With the ever increasing focus by clients and governments, manufacturers are under continuing pressure to demonstrate the responsible sourcing of materials used in the manufacturing process.

Lucideon is one of a few bodies to have been licensed by the BRE to provide an assessment service against the requirements of BES 6001.

The Standard

The BRE Environmental & Sustainability Standard BES 6001 has been prepared and published to provide a frame work for the assessment of responsible sourcing and to give a route to certification.

The standard specifies requirements for organizational management, supply chain management and management of sustainability issues, in order to allow organizations to demonstrate an on-going commitment to the principles of responsible sourcing in relation to the provision of a specific construction product.

The requirements of this standard provide a framework against which all construction products may be assessed (construction products and products with similar or related material supply chains).

The Benefits

Using BES 6001 as a framework to manage and ensure the component materials of your products are sourced responsibly can lead to:

• Reduced costs - minimising the consumption of materials, energy and other business resources can improve productivity, in turn raising your profit margins.
• Reduced business risks with clear policies and objectives - potential financial benefits from increased shareholder trust, supply chain commitment and increased management involvement can be gained.
• A competitive edge – the ability to satisfy environmental management requirements of customers plus the ability to develop new products in a low carbon driven market.
• Improved ability to comply with energy efficiency legislation & GHG emission reduction legislation.
• Greater credibility – “Greenbooklive” entry and Green credits for your customers.
• Increased staff commitment – integration with existing management systems and increased participation.
• In addition to the benefits identified above being independently certified by Lucideon against the requirements of BES 6001 adds credibility to you responsible sourcing claims.

Why Lucideon?

• Being independently certified by Lucideon against the requirements of BES 6001 adds credibility to your responsible sourcing claims.
• Our professional auditors, with experience in your industry, will work with you to achieve satisfactory completion of the assessment process.
• All members of our auditing team have extensive experience in the construction industry and related manufacturing industries, coupled with knowledge of sustainability and emissions programmes.