Alongside recycling and waste reduction goals, the BIDs are working alongside Bristol City Council to reduce vehicle movement around the city. In an effort to improve air quality and reduce congestion, the BIDs established a Cargo Bikes for Business’ scheme in February this year. The scheme encourages businesses to use Cargo bikes to transport goods such as food and drink, rather than lorries and vans. The scheme benefits both businesses wanting to reach their sustainability targets as well as those whose delivery schedules have altered since the introduction of the Clean Air Zone.

The BIDs also aim to improve sustainability and the environment in a number of creative ways. In 2023, the BIDs created two wildflower meadows alongside Avon Wildlife Trust. The diversity of different flowers provide nectar and pollen for a wide variety of pollinators, helping to reverse the decline in insect numbers and biodiversity that are part of the ecological emergency. The BIDs has also added over 50 colourful planters to locations including the Brunel Mile, the Old City, Park Street and in various sites of the city’s hospital to add greenery and colour.