Accreditations

ISO 9001:2015 has become the International reference for quality requirements with certification, the preferred solution for over half a million organisations in at least 159 countries. Focus on quality is important in sustaining long term business success and Hardscape’s commitment to high standards was initially rewarded in December 2006 with an internationally recognised quality management system (QMS) Standard in ISO 9001:2008.

This industry standard accreditation, from a reputable provider, sets out a clear demonstration and intent of Hardscape’s responsibilities towards quality management systems and processes. In line with the criteria for accreditation, annual assessment audits are carried out to continually refine our procedures and processes.

Hardscape is proud to be a member of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), a leading alliance of trade unions, NGOs, and businesses, working together to advance human rights in global supply chains. Since 1988, the ETI and its members have been a driving force in tackling human rights issues.

ETI influences business to act responsibly and promote decent work. Taking a unique approach to business and human rights, ETI’s members work together to tackle the complex challenges of today’s global supply chains, improving the lives of workers worldwide.

As an ETI member we commit to the ETI Base Code and are supported by ETI to continuously improve our approach to tackling human rights issues in our supply chains, taking collective action on systemic issues, and creating an enabling environment for workers.

Hardscape are full members within ETI where upon we require our supply chain partners to adopt the 9 Base Code Principles which are:

1. No forced labour.
2. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected.
3. Safe and hygienic working conditions.
4. Child labour shall not be used.
5. Living wages are paid.
6. Working hours are not excessive.
7. No discrimination is practiced.
8. Regular employment is provided.
9. No harsh or inhumane treatment.

Please find more information on our ETI status here.

As part of Hardscape’s commitment to the ethical and sustainable sourcing of natural stone we have signed up to the Stone Federation’s Responsible Sourcing Pledge.

The Responsible Sourcing Pledge is an opportunity for Stone Federation members, architects and major contractors alike to demonstrate their commitment to the issues of ethical and sustainable sourcing of natural stone.

As part of the Responsible Sourcing Pledge, The Stone Federation GB are encouraging all members to commit to their Sustainability Statement and to start their journey on the Ethical Stone Register.

The statement reads as follows:

“As part of our commitment to the ethical and sustainable sourcing of materials, we are adding our name to the Stone Federation Responsible Sourcing Pledge. We are committed to adhering to the Stone Federation Sustainability Statement and starting our journey on the Ethical Stone Register.”

The issues of ethical and sustainable sourcing require the commitment of the whole supply chain, which is why the Responsible Sourcing Pledge is aimed at materials suppliers, specifiers, consultants and contractors.

Find out more about the Pledge and how to get involved.

At Hardscape we believe that climate change demands urgent and universal action. The Hardscape Group is proud to sign The Climate Pledge. We stand with the other signatories of The Climate Pledge, in a commitment to being net zero carbon by 2040 at the latest across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 — ten years ahead of The Paris Agreement. In addition, as a signatory of The Climate Pledge, Hardscape will:

• Measure and report greenhouse gas emissions on a regular basis.
• Implement decarbonisation strategies in line with the Paris Agreement through real business change and innovations, including efficiency improvements, renewable energy, materials reductions, and other carbon emission elimination strategies.
• Take actions to neutralise any remaining emissions with additional, quantifiable, real, permanent, and socially beneficial offsets to achieve net zero annual carbon emissions by 2040.

The Climate Pledge is a commitment to net zero carbon by 2040 that forms a cross-sector community of companies and organisations, working together to crack the climate crisis and solve the challenges of decarbonising our economy. The Climate Pledge was co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism in 2019.

By joining The Climate Pledge, Hardscape are reinforcing their commitment to sustainability and are excited to join a community that will share knowledge, ideas and best practices.

Hardscape are partners with NBS, which means you can find our products on NBS Source. NBS Source is a free-to-use construction product platform that allows you to quickly and easily find, select and specify our products. Boasting enhanced product data in NBS standardised specification format and a range of content, from case studies to third party certificates; NBS Source gives you the detailed information you need to make informed product decisions.

Browse Hardscape’s products on NBS Source.

SSIP was founded in May 2009 following the Government report on Accelerating the SME economic engine: through transparent, simple and strategic procurement. Supported by the HSE SSIP aims to streamline prequalification and encourage straightforward mutual recognition between its Member Schemes.

SSIP is committed to ensure reduction in health and safety assessment costs and bureaucracy in the supply chain, by making cross-recognition between member schemes as effective as possible.

Hardscape have been verified to hold SSIP status via Acclaim on the Constructionline platform and have been awarded accordingly with a Certificate of Health & Safety Accreditation.