Builders FirstSource (BFS) published its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report. The report offers an overview of the initiatives and programs the company has implemented to improve transparency and sustainability throughout the organization, according to the dealer. According to BFS, the report details the steps the company has taken to improve corporate governance, financial strength, operational efficiency, environmental stewardship, community engagement, and resource management.
“At Builders FirstSource, we pride ourselves on using our scale and resources to build a more sustainable future for all of our stakeholders,” Dave Flitman, president and CEO of BFS, said in a news release. “We are proud of our efforts on this front and are committed to doing even more going forward as part of our mission to be a responsible and trusted partner for our communities and planet. Our CSR report provides an overview of the actions we have taken to become a better corporate steward for all, and we are pleased to report on our progress in this regard for the first time.”
BFS said the company delivered an 18% reduction in recordable injuries across the company in 2021 and launched diversity, equity, and inclusion training for all team members. The dealer also monitored the composition of the workforce across functions, increased recruiting from more diverse sources, and contributed over $2 million to various charitable initiatives.
On the environmental front, BFS sourced over 90% of wood products from sustainable forestry certified vendors, utilized water-based paints to reduce hazardous waste risks, implemented a nationwide delivery routing system to maximize vehicle efficiency and minimize emissions, and monitored vehicle idle time and provided financial incentives to minimize idling and reduce emissions. The dealer tracked the benefits of material waste savings resulting from the use of the company’s READY-FRAME product and off-site component manufacturing.
BFS said the company also implemented measures to ensure appropriate and ethical business conduct and relations, such as robust accounting systems to monitor and detect potential financial irregularities.
Dallas-based BFS operates in 42 states with approximately 580 locations and has a market presence in 85 of the top 100 MSAs. The company provides value-added products such as roof and floor trusses, wall panels, stairs, vinyl windows, custom millwork and pre-hung doors. BFS also distributes dimensional lumber and lumber sheet goods, millwork, windows, interior and exterior doors, and other building products.
