INDUSTRY UPDATE THE BMA COLUMN


MyLife Golf Day Drives Home Over £5K For Charity


BMA – Demonstrate your sustainability credentials


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he financial markets are taking three letters very seriously: E, S and G. They stand for Environmental,


Social and Governance, a beautifully generic term. Increasingly, institutional investors are looking to avoid ploughing money into anything that harms people or the environment. ESG investing is about placing money where it cannot harm. In the past, “follow the money” was a catchphrase about tracing


transactions to understand nefarious deeds. Nowadays, businesses of all kinds need to follow the money to ensure industry does no harm to people and reduces its environmental impact. That’s why ESG has busted out of the City and Wall Street. Manufacturers are routinely asked hundreds of questions by customers


conducting ESG due diligence. In the UK, much of the ESG agenda links to existing legal obligations, e.g., the Modern Slavery Act and health and safety regulations. But where no legal framework exists, such as sustainability, demonstrating your credentials can be more challenging. Bathroom manufacturers are doing a lot in this area. To ensure its recognised, the BMA holds annual Sustainability Awards. There are six categories, independently judged, covering various aspects


of sustainability. Last year’s winners were Kohler Mira for the carbon reduction achieved at their new distribution hub; Triton for staff involvement in sustainability; Roman for the circular economy elements within their business; and Aguardio for their leak sensor. Entry is open now for 2022’s awards - what will be recognised? Interested companies should check out our website for details.


Tom Reynolds Chief Executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association


August, an incredible amount that will be matched by the company and donated between their four chosen charity partners; Diabetes UK, Life & Time Care, Stroke Association NI and PIPS Hope & Support. Selected specifically by MyLife employees, all four charity partners hold a


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special place in their hearts. Diabetes UK are leading the fight against the growing health crisis,


sharing knowledge, and tackling diabetes together. Life & Time Care, are a palliative charity that delivers end of life care to those locally to MyLife. Stroke Association NI provide specialist help and support to people affected by stroke in Northern Ireland and PIPS Hope & Support is a local advocate in Newry & Mourne helping to reduce and prevent suicide, self- harm and emotional distress. Now in its second year, the event was held at Warrenpoint Golf


Course, where 26 teams gathered for 18 holes of healthy golfing competition, and in typical Irish style, were treated to a mix of sunshine and showers throughout the day. With prizes up for grabs for the winner of Closest to Pin and Longest


Drive, the golfing fun culminated in a well-earned dinner and prizegiving ceremony. Prizes, including Executive Tickets for Liverpool v Leicester on NYE at Anfield, were kindly donated by MyLife staff and wider community. Commenting on the event, MyLife Managing Director Andrew O’Brien


said: “It was a great day, enjoyed by all and most importantly a fantastic amount raised for our charities. Congratulations to all our winners and thank you to our Main Sponsor Bank of Ireland for their support, everyone that donated prizes and sponsored tees.”


yLife Bathrooms colleagues and customers raised £5,751 during their annual Charity Golf Day on Friday 19th


u For more information contact BMA on 01782 631619 or email info@bathroom-association.org.uk


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