Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products
Responsible sourcing of materials (RSM) provides a holistic approach to managing a product from the point at which a material is mined or harvested in its raw state through manufacture and processing, through use, re-use and recycling, until its final disposal as waste with no further value.
Responsible sourcing of materials (RSM) is demonstrated through an ethos of supply chain management and product stewardship and encompasses social, economic and environmental dimensions.
Responsible sourcing of materials addresses aspects such as stakeholder engagement, labour practices and the management of supply chains serving materials sectors upstream of the manufacturer.
New Framework Standard
BRE Global has launched a new framework standard for the responsible sourcing of construction products - BES 6001 Standard
To download a copy of the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products Standard please go to the related files section on the right hand side of this page within the green box.
The standard sets out requirements under 3 main headings:
- Organisational management
- Supply chain management
- Environmental and social issues
To meet this Standard, organisations must satisfy certain compulsory elements. In addition, there are higher levels of compliance that can result in a higher performance rating being awarded. This Standard will also provide a route to obtaining credits under the BREEAM family of certification schemes.
To apply to join the scheme and for further information, email responsiblesourcing@bre.co.uk or telephone 01923 664100
