1 A published sustainability policy (mandatory)
2 Monitoring of progress towards sustainability using specific management targets
3 A programme of involvement with their local community on social issues and with the steel construction community generally
4 An accredited H&SMS to OHSAS 18001 or H&S management as an integral part of a QMS accredited to BS EN ISO 9001
5 IIP accreditation or a structured programme for personnel training, development and communication
6 A published equal opportunities policy
7 A published ethical trading policy
8 An accredited EMS to BS EN ISO 14001
9 Use of environmental impact assessment for process improvement;
10 A policy to manage energy and vehicle fuel usage in the business
11 A policy to question whether suppliers have published sustainability policies
12 An accredited QMS to BS EN ISO 9001