Sustainability & the environment
We're committed to being Carbon Net Zero by 2030 (Scope 1 & 2) and by 2045 (Scope 3) as we spearhead projects and initiatives that drive sustainability and reduce our environmental impact with a focus on our carbon footprint.
100%*
electricity we purchase is renewable
99.1%
of our waste avoids landfill
460+
trees planted with our partner Trees for Cities
89%
reduction of our carbon footprint since 2008
245
Living Roofs installed
100%
of our car fleet is hybrid
A Carbon Net Zero future
We're turning up the volume on sustainability. As part of Bauer Media Group, we can ignite positive change for our planet, our people and our communities. Every team and function in our business plays an active role in our advancing journey towards Carbon Net Zero. Their efforts strengthen our role as both a media owner and infrastructure partner with responsibility at our core.
High impact, low energy media
An Outsmart report finds OOH represents 3.3% of the UK's total advertising power consumption and 0.067% of all power consumption, making it the most sustainable brand advertising platform compared to other major media.
This positive outlook on OOH, along with the sector's strides in becoming more sustainable, is thanks to OOH media owners overseeing their entire supply chain and operations from start to finish.
Championing green innovation
We're focused on reducing our carbon footprint and other environmental impacts across our operations, estate and premises while pioneering other environmental initiatives.
Installing LED tubes
We're the first Out of Home media owner to upgrade to LED tubes in Classic advertising panels nationwide at scale.
Reducing water usage
We've implemented an Enhanced Washing System, using rainwater to clean our estate and reducing water usage by 50% per wash.
Sustainable infrastructure
We've been introducing 100% recyclable bus shelters and launched the innovative Milestone range.
Promoting biodiversity
We're continuing our rollout of Living Roofs and Vertical Meadows nationwide.
Utilising renewables
We've installed solar panels at one of our depots and use solar-powered lighting in our bus shelters.
Going electric
We're establishing zero-emission premise heating across our operations.
A sustainable business model
As part of Bauer Media Group, we’re building a platform that works for our Planet, People and Communities – creating impact that aims to drive business results, enrich public life, and reduce our environmental footprint.
As a European operator of public infrastructure, effective ESG practices are essential to maintaining trust with cities, partners, and the communities we serve. Through our business model we aim to combine commercial success with environmental and social responsibility.
Discover our European ESG credentials below.
Industry commitments
Our sustainability efforts are underpinned by wider industry commitments. Since 2020, we've joined Ad Net Zero and we are Planet Mark certified.
Our Environmental Management System is ISO 14001 accredited covering all of our business location in the UK. Each location has an environmental leader and we have a business wide Environmental Steering Committee on which four of our leadership team sit.
Bauer Media Outdoor is a signatory of the UN Global Compact, reflecting our commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices.
*100% renewable energy we purchase for use in all our premises and street furniture is purchased from suppliers using the National Grid and certified by those suppliers’ Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin, matching electricity bought with the equivalent amount from renewable sources.
