Wild Thang had an amazing experience at the BPMA Sustainability Conference 2024, held on the 5th June at the Crowne Plaza in Marlow. In our industry The British Promotional Merchandise Association is playing a pivotal role in guiding and educating to support our sectors journey  towards Net Zero  and a sustainable future for the world but also our industry as a whole.   

Andrew Dwerryhouse With Other BPMA Conference Delegates

 It’s very apt that this also happened to be World Environment Day, the conference was an incredibly insightful and inspiring day jam packed with sustainability best practice and important research, it was great hearing from new BPMA CEO Phil Goodman about both his and the BPMA teams vision to support its members  and create a more sustainable future.

A Guest Speaker During The Sustainability Conference 

Industry experts were both enlightened and motivated by a variety of speakers including James Shorey, Planet Mark talking about latest stats on the world journey to net zero, Elle Chartres, UK Director, Ad Net Zero discussing what the advertising & marketing industry is aiming to achieve to support ad agencies journey towards net zero, great workshops with industry findings to discuss the real challenges, the solutions needed and opportunities that a more sustainable future holds for the companies fully committed. Jodie Newman, The Business Allotment shared advertising success stories for companies that have placed sustainability central to their organisation and finally a discussion and insights around the BPMA Step Forward Pledge: Celebrating industry progress but also seeing the tone that everyone involved in the industry needs to get on board with & embrace the journey towards Net Zero.

Andrew Dwerryhouse With Phil Goodman BPMA CEO & Angela Wagstaff BPMA President 

We are proud to be one of the first companies in our industry to sign up to the The BPMA’s Step Forward Pledge which is just another example of how sustainability is a core value at Wild Thang and our commitment was highlighted in supporting  this industry conference. We have an ambitious sustainability pledge and we have recently submitted our application for B-Corp certification. This journey reflects our dedication to making a positive impact on the environment and it is truly safe to say we are leading by example in the industry.

BPMA Notepad Handed Out At The Event 

Our long-standing partnership with the BPMA has been invaluable. For many years, we have collaborated on various initiatives, have reached the highest standard by becoming a charter member and this conference further strengthens our bond. It was inspiring to see so many members united by a common goal of promoting sustainability in the promotional merchandise industry.

Melissa Chevin BPMA Executive Updating On The Step Forward Pledge

Our Managing Director, Andrew Dwerryhouse, attended the event and commented: “We never stop learning especially when talking about creating a sustainable future, I see it as a critical pathway to support the BPMA and industry as a whole. It was a truly enlightening day and I especially love hearing from the new BPMA CEO Phil Goodman who shared his commitment to support companies across our sector both small and large on their journey toward Net Zero, hopefully my attendance as MD at Wild Thang is yet another clear showcase of our companies values, ethics and commitment to sustainability but also our eagerness to engage with other like-minded industry leaders and peers.

BPMA Sustainability Conference Pull Up Banner

Overall, the BPMA Sustainability Conference 2024 was a remarkable event that reinforced our commitment to sustainability. We are grateful for the opportunity to participate and look forward to applying the knowledge and connections gained to further our sustainability initiatives. We can’t wait for the next event, for more event details or a deeper look at our sustainability journey, check out the links below!

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