The BCFA are pleased to announce that Planet Mark have become a new sustainability partner for BCFA members. Planet Mark work with organisations to support them in reducing their carbon footprint.
Planet Mark’s purpose is to unite the very best of people, technology and nature to radically reduce carbon emissions, transform communities and ultimately halt the climate crisis. Their Certification recognises continuous improvement, encourages action and builds an empowered community of like-minded individuals who make a world of difference.
BCFA members are taking solid steps to make sustainability central to their business operations and this new relationship with Planet Mark will support continual improvement in reducing our memberships’ carbon footprint.
Jeremy Stein the Managing Director of the BCFA said:
“Our members know that they have to move quickly on their sustainability journeys but these journeys can be highly complex and involved. I believe that our new relationship with Planet Mark will make a significant difference in helping our members work through this complexity, so that they can take a lead in enabling our industry to more quickly reduce its environmental impact".
BCFA members can benefit from a 10% discount to Planet Mark certification, by quoting the code BFCA2021.
Holders of the Planet Mark are required to measure and reduce their annual carbon emissions associated with business operations by a minimum of 2.5% every year. This process helps them understand and optimise the carbon associated with their energy, travel, water, waste, and procurement.
Each year the new carbon footprint becomes the next year’s baseline, thus driving continuous improvement and helping generate outstanding results.
Delivered through an employee-led approach, the programme helps unlock the passion in your business and builds an intrinsic culture of sustainability from within. It makes communicating your progress and achievements genuine and trusted, which helps your people buy your programme and your brand.
On average, Planet Mark certified businesses make a 12% cut in absolute carbon emissions per year, 16% carbon saving per employee per year through reductions in energy, waste, water, travel and procurement. 99% of members achieve their targets in order to renew their certification year-on-year.
Steve Malkin, Founder and CEO said:
“We are delighted to partner with BCFA. Contributing to the sustainability of a corporate workplace takes careful consideration. Through walking the walk on sustainability and sharing learnings among its membership, BCFA is in a wonderful position to help organisations utilise natural resources for furnishings and reduce the emissions associated with transportation and packaging. In doing so, they will empower their members to support society and our transition to net zero. It's an exciting time of innovation and action with the goal of a cleaner, healthier planet within our reach.”
Download the Planet Mark Beginners Guide to Carbon Footprinting here.