Horizon EMS Certification to ISO 14001

Horizon Specialist Contracting in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire are steeplejacks committed to providing innovative approaches to difficult access problems when working at height.

Having secured grant funding towards an Environmental Management System, Horizon needed to find a consultancy that could work to the tight timescales determined by the funding rules. Responsible Solutions were delighted to help.

Louise Kerry-Armes, Horizon’s sales and marketing director said “As a business which uses paints, solvents and chemicals at a wide range of sites, we need to understand the environmental implications of our activities and what to do if, for example, there is a spillage.”

Read more about how Responsible Solutions worked with Horizon to produce an environmental management system to meet the requirements of ISO 14001.

Responsible Solutions and 10:10

The 10:10 scheme is a national drive to cut carbon emissions by 10% in 2010. Responsible Solutions have joined more than 2,300 businesses signed up to this scheme which aims to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint.

Responsible Solutions have incorporated a number of the ideas from the 10:10 Small Business Checklist into our business polices and office practices. We'll keep you updated on how we progress throughout the year. Further information on the 10:10 scheme and how you or your company can sign up, can be found at www.1010global.org/uk

Responsible Sourcing of construction products - BES 6001

In September 2008, BRE Global launched their framework standard BES 6001. The standard provides a framework through which construction product manufacturers can demonstrate how sustainable the manufacture of their products are.

The standard covers issues such as organisational and supply chain management and a range of 9 environmental and social aspects, including topics such as greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption, recycling, skills and human rights. Performance under all the aspects are scored to give an overall performance grade for the products.

The BES 6001 certification has already been awarded to a small number of organisations. If you are a construction product manufacturer and would like further information on how your company can achieve BES 6001 why not contact Responsible Solutions on 01509 320100.

Encephalitis Society Fund Raising Walk

Responsible Solutions are assisting our colleague Charlotte in her fund raising walk for the Encephalitis Society.

Earlier this year Charlotte unfortunately lost her 17 month old daughter Lucie-Mai to the viral infection Encephalitis.

The Encephalitis Society has provided valuable advice and support to Charlotte and her family and the society seeks to support thousands of families every day who have been affected directly or in-directly by Encephalitis. Please click here to read more on or visit the link below.

www.justgiving.co.uk/markandcharlotte