Sustainability

Mobility and sustainability are closely connected for Bristol. Wherever we find ourselves in the world, we are here together to make things better.

Move the World

As a business, we recognize our responsibility in creating a better future for the generations to follow. Our sustainability strategy, Move the World, outlines the approach we’re taking to improve our environmental and social impact, along with a number of long-term goals that we aim to achieve by 2025.

Our Vision

Our vision is to move the world through impactful connections, to improve lives and protect the planet.

We acknowledge the environmental and social impacts of relocation and aim to minimize negative effects while fostering development and growth. Our goal is to be a people- and planet-conscious business, adding value and leaving the world better for future generations. We understand this is a long-term journey with challenges, but we are committed to making a positive impact.

Our sustainability strategy, Move the World, signals our intent to be better, and highlights how we aim to do so.

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In an era where businesses are increasingly held accountable for their environmental and social impact, I am inspired to see how here at Bristol sustainability continues to become a stronger feature of our corporate identity. From reducing our carbon footprint to promoting social equity, Bristol is actively working toward a future where our operations and actions leave a positive and profound legacy for generations to come. 

—Joe Cardini, President

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Our Approach

We need all our stakeholders to engage with this strategy if we are to make a truly positive impact. Our approach is one of collaboration and connection; we are dependent on a large network of clients and suppliers, and we recognize that not all businesses and individuals have the resources to make great movements when it comes to sustainability. It is our ambition to support our stakeholders along this journey with us through transparency and knowledge sharing, and we look forward to being agents of change as we continue onward.

Bristol’s ambitions are channeled into four pillars, which reflect the needs and challenges of our core stakeholders.

Our Associates

Our Clients

Our Suppliers

Our World

Our sustainability program is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and we have identified priority SDGs.
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Our Goals

Move the World outlines 41 long-term goals to be achieved by 2025, acknowledging the time required due to the industry's early sustainability journey. These goals were based on Bristol's primary sustainability issues identified in the 2022 materiality assessment with Prosperah and JustOne. For more details, refer to our 2022/2023 Sustainability Report.

Each Bristol department sets yearly objectives and short-term targets to support long-term goals, fostering a comprehensive approach and encouraging associate involvement in positive change.

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Connection and Collaboration

If we are to make a truly positive impact, we must work as part of the collective to engineer solutions for our world’s environmental and social issues.
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Our Clients and Suppliers

We recognize that not every sustainability journey is the same, yet we face many of the same collective challenges.  

That is why we’re focused on delivering meaningful change that best aligns with our clients’ and suppliers’ material issues. We tailor our partnerships depending on the most effective ways to address mutual issues and improve our overall impact, whether that’s addressing specific issues such as climate action, inequalities, wellbeing, or the circular economy or whether it's creating the necessary tools, resources, and networking opportunities to help every stakeholder play their part.  

As part of our relationship with our clients and suppliers, we prioritize the understanding of an organization and reflect this within our sustainability agenda.

Our Sustainability Partners

To address our world’s most pressing challenges, we need collective solutions. We partner with innovative organizations to improve our awareness and further our environmental and social progress.

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We have been working with Planet Mark from the beginning of our journey to help shape our environmental efforts by understanding and reporting on our Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. As a Planet Mark member, we’re committed to reducing our total carbon footprint by 5% year-over-year in order to achieve our annual business certification.

B1G1 is a global platform that helps businesses make meaningful impacts by integrating giving into their processes, aligning with the UN SDGs. Bristol supports various B1G1 projects in line with these goals.

JustOne is a dedicated sustainability consultancy focused on transforming businesses to foster positive change. They have significantly contributed to Bristol's sustainability strategy, aiding in stakeholder engagement, materiality assessments, and strategic planning, which has driven industry-wide change.

Memberships and Commitments

Governance

Improving accountability and transparency through regular communications and reporting to relevant frameworks is a core focus for Bristol. Disclosing our progress on an annual basis also supports our wider risk management. 

Annual Sustainability Report  

Planet Mark Certification 2022  

Planet Mark Certification 2021  

Planet Mark Certification 2020  

Environmental Policy  

Diversity and Inclusion Policy  

Human Rights Policy  

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