Beyond ISO standards, PAS, ESOS, SECR, and Carbon Trust certifications, UK manufacturers and engineers have access to a range of sector specific or voluntary schemes.
These can:
1. Complement energy, carbon, and environmental management efforts
2. Provide additional credibility for tenders, investors, and customers
3. Enable differentiation in competitive markets
4. Support ESG and corporate responsibility objectives
Key schemes include EMAS, B Corp, Responsible Sourcing Standards, SBTi validation, and product labelling schemes.
We’re providing you with an overview – whilst detailing the benefits – in this latest manufacturing and engineering education series.
Our second scheme showcased is…
What is B Corp Certification and how does it benefit UK manufacturing and engineering companies?
1. B Corp certification recognises companies meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency
2. Administered by B Lab, B Corp evaluates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, not just carbon or energy
Benefits for Manufacturers and Engineers:
1. Demonstrates commitment to broader sustainability and corporate responsibility
2. Enhances brand image and attracts conscious consumers and corporate clients
3. Supports tendering and ESG reporting, particularly for supply chains that require responsible business practices
4. Encourages cross functional sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency and carbon reduction
Integration:
ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and Carbon Trust certified initiatives feed directly into B Corp’s environmental scoring, providing a strong foundation for certification.
Additional Resource
If you’d like to learn more about B Corp, and other operational improvement / cost reduction related accreditations, please request a complimentary copy of our factories guide book – Planet meets Profit.
