Stormking is delighted to announce it is the first UK-based Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) manufacturer to be awarded the BES 6001 certificate.

The BES 6001 is an environmental and sustainability standard developed by the BRE (Building Research Establishment).

This certification aims to provide a framework for assessing the responsible sourcing of products and encompasses all Stormking’s GRP building products, as well as the materials used within them.

Constructing and maintaining the UK’s built environment uses significant quantities of natural resources. Pressure on these resources is already high, and it only continues to increase. It is this ever-growing demand that makes it even more important to ensure industries procure resources responsibly. The BES 6001 certificate is a sign that a manufacturer knows its supply chain and the origins of the materials it’s using. A factor Stormking believes is critically important Ralph Rea, Quality and Compliance Manager at Stormking, explains.

“The responsible sourcing of raw materials is a crucial consideration for all our customers. This is why the BES 6001 certification is so important to us. Not only does it demonstrate our intent with regards to obtaining raw materials, but it also provides our customers with complete transparency of our supply chains.”

“Being able to measure ourselves against an industry benchmark is crucial to our continued development and commitment to the responsible sourcing of sustainable materials. This is what the BES 6001 certification is enabling us to do,” concludes Ralph.