Certification awarded to Siderise insulation products
Siderise has reported that its insulation products manufactured at its Maesteg facility in South Wales have been awarded certification to the BES 6001 standard.
According to the company, the certification covers its full range of stone wool passive fire protection and acoustic products.
Siderise explained that the certification followed an independent audit process assessing responsible sourcing across product life cycles.
The business said the assessment looked at materials extraction, processing and distribution as part of a detailed review.
It added that the framework was developed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) in the UK.
BES 6001 framework explained
Siderise outlined that the BES 6001 framework requires construction manufacturers to prove that their products are responsibly sourced.
It said the assessment involves criteria such as supply chain management, quality systems, and environmental and social practices.
The company added that factors include biodiversity, site management, and transport impacts.
It reported that certification is recognised internationally as evidence of sustainable procurement and supply chain practices.
The manufacturer explained that this recognition can support clients in achieving credits under sustainable building certifications.
Audit results and rating
Siderise reported that it received a ‘Good’ rating in its assessment.
It said the rating reflected full marks for its environmental and quality management systems.
The business explained that its responsible sourcing policy and operational supply chain practices also achieved top marks.
It added that the review also considered procurement, community engagement, and life cycle analysis.
Siderise indicated that these areas form part of its broader environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.
Statement from sustainability manager
Sera Turkoglu, Sustainability Manager for Siderise Group, said: “Many of our standard practices already aligned with BES 6001 principles.
“As part of our ESG strategy, we were keen to enhance and formalise our internal processes, develop our supply chain controls, and confirm that our practices meet the stringent requirements.
“For our first assessment, we were pleased to achieve a ‘Good’ rating as this provides a solid benchmark for us to raise further in subsequent audits and reaffirms our position as an ever improving, trusted and forward-thinking leader in our industry.”
Statement from quality manager
Gary Marshall, Quality Manager at Siderise, said: “Achieving BES 6001 certification marks an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and responsible supply chain management.
“It reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team and demonstrates how we are aligned with industry best practices for environmental stewardship and social responsibility, thus making us better equipped to support our customers in meeting their own sustainability goals.”
Certification and industry standards
Siderise reported that BES 6001 certification supports alignment with international building standards.
It said certified products can contribute to credits in building certification schemes including BREEAM, LEED and DGNB.
The company explained that this gives specifiers evidence to support sustainable procurement decisions.
It noted that reduced supply chain risk is one of the benefits of certified products.
The manufacturer added that certification highlights recognised standards for responsible sourcing within construction.
Relevance for fire and safety professionals
This development is relevant to fire and safety professionals because BES 6001 certification applies to passive fire protection products.
The certification provides assurance that the materials used in fire protection systems are responsibly sourced.
It supports the specification of products that meet both safety and sustainability objectives.
The recognition also links fire safety materials to international sustainable building frameworks that influence procurement and compliance.
Siderise achieves BES 6001 certification for insulation products in Wales: Summary
Siderise has reported that its insulation products manufactured in Maesteg, South Wales, have achieved BES 6001 certification.
The certification covers stone wool passive fire protection and acoustic products.
The BES 6001 framework was developed by the Building Research Establishment in the UK.
It requires evidence that construction products are made from responsibly sourced materials.
The independent assessment reviewed supply chain management, environmental and social practices, and procurement.
Siderise received a ‘Good’ rating in its first assessment.
It achieved full marks in environmental and quality management systems.
The company’s sourcing policy and operational supply chain management were also recognised.
Statements from Siderise’s Sustainability and Quality Managers emphasised its ESG strategy and team contribution.
BES 6001 certification is recognised internationally as evidence of responsible sourcing and sustainable procurement.
Certified products can support credits under BREEAM, LEED and DGNB.
The certification reduces supply chain risks in construction projects.
It provides specifiers with additional assurance on sustainability.
The development links passive fire protection to international building standards.
This certification contributes to wider industry alignment on sustainability in construction.