"Responsible sourcing brings together our efforts over the last ten years and recognises the dedication of our people in what we do. Certification to BES 6001 enables our customers to source from Aggregate Industries with even greater confidence".
Bill Bolsover – Group Chief Executive
We led the way to become the first company to be certified to BES 6001, the Responsible Sourcing framework developed by BRE.
The BES 6001 framework standard is an independent certification scheme which assesses responsible sourcing policies and practices throughout the supply chain of construction products. With one assessment covering raw material, its manufacture and delivery, its use, re-use and recyclability, the universal rating system enables architects, specifiers and construction professionals to meet sustainability targets more easily.
Under the BES 6001 Framework Standard, products are assessed by looking at existing quality, environmental, health and safety management systems together with other important criteria including:
- Global warming emissions
- Minimising raw material usage
- Labour practice
- Biodiversity
- Social dimensions and impacts
Products are rated as Pass, Good, Very Good or Excellent depending on the number of optional points achieved. Requirements for demonstrating compliance with the Framework Standard fall within 3 categories:
- Organisational management
- Supply chain management
- Environmental and social issues