Building a Greener Future
At BA, we recognise that sustainability plays a critical role in shaping the world’s future and we take our responsibility in minimising our impact on the planet very seriously. As a Group we adopt sustainable business practices, both within our supply chain and throughout our operations.
- Dust emissions controlled through Pollution Prevention Control (PPC) permits, assessed by local councils.
- Chain of Custody certification (FSC® and PEFC) for all our MDF/MFC, promoting sustainable forest management and biodiversity throughout our supply chain.
- Manage waste streams – reduce, reuse, recycle (process and material waste).
- Biomass systems providing sustainable heating and hot water to factories and offices.
- Investment in new machine technology promoting energy conservation.
- Piloting Smart Meter technology for real time monitoring of energy intensive operations.
- Significant investment in Solar PV renewable energy at all sites.
- LED or PIR lighting installed across majority of factories and offices.
- Company fleet transitioned to hybrid electric.
- Phased transition to electric FLTs.
- Sustainable Packaging using recycled cardboard and reduced plastic with a minimum 30% recycled content.
- Sustainable Digital Marketing including our MyBA online ordering and customer support platform.
- Brochures and product guides are printed on FSC® certified and carbon balanced paper (digital versions also available).