Our third year with BPMA’s Step Forward Pledge!
We’re pleased to share that The Sourcer has once again been approved for the BPMA Step Forward Pledge.
This marks our third year taking part in the initiative, and reflects our ongoing commitment to making more responsible choices across our business.
What is the Step Forward Pledge?
The StepForward Pledge is an initiative from the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA), designed to encourage businesses within our industry to take meaningful steps towards becoming more responsible and sustainable.
The pledge is built around three key areas:
- Products
- People
- Planet
Why it matters to us
We know that achieving sustainability takes time, and we can always do more.
For us, the StepForward Pledge means constantly reviewing our operations, identifying areas for improvement, and taking practical action.
As a business working within the promotional merchandise industry, we understand the role we can play in helping our customers make more responsible choices. Whether that’s sourcing products with stronger environmental credentials, working with suppliers who share our values, or reducing unnecessary waste, ultimately, we want sustainability to be something we actively practice rather than just discuss.
The StepForward Pledge gives us an opportunity each year to reflect on our progress, revisit our commitments and identify where we can continue to improve.
Progress, not perfection
One of the things we value most about the initiative is its focus on continuous improvement.
Renewing our StepForward Pledge for another year is a reminder that this work doesn’t stop. We’ll continue to build on the progress we’ve made, set new goals and look for ways to make better choices for our people, our customers and the planet.
We’re proud to continue our journey alongside other promotional merchandise businesses committed to creating positive change.
Looking ahead
Moreover, as we move through 2026 and beyond, we’ll continue to develop our approach to sustainability and responsibility across the business. We are working on our other accreditations and ways we can educate and encourage customers to keep thinking about the impact of their promotions. We look forward to reporting on our progress.
Read all about the Step Forward Pledge here from BPMA.
We’re proud to have our StepForward Pledge renewed for 2026 and look forward to continuing the journey.
