Building products supplier Grayson has become one of the first UK construction businesses to achieve ISO 14068 carbon neutrality certification.
The standard replaces PAS 2060 with a more rigorous international framework, requiring organisations to measure, reduce and offset emissions using independently verified methodologies.
According to the UK Green Building Council, the built environment accounts for around a quarter of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions and is currently behind the pace of decarbonisation needed to meet the UK’s net zero targets.
Grayson’s certification follows what the company describes as years of investment in reducing waste and increasing renewable energy generation, including solar power, battery storage and lower-carbon logistics. The company has also developed products aimed at helping contractors improve sustainability on site,
The ISO 14068 certification follows earlier sustainability milestones for the company, including Zero Waste to Landfill status and PAS 2060 carbon neutrality certification.
Tony Higson, managing director at Grayson, said: “Achieving ISO 14068 is a hugely significant milestone for Grayson and reflects years of investment, innovation and continuous improvement across every part of our business. As one of the first companies in our sector to achieve this internationally recognised standard, we’re incredibly proud to be leading the way once again.
“ISO 14068 raises the bar significantly compared with previous carbon neutrality standards. For us, sustainability isn’t about making claims – it’s about demonstrating measurable progress that has been independently verified.
“The construction industry is changing rapidly, with sustainability becoming an increasingly important consideration for contractors, developers and clients alike. Achieving ISO 14068 gives our customers confidence that our environmental claims have been independently verified against one of the world’s most robust carbon neutrality standards, while reinforcing our commitment to continuing to reduce our environmental impact in the years ahead.”
David Wilshin, associate director of carbon and procurement at Auditel, which supported Grayson through the certification process, said: “ISO 14068 sets a considerably higher bar than the carbon neutrality standards that came before it. It requires organisations to measure the emissions accurately, demonstrate genuine reductions and offset only what remains – all backed by independently verified evidence rather than self-declared claims.
“Grayson approached this process with real rigour and a clear commitment to doing things properly. To be among the first construction suppliers in the UK to achieve the standard reflects the significant work already embedded across the business.”
Main image: (Left to right) Clare Spivey, sales and marketing director; Kevin Jagg, operations director; and Tony Higson, managing director, Grayson
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