ACHILLES UVDB MEMBER
UVDB Powered By Achilles is the UK utilities markets’ trusted supplier prequalification system for compliant and efficient procurement.
The utilities market is fast moving, subject to ever more stringent regulation and new technologies. UVDB is the utility industry pre-qualification system used across the UK. Working closely with key buying organisations in the sector, this community helps them achieve the highest standards of supply chain assurance.
UVDB - Community Driven Prequalification
UVDB is a community-driven compliant prequalification system designed for regulated utilities in the UK and the wider UK utilities market. It is a collaborative environment where utilities companies and suppliers work together to ensure high standards and compliance with legislative requirements . With an independent chair and equal representation across all utilities, UVDB promotes inclusivity and transparency, making it a trusted platform for both large enterprises and SMEs alike.
UVDB goes beyond legislative compliance, with in-depth supplier pre-qualification that upholds the highest health and safety and ESG standards. The community fosters
industry collaboration for mutual growth and enhances efficiency and speed in procurement through economies of scale.
BSIF MEMBER
A&S International undertakes to supply only safety equipment that fully complies with the standards and regulations and claims made relating to those products. Where appropriate, we will maintain up to date technical files and associated documentation to ensure that regulatory compliance information can be supplied upon request.
Where products are sourced from external organisations which hold technical files relating to the products being offered, A&S International will request confirmation that these files are current, complete, contain appropriate conformity assessment information and, where relevant, regulatory compliance certificates and will take all necessary steps to confirm the validity of the compliance documentation held by that external supplier in respect of the products being sourced.
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH CREATING TOMORROW’S FORESTS
At Creating Tomorrow’s Forests, we partner with companies to work towards achieving their net-zero and science-based nature targets, by creating thriving forest ecosystems for the long-term.
We make it easy for you to integrate sustainability practices into your model and align your brand with growing consumer demands.
The native forests will be planted on sites that we manage and will be carefully looked after by our team. You’ll help create biodiverse habitats here in the UK, supporting wildlife for decades to come.
These forests will also do a great job of removing carbon from the atmosphere which is a fantastic way to fight climate change.
We are committed to long-term forest creation and habitat restoration here in the UK.
GREEN AWARD
Green Award is a voluntary quality assessment certification scheme that inspects and certifies ships.
A Green Award certificate, which can be obtained by ships that go above and beyond the industry standards in terms of safety, quality and environmental performance, acts as a quality mark and brings benefits to its holders.
Its Mission is to identify, recognize and motivate for environmentally responsible shipping through operating a non-profit certification scheme that assesses the safety and environmental performance using criteria in the following areas:
- Ship lay-out and equipment
- Quality of the organisation/management
- Human factor
- Continuous improvement
Green Award incentive providers such as ourselves are ports, shipping organisations & maritime service/products suppliers that want to support and enhance the environmental and safety performance of ships and to promote the highest quality standards. They are socially responsible organisations that invest in the future of the planet & offer various financial and non-financial incentives to Green Award certified ships.
ISO 9001:2015
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
ISO 9001 is a globally recognized standard for quality management. It helps organizations of all sizes and sectors to improve their performance, meet customer expectations and demonstrate their commitment to quality. Its requirements define how to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve a quality management system (QMS).
Implementing ISO 9001 means your organization has put in place effective processes and trained staff to deliver flawless products or services time after time.
With more than one million certificates issued to organizations in 189 countries, ISO 9001 is the most widely used quality management standard in the world. Within the ISO 9000 family, which defines seven quality management principles including a strong customer focus and continual improvement, ISO 9001 is the only standard that can be certified to (though certification is not mandatory).
MEMBER OF NOF
A business development organisation helping to make valuable connections between businesses in the global energy sector.
We work on behalf of our members and our network of partners to put companies of all sizes in touch with the best and most innovative supply chain businesses in the UK.
Sustainable Ports Association
A business development supply chain organisation helping to make valuable connections between businesses in the global sustainable ports sector They work on behalf of members such as ourselves and their network of partners to put companies of all sizes in touch with the best and most innovative supply chain businesses in the UK.
Sustainable Ports Association membership is for organisations involved and looking to get involved with ports projects and innovation ideas within the Porting industry globally– from small consultancies to large international project developers and manufacturers.
Members influence and inform day-to-day activity, wider communications and policy decisions.
They contribute to working groups, consultation responses and the research the association commission; while they help members to share knowledge and experience for mutual benefit.
THAMES GREEN SCHEME INCENTIVE PROVIDER
We are proud to be an incentive provider for the Thames Green Scheme rewarding operators for improving their environmental performance through the use of some of our sustainable solutions such as Oil Spill Eater II, Sulnox Eco Diesel Conditioner or the Viper Wire Rope Lubricator.
Operators will benefit from a 5% discount on these three product ranges – we look forward to working with you.
The Thames Green Scheme aims to demonstrate the environmental benefits of Thames operations; and to recognise the early adopters of new technologies and/or fuels that will reduce emissions to air. It can also be used as a tool to support the inland waterways operators community achieve the goals set out in:
• The updated Air Quality Strategy (AQS) for the tidal Thames 2020
• Clean Maritime Plan published by Department for Transport in 2019
• The UK government’s Net Zero by 2050 commitment
CORPORATE MEMBER OF THE UK & IRELAND SPILL ASSOCIATION
UK & Ireland Spill Association has grown rapidly as an independent organisation since 2004, leading to membership expanding threefold to over 100 companies and individuals by 2013.
UK & Ireland Spill Association members are renowned for, and offer world class standards of Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Restoration of Oil Spills.
MEMBER OF THE UNITED KINGDOM LUBRICANTS ASSOCIATION
The UK Lubricants Association (UKLA) was formed in 2005 by a merger between BLF, the long standing UK Lubricants Industry Trade Association and the UK Delegation to UEIL – the European Lubricants Industry Organisation for the sector. UKLA is now the UK Delegation of UEIL.
Acknowledged as the lead body by UK government, UKLA has a pro-active policy – a knowledgeable Secretariat and has a wealth of knowledge and experience on technical & regulatory matters – amongst its members and various working groups. UKLA members are provided with services from three sources: – the UKLA Secretariat, the Board of Directors and the Association’s active volunteers.
Representing the majority of the UK lubricants industry, the UKLA is actively engaged with other trade associations, such as UEIL, ORA, UKPIA etc. on matters impacting the industry, through participation in consultation, representation and lobbying to UK and European Government and industry authorities.
In addition to their core representation role, they also provide members with industry networking events & knowledge sharing through training and communications on industry developments and legislation.
The UKLA organisation acts as the voice of the UK lubricants industry & we are proud to be a member.
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