Tarmac has achieved BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products at very good rating across its complete product portfolio. The certification covers every aggregate, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, lime and cement product supplied from Tarmac’s 537 UK sites.
BES 6001 is an independently audited standard, certifying that a company produces materials in a sustainable way throughout its supply chain. Gaining a high rating of very good also means that Tarmac’s products help customers by delivering the highest levels of responsible sourcing points against schemes like BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes (CfSH).
Dr Martyn Kenny, Director of Sustainability at Tarmac said: “Responsible sourcing is a key issue for our customers and the Government, and it’s something that Tarmac is totally committed to. Last year, we achieved a very good rating for aggregates and ready-mixed concrete, so I’m really delighted that, this year, we’ve been able to extend this to asphalt, lime and cement. It’s good news for customers, as they now have the added confidence that every single Tarmac product is responsibly sourced.”
Dr Kenny continues: “Because we now offer BES 6001 very good across our entire product range - not just one site or product range – our customers get the consistency and assurance of knowing that they are covered by the same standard, no matter which Tarmac site they buy from. We are able to make a real difference to the sustainability credentials of their projects.”
In addition to BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products, Tarmac is also certified to the Achilles BuildingConfidence scheme.
Responsible sourcing is about demonstrating that a company manages the environmental, social and economic impacts of its business throughout the supply chain, in a responsible way. It is not only about the materials purchased, it also includes operations, the way materials are produced and transported to customers.
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