KNAUF INSULATION’S
BES 6001 CERTIFICATION RATING GOES FROM ‘GOOD’ TO ‘VERY GOOD’
4th April 2022
Knauf Insulation has held the BES 6001 certification for its entire mineral wool insulation product range, manufactured across its three UK sites, St Helens, Cwmbran, and Queensferry since 2017.
The scheme is recognised by the BREEAM family of certification schemes and the Code for Sustainable Homes. This important accreditation demonstrates Knauf Insulation’s commitment to ethical and responsible manufacturing, covering:
- Supply chain management
- Energy use
- Waste management
- Employment
- Modern Slavery
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Knauf Insulation sources over 90% of its constituent materials from suppliers with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditation, which awards it the maximum credits allocated for quality and environmental management within the supply chain. Working with its supply chain has been one of the key factors in Knauf Insulation's improved rating for the certificate.
Claire Keouski, Sustainability & Environmental Manager for Knauf Insulation Northern Europe says,
“With heightened awareness of sustainability, responsible sourcing of construction products is an increasingly important issue for the entire industry. The certification provides reassurance to our customers that our products are manufactured not only with quality in mind but with consideration for the environment, as well as their social and ethical impact. Achieving the ‘Very Good’ rating demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement and sustainable practices.”