A longstanding
commitment to ethical and responsible manufacturing has enabled Wienerberger to achieve an “Excellent”
rated BES 6001 certificate for its UK manufactured bricks, roof tiles and
pavers.
BES 6001 (The BRE
Global Environmental and Sustainability Standard) provides a framework for the
responsible sourcing of construction products. This third party
assessment takes into account specific environmental, economic and social
impacts to provide recognition for suppliers embracing genuine sustainability.
Over the past two
years Wienerberger has encouraged its key raw material suppliers to follow best
practice and obtain ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications for environmental and
quality management.
Wienerberger also
demonstrated leadership in resource management and stakeholder engagement,
enabling the company to score highly in the assessment and take the rating for
its brick, roof tile and paver products from “Good” to “Excellent”.
The BES 6001
certification allows customers to make better informed decisions about
selecting sustainable construction materials as organisations must satisfy a
number of requirements relating to supply chain management, energy use, waste
management, employment, modern slavery and corporate social responsibility.
BES 6001
certificates can also help maximise points for architects and specifiers
looking to achieve high BREEAM scores for their building projects.
