What is BES standard?
BRE Global has developed a Framework Standard for Responsible Sourcing (BES 6001) along with an associated independent third-party certification scheme. This Standard and certification scheme will help organisations manage and reduce the impacts throughout the supply chain.
What does BES 6001 stand for?
Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products
BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products.
What is responsible Sourcing standard?
This Responsible Sourcing Standard [the Standard] describes the requirements and ways of working that we apply together with our upstream supply chain third parties to ensure sustainable long-term supply and to reach the ambition of our purpose, especially to continually reduce our impact on the planet’s resources.
What is responsible Sourcing of materials?
Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products provides an holistic approach to managing a product from the point at which component materials are mined or harvested, through manufacture and processing.
What is Green Book Live?
GreenBookLive is a free to use online database designed to help specifiers and end users identify products and services that can help to reduce their impact on the environment. It brings together listings from a number of organisations and delivers comprehensive information on ‘green’ products and services.
What are the key considerations in responsible global sourcing?
Considerations of Global Sourcing
- Consider the Time. Time differences can pose an interesting issue.
- Consider the Distance. Even though it is unrealistic for you to be there frequently, it is important to travel to the supplier’s country at important stages in production.
- Consider Communication.
- Consider Delays.
What is ethical and responsible sourcing?
What does “responsible sourcing” mean? Responsible sourcing is an approach to sourcing and supply chains. It’s when an organisation actively and consciously sources and procures products and services for their operations in an ethical, sustainable and socially conscious way.
What is responsible global sourcing?
Responsible sourcing, also referred to as supply chain responsibility, is a voluntary commitment by companies to take into account social and environmental considerations when managing their relationships with suppliers.
What does 100% sustainably sourced mean?
Sustainable sourcing can be defined as obtaining the materials, products, and services an organization needs from its suppliers in a manner that is socially and environmentally responsible, while still being economically sound.
How long does a BES 6001 certificate last?
A BES 6001 certificate lasts for three years. However, at the end of each year the certificate must pass an Annual Verification process to check that essential features of the original certification are being maintained. A certificate pass level cannot be changed during an Annual verification. 11. What are the benefits of BES 6001 certification?
What do you need to know about Green Book Live?
GreenBookLive is the unique reference source and online listing of environmental products and services. GreenBookLive is brought to you by BRE Global, the independent third party approvals body offering certification of fire, security and sustainability products and services to an international market.
Where can I Find my Green Book Live certificate?
Once the certification is completed each certificate is added to BRE’s Green Book Live website . Users can apply the site’s search facilities to identify suppliers, materials and certificate details. All certificates are downloadable from the website.
Who is the company that makes Green Book Live?
GreenBookLive is brought to you by BRE Global, the independent third party approvals body offering certification of fire, security and sustainability products and services to an international market.