Accreditations

Achilles is the global supply chain risk management expert. It works with market-leading financial, industrial, commercial and governmental organisations requiring the serious, detailed analysis and expert insight necessary to deliver exceptional levels of environmental, social and governance reporting confidence.

ISO 9001:2015

ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognised standard for quality management systems. Achieving this certification demonstrates our ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification underscores our focus on continuous improvement, customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

ISO 14001:2015

ISO 14001:2015 is the international standard for environmental management systems. This certification confirms our commitment to minimising the environmental impact of our operations. By adhering to ISO 14001:2015 standards, we ensure that we are effectively managing our environmental responsibilities, reducing waste and promoting sustainability throughout our processes.

ISO 45001:2018

Having replaced OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001:2018 is the global standard for occupational health and safety management systems. Achieving this certification demonstrates our dedication to providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees. Our ISO 45001:2018 certification highlights our proactive approach to identifying and mitigating occupational risks, ensuring the wellbeing of our workforce.

MCS is a mark of quality. Membership of MCS demonstrates adherence to recognised industry standards, highlighting quality, competency and compliance. MCS aims to decarbonise heat and power in the UK’s homes by giving you confidence in home-grown energy.

NAPIT Certification Limited operates the Microgeneration Certification Scheme under licence. Working with industry, MCS sets, defines and maintains the standards for low-carbon energy technology products and contractors and their installations. This includes heat pumps, solar, biomass, small wind turbines and battery storage.

CSCS is the leading skills certification scheme within the UK construction industry. CSCS cards provide proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do, thereby helping to improve standards and safety in UK construction.

Holding a CSCS card is not a legislative requirement: it is entirely up to the principal contractor or client whether workers are required to hold a valid card before they are allowed on site. However, most principal contractors and major housebuilders require workers on their sites to hold a valid CSCS card.

CITB is the industry training board for the construction sector in England, Scotland and Wales. It is this organisation’s job to help the construction industry to attract talent and to support skills development to build a better Britain.

It is an executive non-departmental public body in charge of its own budget and activities. Sponsored by the Department for Education, it is accountable to government ministers and ultimately, Parliament.

Its purpose:
To support the construction industry to have a skilled, competent and inclusive workforce, now and in the future.

What it aims to do:

• Inform and enable the right people into construction
• Develop a training and skills system to meet future needs
• Support the industry to train and develop its workforce
• It works with many organisations across both government and industry.

Established in 1992 as the National Plant Operators Registration Scheme, NPORS is one of the UK’s leading accreditation and registration bodies, working across the construction, industrial, utilities, warehousing and distribution, agricultural, ports and marine sectors.

NPORS strives to support all aspects of industry development, from enforcing standards to working with industry leaders to further develop and improve them.

NICEIC Certification is a brand of Certsure LLP, a leading certification body accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
Since 1998, NICEIC Certification has provided industry-recognised assessments to the building services sector, including plumbing and heating engineers. It aims to provide the highest levels of service to installers through a network of NICEIC-approved training and assessment centres across the UK.

Cyber Essentials is a United Kingdom certification scheme designed to show an organisation has a minimum level of cyber security through annual assessments to maintain certification.

Backed by the UK government and overseen by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), it encourages organisations to adopt good practices in information security. Cyber Essentials also includes an assurance framework and a simple set of security controls to protect information from threats coming from the internet.

RECC is a consumer protection scheme for renewable energy systems. Membership signifies that the company adheres to a code of conduct, providing consumers with confidence in the company’s professionalism and ethical practices.

Smas Worksafe is a health and safety assessment organisation. Certification indicates that the company meets the required health and safety standards for its operations.