At BMABA CIC, we believe martial arts should leave a legacy — not a footprint. That’s why, alongside our social impact mission, we’re committed to leading the martial arts community toward a more sustainable future. We’re proud to operate one of the UK’s first net-zero martial arts frameworks, and we actively fund real, verifiable environmental projects on behalf of our member clubs.
Real Environmental Impact — Backed By Data
Since 2020, we’ve partnered with Ecologi to fund global reforestation and carbon offsetting programmes on behalf of our members. This isn’t greenwashing — our impact is fully transparent and publicly trackable.
So far, BMABA CIC has:
Planted over 4,000 trees across more than 20 projects
Prevented 180.3 tonnes of CO₂e from entering the atmosphere through 48 certified carbon avoidance projects
Removed 0.12 tonnes of CO₂e directly from the atmosphere
Restored over 9m² of critical habitat
Erasing Martial Arts’ Environmental Footprint — For Good
Martial arts has the power to change lives — but it shouldn’t cost the Earth. That’s why BMABA CIC is building the UK’s first sustainable, net-zero martial arts framework. Through verified global projects and transparent climate action, we’re helping clubs across the UK train with purpose while leaving no footprint behind.
Reforestation
We fund tree planting across the UK and globally through Ecologi, helping restore critical forests and biodiversity. Every tree is sustainably planted and verified — from Scottish highlands to mangroves in Madagascar.
Supporting Global Access to Clean Water
Every Club That Joins BMABA Helps Bring Clean, Safe Water to Communities in Need
Through our partnership with charity: water, we’ve been funding clean water projects around the world since 2020 — helping families access safe, reliable drinking water and a better quality of life. It’s real, it’s trackable, and it’s built into everything we do.
How Clubs Make an Impact
Every club that joins or renews with BMABA CIC helps fund real, measurable environmental action. This isn’t a side campaign — it’s a core part of how we operate as a responsible social enterprise.
Through our environmental and sustainability policy, we’ve committed to scaling our impact as our community grows. That means more trees planted, more clean water delivered, and more carbon avoided or captured — all based on active club involvement.
Built-In, Not Bolted On
Environmental impact is tied directly to your membership. We reinvest funds from:
New club registrations and renewals
Key milestones and anniversaries
Verified environmental campaigns and opt-ins
This ensures we grow our sustainability investment alongside the community that powers it.
Measured, Verified, and Accountable
We’re committed to transparency. Every project we support is publicly trackable through partners like Ecologi and charity: water — no greenwashing, no vague promises.
In addition, we:
Survey our members annually to understand their operational footprint
Model CO₂ impact per club to ensure full offset coverage is met
Publish verified results, so clubs know their environmental impact is real
So when you join BMABA, you’re not just doing the right thing for your club — you’re making a tangible difference to the planet too.
