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BES6001
A BRE methodology defining a framework of best practice in responsible sourcing of construction materials.
BS8902
A draft British Standard for the framework of responsible material sourcing.
BS EN ISO 9001
A British, European and International Standard prescribing the requirements of a Quality Management System.
BS EN ISO 14001
A British, European and International Standard prescribing the requirements and guidance for use of an Environmental Management System.
BS OHSAS 18001
A British Standard prescribing the requirements of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
Biodiversity
The natural resources that support all our lives. It is vital for the survival of human kind and is a key measure of the health of the planet.
Biodiversity Benchmark
The Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark aims to encourage better land management practices by assessing and endorsing best practice in biodiversity. The accreditation is composed of a set of detailed requirements to which an organisation must be able to demonstrate that it meets.
Bonded Labour
A system of forced or partly forced labour in which a person borrows money vital to survive, then works to pay off their debts to an employer.
BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)
The leading and most widely used environmental assessment method for determining the environmental performance of buildings. It sets the standard for best practice in sustainable design.
British Precast Concrete Federation (BPCF)
Tracing its roots back to 1918, BPCF is the trade association of precast concrete manufacturers. The main aims of the federation are to promote precast concrete in the construction market and to disseminate information, through a range of industry representation and by shared knowledge, to add value to its member companies.
British Standards Institute (BSI)
BSI is the UK's national standards organisation that produces standards and information products that promote and share best practice. It serves the interests of a wide range of industry sectors as well as governments, consumers, employees and society overall, to make sure that British, European and international standards are useful, relevant and authoritative.
Building Research Establishment (BRE)
An organisation which conducts research, consultancy, training, testing and certification for the construction sector. The organisation, formerly run by the UK government, is responsible for the establishing and enforcing of UK standards and codes.
Business Commitment to the Environment (BCE)
The longest running and one of the most prestigious Environmental Leadership Award schemes in the UK. The awards are sponsored by business for business and aim to provide a unique opportunity to demonstrate leadership and innovation in corporate responsibility as an integral part of a business' organisation.
Business in the Community (BITC)
BITC is a membership organisation that aims to positively shape a business' impact on the environment, marketplace, workplace and community. It encourages businesses to act responsibly and make a positive impact on society by improving its CSR credentials. BITC is one of The Prince’s Charities.