Responsible Sourcing Policy and Training
Government targets state that by 2012 at least 25% of products used in construction must be from schemes recognised for responsible sourcing. The UK Contractors Group has set a target of 70% by 2015. What does this mean for you? And how can you make the most of this opportunity?
With this increasing focus on sustainable development within the construction sector there is a consequent need for companies to demonstrate that this sustainability is reflected throughout the supply chain. The BRE standard BES 6001 enables construction product manufacturers to ensure and prove that their products have been made with constituent materials that have been responsibly sourced.
Responsible Sourcing Consultancy
Responsible Solutions can support you to achieve recognised responsible sourcing standards where appropriate or to develop your own bespoke responsible sourcing policies if that is a more suitable option.
Responsible Sourcing Training for the Construction Industry
Responsible Solutions have been working with specialists in sustainable construction from Loughborough University to develop flexible training for construction industry small and medium-sized businesses.
It is ideal for construction product and materials manufatcurers, as well as design-side profesisonals including contractors, architects, quantity surveyors, and engineers.
Our responsible sourcing training has its own dedicated web site which has more information about responsible sourcing and provides training resources and support materials online for all training participants - www.responsible-sourcing.co.uk.
Please contact us for more information.
Travel with us to Environmental success!
We are excited to confirm that we will be back at Eco Build this year, bigger and better than before. Eco Build is being held at the Excel in London from the 20th - 22nd March and you can come and see us on stand N1170.
We are always looking to provide added value to our clients past, present and future, so a major feature this year will be some free "surgeries" covering two of our specialist areas:
- Responsible Sourcing
- Environmental Management Systems
The surgeries will be running over the three days of Eco Build and the times and details of how to book your FREE 30 minute slot are listed below. We'd recommend that bookings are made early to secure your desired slot!
During the session, the things that you may wish to discuss might include...
- What is involved in gaining BES6001?
- Where are you on the Responsible Sourcing journey?
- Review your own gap analysis against BES6001
- Which stakeholders do you need to consult for BES6001?
- How to engage your suppliers in sustainability issues?
- Do you need to gain ISO14001 certification?
- How to gain buy in to your EMS
- How to answer specific PQQ questions
- Testing your emergency response procedure
- How to revise your objectives and targets in your EMS
- Keeping on top of internal audits - what else can you do?
Please contact Charlotte Baker to book your slot if you want to discuss a current or future issue that you are facing. Please indicate your first, second and third choice of time slot when emailing us.
Our surgery sessions are available at the following times:
Responsible Sourcing:
Tuesday 20th March 2012 - 2:00 - 4:00pm
Wednesday 21st March 2012 - 2:00 - 4:00pm
Thursday 22nd March 2012 - 11:00 - 1:00pm
Environmental Management Systems:
Tuesday 20th March - 11:00 - 1:00pm
Wednesday 21st March - 11:00 - 1:00pm
Act now - places are limitied and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Of course, if you are on top of everything then pop by our stand, say hello and join us for a coffee - we would be please to see you.
Please visit the Ecobuild website to get your FREE event ticket!
