Environmental and Corporate Social Responsibility

Environmental and Corporate Social Responsibility

Environmental and Social responsibility is at the centre of the British Medical Auction’s strategy.  As the core of our business extends the life of medical equipment, we bring benefits to those who receive the much-needed equipment as well as avoiding significant amounts of landfill waste.

Supporting The Circular Economy and Reducing Climate Impact

BMA operate on the principles of "reduce, reuse, recycle" across the business operation, in order to reduce energy usage and pollution. Through our ISO 14001:2015 accreditation, we are committed to continually improving the effectiveness of our integrated management system to enhance our environmental performance, minimise our impact on the environment, protect natural resources, and prevent pollution.

We remain dedicated to fulfilling our compliance obligations and codes of practice by managing our vehicle fleet and mileage, reducing energy usage in our facilities, and implementing carbon offsetting initiatives. In 2019 BMA began to replace sales and management company vehicles with electric and hybrid, low emission models, thereby reducing CO2 emissions as a business. All company cars are now electric and hybrid, low emissions vehicles as of 2021. We measure energy usage monthly with year-on-year reductions, and have installed low-energy LED lighting with automatic sensors throughout our business premises.

Landfill avoidance and limitation of WEEE

We will endeavour to sell all equipment collected, including those items that are suitable for spares and repair, whilst clearly indicating this to the bidders. Should any equipment not reach sale through our auctions, equipment will be processed for recycling via our recycling partners, and in line with the WEEE Directive. 

Climate offset

We have partnered with Ecologi to help us achieve a carbon neutral workforce.  They have calculated our monthly impact, funding various Golden Standard, Verra CCBS or similarly certified projects around the world.  This includes the planting of 300 trees per month to remove almost 30 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere. 

As of 2024, we have planted 6,700 trees, achieving a remarkable carbon avoidance of over 500 tonnes.

As a company that conducts business around the world, we support a truly global range of projects; however we also specifically and additionally support the planting of tress here in the UK.

Creating Social Value and Supporting Local Charities

Work Experience Opportunities 

As a leading local employer, we are dedicated to providing meaningful work experience opportunities for our community. We warmly welcome each placement, pairing them with a dedicated 'buddy' to ensure they get the widest exposure possible. Our approach ensures a diverse array of stimulating and challenging tasks, avoiding mundane duties to inspire and engage our interns with impactful and rewarding work experiences.

Berkshire Youth Partnership 

We are proud to support Berkshire Youth in their mission to empower young people and foster community development. By collaborating with the charity, we contribute to their programs which provide essential support, guidance, and opportunities for local youth.

Our partnership ensures that young people in Berkshire receive the tools and encouragement they need to thrive. We are committed to making a positive difference, and supporting Berkshire Youth aligns with our core values of giving back and investing in the future.