Environmental Certifications

Implementing a new or upgrading an existing environmental certification in a streamlined way

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In the ever-evolving landscape of environmental management, obtaining and maintaining relevant certifications has become a pivotal aspect of showcasing an organisation’s commitment to sustainability. As the demand for eco-friendly practices intensifies, businesses seek robust solutions to navigate the multitude of environmental certifications and standards available.

Anthesis offers a comprehensive suite of services to empower businesses in implementing and upgrading environmental certifications with efficiency and precision. Our tailored approach ensures that your organisation not only meets but exceeds stakeholder expectations, positioning you as a trailblazer in sustainable practices.

Environmental Certification Solutions

We support a wide range of environmental management certifications to help organisations enhance sustainability, operational efficiency, and safety. Our expertise includes globally recognised ISO standards such as ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 26000 (Social Responsibility), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety), ISO 50001 (Energy Management), and ISO 31000 (Risk Management). We also specialise in BES 8903 (Sustainable Procurement), OCHAS certifications, and leading building standards like BREEAM and LEED, ensuring comprehensive solutions for environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.

Our Approach to Environmental Certification

Materiality assessment – initially we will review your current sustainability approach to align focus with stakeholder requirements and commitments. This will help ensure that the most appropriate standards are being targeted.
Gap analysis and planning – we then review current processes and systems versus the required standards. This will feed into a high level plan which identifies the key actions required for successful implementation of the standard.

Training and communications planning – training and communications are key to the successful implementation of all standards. Our expertise will ensure communications and training are targeted and effective.
Implementation – every organisation’s requirements are unique. Our flexible support and wide-ranging expertise can be applied where needed.

Case Studies

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Textile Brand Certification Strategy for a Global Apparel Retailer

The Situation An apparel retailer was working to determine a strategy for certifying its supply chain against industry textile sustainability standards (e.g. Textile Exchange CCS 3.0, G.O.T.S., FSC, etc.) and exercise best practices supporting product claims. The apparel retailer wanted support and analysis to understand the following: This analysis would be used to develop a…

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Achieving Responsible Sourcing Certification for Steadman’s

The Situation A. Steadman and Son (Steadman’s), part of the leading specialist building distributor SIG Trading Ltd, is a major supplier of steel cladding and roofing to the construction and agricultural industries. With the focus on responsible sourcing gaining momentum in the construction sector, Stedman’s wanted to be able to assure its customers that Steadman’s…

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Supporting Climate Activator Certification for PLUS

The Situation PLUS Holding has 550 supermarkets in the Netherlands and acquired 350 COOP supermarkets, which will be transformed to PLUS during 2024 and 2025.PLUS is a pioneer when it comes to improving sustainability. It was the first supermarket to stock coffee and tea, followed by bananas, pineapples, eggplants, oranges and potatoes. Stone fruit will…

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Delivering International Market Due Diligence for an Investor Group

The Situation Anthesis prepared a commercial market due diligence report for an investor group that was considering an investment in PerPETual Global Technology Ltd (PGTL). PGTL owns a proprietary, fully commercialised technology to convert PET plastic flakes into polyester filament and potentially other products using its own patented process. Its first operational plant is in…

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Developing Chemical Management Approach for Holt Renfrew

The Situation Anthesis worked with Holt Renfrew to gather information to develop a chemicals management approach for beauty and personal care products sold in their stores. The work led to the development of a set of criteria for their H Project Approved Clean Beauty and Clean Beauty+ responsible buy icon. Solutions Sustainable Chemistry Impact Chemicals…

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Verifying Climate Pledge Friendly Programme for Amazon

The Situation Amazon announced the launch of Climate Pledge Friendly, a new programme to help make it easier for customers to discover and shop for more sustainable products. Customers will now see the Climate Pledge Friendly badge on thousands of products to signify that the products have one or more of 19 different sustainability certifications that…

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Our Certification Experts

Tim Clare

Director

Simon Pickup

Managing Director

Middle East

Andy Marsh

Associate Director

Charles Faulkner

Head of EHS

Middle East

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