The UK enforces strict environmental laws and regulations to protect both the public and the environment. Some accreditations and certifications are mandatory for operating within the waste management industry, while others demonstrate a company’s commitment to high environmental standards and help build client trust.
At Hydro Cleansing Ltd. (HCL), we are proud to have achieved 11 significant accreditations and certifications. These not only enhance our operational efficiency and sustainability but also reinforce client confidence and prioritise the safety of the public and the environment above profits. Over the past 24 years, we have continually improved our operations and minimised our environmental impact. Our investment in innovation has earned us some of the industry’s most respected accreditations, showcasing HCL’s dedication to excellence, sustainability, and safety.
Hydro Cleansing Ltd.’s Accreditations & Certifications
Acclaim SSIP (Safety Systems in Procurement)
Acclaim SSIP ensures companies meet strict health and safety standards, particularly when competing for contracts in sectors like construction and waste management. It is part of the SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) framework, which streamlines pre-qualification processes for health and safety, making it easier for businesses to prove their compliance with legal and industry-specific safety requirements.
Acclaim SSIP highlights HCL’s health and safety standards, simplifies procurement processes, reduces liability risk for clients and builds client confidence in our commitment to safety.
Achilles UVDB Silver+
Achilles UVDB is the UK utility industry’s dedicated community, providing a trusted supplier pre-qualification system to help the sector manage supply chain risks and ensure compliance with EU regulations.
Achieving Achilles UVDB Silver Plus demonstrates the thorough independent audit of our health, safety, quality, and environmental management systems, both in-house and on-site, with regular reassessments. This gives utility companies confidence in our capabilities and safety standards, ensuring their supply chain remains transparent, efficient, and composed of only the best partners.
Builders Profile
Builder’s Profile is an online certification which demonstrates a company meets important industry standards, specifically in regards for construction projects. It simplifies the process of sharing company information with potential clients, such as safety records, insurance, and other qualifications.
Having this certification allows us to streamline the process for our clients and partners by quickly and efficiently demonstrating our compliance with industry regulations.
CHAS Environmental, CHAS SSIP (Safety Systems in Procurement), and CHAS Advanced.
CHAS Advanced involves a thorough evaluation of a company’s health and safety policies, procedures, and performance, extending beyond basic compliance to assess the effectiveness of the systems in place. This accreditation upholds higher standards for health and safety management, including detailed risk assessments, comprehensive safety training programs, and oversight of health and safety practices throughout the organisation.
In contrast, CHAS Environmental focuses on environmental management, while CHAS SSIP (Safety Systems in Procurement) addresses general health and safety concerns.
By obtaining these accreditations, HCL demonstrates its commitment to superior standards in both health and safety and sustainability.
FORS Gold
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, or FORS, is an accreditation designed to recognise and improve fleet management practices. It has three levels: bronze, silver and Gold. FORS Gold represents the pinnacle of fleet management accreditation, demonstrating that a company has met the most stringent requirements for fleet operations. Gold accreditation requires compliance with advanced standards in areas such as driver training, vehicle maintenance, safety measures, and environmental impact. It signifies a commitment to best practices in all aspects of fleet management and reducing environmental impact.
FORS Gold sets HCL apart from competitors highlighting exceptional standards in fleet management, safety, efficiency and environmental performance.
ISO 9001:2015 UKAS Accredited
WHAT IS ISO 9001?
ISO 9001:2015 is an international certified standard used by over 1 million businesses worldwide to prove that they are consistently able to provide services that meet the needs of their customers. The standard sets out requirements for a quality management system and helps businesses to streamline their processes, become more efficient and improve the quality of the services they offer.
This standard is based on a number of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, the motivation and implication of top management, the process approach and continual improvement. Using ISO 9001:2015 helps ensure that customers get consistent, good-quality services. With quality management systems in place, we can consistently meet our customers’ expectations thereby improving customer satisfaction.
Hydro Cleansing Ltd. are delighted to announce that we have been awarded ISO 9001 certified status. HCL’s certification is integral to the way we conduct our business and provides our customers with the confidence that we operate to the highest of standards. The certification is awarded following a rigorous, in-depth audit of our processes and quality management systems by an independent auditor.
Gaining certified status not only demonstrates that HCL have consistent, defined processes in place but also guides HCL’s future development and growth, ensuring HCL always keep the satisfaction of our customers as a top priority.
ISO 14001:2015 UKAS Accredited
WHAT IS ISO 14001?
ISO 14001:2015 is the International Standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and was designed to help businesses and other organisations to reduce their environmental impact. Protecting the environment is an important business issue. Many organisations now require suppliers to have specific environmental management plans.
ISO 14001:2015 is also the most important standard in the ISO 14000 series of environmental management standards that have been developed to recognise companies that are committed to reducing their environmental impact and improving our material recovery to become an influential wet waste recycling leader in a circular economy, placing materials back into re-use avoiding Landfill.
Implementing ISO 14001:2015 helps HCL to demonstrate to customers and stakeholders that a business is committed to reducing its environmental impact. The ISO 14001:2015 standard provides us with an internationally recognised certificate that demonstrates our pledge to reducing waste, improving our resource efficiency, as well as cutting our waste management costs.
Why are ISO accreditations important for our clients and potential customers?
ISO accreditations are important as they demonstrate the quality of service provided. Investing in a new product or service, often from a company that you have not worked with previously can be a bit unnerving. The ISO certificate is a testimony of trust, that demonstrates our commitment to you.
Now that Hydro Cleansing have officially been Audited and approved for the renewal of the ISO accreditations, we can proudly state that HCL operates with both quality and transparency in everything we do (even though we did it before being awarded these prestigious accolades).
Here at HCL, we integrate the promise and guarantee of quality in our daily work and continuously challenge ourselves to improve our quality management systems to provide services that exceed the expectations of our customers.
Safe Contractor SSIP (Safety Systems in Procurement)
Safe Contractor SSIP (Safety Systems in Procurement) is an accreditation within the SSIP framework that verifies a company's compliance with rigorous health and safety standards. It simplifies the pre-qualification process across industries where health and safety are crucial, providing a standardised method to assess safety practices and making it easier for companies to demonstrate their credentials to potential clients.
By achieving the Safe Contractor SSIP accreditation, HCL showcases its high health and safety standards, offering clients assurance of compliance and building trust in our services.
Our Promise to You
Hydro Cleansing Ltd. stands as a trusted and certified leader in the waste management industry. Our commitment to achieving the highest standards through our 11 accreditations and certifications ensures that we are not only compliant but also dedicated to the health, safety, and environmental sustainability of every project we undertake. We promise to always deliver a bespoke service to the highest standard while remaining conscious of our sustainability goals.
If you're looking for a reliable, accredited partner for your waste management needs, we encourage you to reach out. Let Hydro Cleansing deliver certified, dependable solutions tailored to your business.
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