options for our clients which enable them to meet their own sustainability goals.
  • From a philanthropic and education perspective, we must extend our influence to encourage our partners and team members to consider their own impacts.
EcoVadis Awards

We are honored to be rated by EcoVadis at a Platinum level for our European operations, and Gold for our North American operations. While these are the highest ratings possible, we strive to learn and improve our sustainability initiatives continuously.

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ESG at BDA

We recognize the importance transparency plays in accountability, and are committed to annual reporting through a public ESG report that includes our GHG footprint.

CDP

Because our footprint and practices carry weight, we have begun global reporting through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and will begin CDP Supply Chain reporting in 2024.

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Sustainability at the Product Level

Your end-users care about the impact of the products they buy or receive. We know one of the most important aspects of sustainability in a merchandise partner is the ability to offer sustainable product options.

Options for Eco-Friendly Product Made from Sustainable Materials

Extensive Network of Suppliers with Give-Back Ties

Ability to Facilitate Carbon Offset Program for Promotions

Sustainable Packaging Options for Kitting Needs

Ability to Forego Polybagging at BDA Warehouses

Design Import Products Utilizing Recycled and Eco-Friendly Products

Ability to Re-engineer Products to Minimize or Eliminate Plastics

Freight Strategies to Reduce and Minimize Product Movement

SUSTAINABILITY AT THE PHILANTHROPIC AND EDUCATION LEVEL

Our impact and responsibility extends beyond our own doors. We have the ability to influence our supplier and client partners, as well as our Associates and communities.

 

EcoVadis

Adoption of EcoVadis platform for transparency into supplier sustainability and encouragement to measure supplier footprint

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Awareness Campaigns

Awareness campaigns for team members to learn more about how to reduce individual footprint


Corporate partnership with Arbor Day Foundation for tree planting initiatives in communities where BDA team members work and live

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WANT TO START A CONVERSATION ABOUT WORKING AT BDA?

Interested in keeping in touch, but not sure where you would best fit at BDA? Tell us about yourself and we will start a conversation. Whether you are interested in your first job or making a move at the professional level, we love to have the right people join us. Whenever you are ready, we are here to discuss.

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