CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR & IMVO)
Responsible business at BMB
At BMB, responsible business practices are at the core of what we do.
We take responsibility for people, the environment and society, both within our company and throughout our international supply chain.
What CSR & IMVO mean to BMB
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) means going beyond legal requirements.
International Responsible Business Conduct (IMVO) focuses on the social and environmental impact in the countries where our natural stone originates.
Transparency, risk management and continuous improvement are key principles in our approach.
TruStone participation
BMB is a participant in the TruStone Initiative, the sector-wide IMVO covenant for the natural stone industry.
This means we:
-map our supply chain from quarry to finished product;
-identify and assess human rights and environmental risks;
-collaborate with industry partners and stakeholders;
-report transparently on our efforts.
Transparent supply chain & suppliers
We require our suppliers to sign our Code of Conduct, which sets clear standards regarding:
human rights;
-safe and fair working conditions;
-environmental protection;
-ethical business conduct.
Together with our partners, we work towards a responsible and sustainable value chain.
Code of Conduct – summary
BMB expects its suppliers and business partners to comply with international standards on human rights, labour conditions, environmental protection and ethical business conduct.
Our Code of Conduct is based on the UN Guiding Principles, OECD Guidelines and ILO Fundamental Conventions.
We do not tolerate child labour, forced labour or discrimination and require safe working conditions, environmental responsibility and efforts towards a living wage.
Suppliers commit to applying these principles throughout their own operations and supply chains.
BMB is a member of the TruStone Initiative and applies a transparent complaints mechanism.
Environment & sustainability at BMB
Within our own operations, we focus on:
-renewable energy and solar panels;
-efficient water use and reuse;
-waste reduction;
-safe and healthy working conditions.
Our ambitions
BMB aims to:
-achieve full supply chain transparency;
-actively engage suppliers in IMVO;
-continuously improve social and environmental performance;
-contribute to a fair and responsible natural stone industry.
Carving Change – improving working conditions
Starting in 2026, BMB participates in the TruStone Impact project Carving Change. This three-year initiative (2026–2028) aims to structurally improve working and living conditions in natural stone supply chains in India and Brazil.
Together with other European companies, trade unions and local NGO partners, we support concrete improvements in quarries, processing facilities and surrounding communities.
Key focus areas include:
-occupational health and safety;
-access to social security and labour rights;
-freedom of association and social dialogue;
-prevention of child labour.
Carving Change combines supply chain collaboration with local, area-based interventions, ensuring long-term and meaningful impact. As a participating company, BMB actively engages its suppliers and supports improvement initiatives at source.
Through this project, we translate responsible sourcing commitments into tangible action on the ground.
Contact
For questions about our CSR / IMVO policy or supply chain, please contact us via nathan@bmb.be.
