Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products BES6001 version 3 update Closing stakeholders workshop. Part of the BRE Trust

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1 Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products BES6001 version 3 update Closing stakeholders workshop Part of the BRE Trust

2 Agenda 1. Introduction -Dave Richardson 2. Consultation and update process -Katie Livesey 3. Top 3 FAQs on new criteria -Tim Barrow Williams 4. Top 3 FAQs on application of criteria -Derek Hughes 5. Questions and discussion

3 Materials (embodied impacts) are increasingly important Allwood & Cullen, UIT, 2012

4 Sustainable Products - Dave Richardson Recognition of the positive contribution that materials make within sustainable construction This update of BES6001 (October 2012) Evolution of a relatively young standard Providing solutions for all actors in the supply chain through stakeholder consultation Commitment to working together (Ska Rating, LEED, BREEAM)

5 We look forward to working with you Pilot case studies with SMEs Internationalisation Other sectors (looking at system and complex products, infrastructure, looking into internal product applications) Chain of custody type tracking system where appropriate Connecting the Demand and Supply side of supply chains Promotion and raising awareness of responsible sourcing issues Presentation on line tomorrow

6 Consultation and update process Katie Livesey

7 BES6001 update schedule Kick off meeting (30 th October 2012) Online stakeholder consultation (January to March 2013) Workshops with stakeholders (May/June 2013) November online stakeholder consultation on draft BES6001 version 3 (deadline 27 th November 2013) December closing stakeholders workshop (TODAY)** The final version will be available at the end of January 2014 From 1st April 2014 BES 6001 version 3 becomes operational

8 Proposed changes to the update schedule Original plan was to launch version 3 in September 2013 but this has been moved due to higher commitment to consultation Request for an opportunity to comment on the next version of the draft (meeting on 5 th December 2013) Short period (2 weeks) Plan to send out draft version 3 end of January 2014 with 2 weeks rapid consultation response Version 3 launch end of February 2014 From 1st May 2014 BES 6001 version 3 becomes operational

9 Analysis of certification levels Excellent 2% Pass 6% Very Good 55% Good 37%

10 Stakeholders online feedback (February 2013) FAVOURING STATUS QUO Waste management Responsible sourcing policy General section Quality management system CHANGE LCA Material traceability Transport Health and safety Resource use Employment and skills

11 BES 6001 new credits (BS8902) -Ecotoxicity -Energy Management -Business Ethics Environmental Recyclability and recycled content Renewability Harvesting or extraction impacts Greenhouse gas emissions Energy usage Water usage Transport impacts Biodiversity Waste management Social Workers conditions Safe and healthy working conditions Slave labour Child labour Fair wages Working hours and holidays Complaints and prosecutions Skills and training Community relations Economic Contribution to the built environment Ethical business practice Contribution to diversity and stability of the local economy Long-term financial viability

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13 Stakeholders feedback November 2013 more focus on the organisation rather than the product itself Other 9% all RS processes should be made compulsory.more like a framework for PQQ s and general sustainability management rather than specifically for responsible sourcing. Demand 30% Supply 61% business ethics should be compulsory far too many changes

14 Widen requirements more than just a written policy -demonstration and evidence of compliance down supply chain should be made compulsory.basic non-compulsory levels. incomplete and does not provide confidence that these issues are being investigated in the supply chain Each material has a unique supply chain with its own complexities one size does not fit all..whilst maintaining their integrity and original philosophy. COMPULSORY - The organisation shall have a quality management system to ISO 9001 or equivalent,.and responsible sourcing procedures, and which includes in its scope the assessed product..

15 Stakeholders feedback November 2013 Revolution Compulsory elements Raising the bar too fast Clarity of application The use of ISOs Evidence and interpretation Effort Practicality Risk Robustness

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17 3.2. Organisational Management Requirements 4 C 3.3. Supply Chain Management Requirements - 3 C 3.4. Environmental and Social Requirements 8/2C 11/8C 4 new Supplementary points

18 Top 3 FAQs on new criteria Tim Barrow Williams

19 Energy management Added for better alignment with BS 8902 GHG management may drive fuel switching Energy efficiency reduces demand cost, risk and capacity benefits Feedback: inclusion of ISO too onerous focus on extraction & primary processing not always significant Requirement to be scaled back to part a) only, and not compulsory

20 Greenhouse gas emissions Revised for clarity Feedback: requirements of ISO too onerous change to principles reduction in scoring not commensurate with effort & importance legal competition issues for some concentrated markets separate management system should not be required The requirement will be revised based on these comments

21 Ecotoxicity Added for better alignment with BS 8902 Intent is for a pro-active approach to elimination of SVHC from supply chain Built on existing regulation Feedback: How do those not using SVHC achieve credit? What will auditor look for? Requirement to be scaled back to part a) only, and not compulsory Operational guidance will be provided if not a significant issue then assessment can be very simple

22 Top 3 FAQs on application of criteria Derek Hughes

23 3.2.3 Quality management system & operational management of responsible sourcing Change this clause to ensure focus is on the existence of ISO 9001 based QMS. ISO and OHSAS should be removed as ISO14001 or OHSAS are covered in clauses and respectively ISO 9000 is stated, yet later ISO 9001, reference the umbrella standard - consistency? ISO 9001 is a management system standard (as are ISO & OHSAS 18001) they do not cover products.

24 3.2.3 Quality management system & operational management of responsible sourcing Change this clause to ensure focus is on the existence of ISO 9001 based QMS. ISO and OHSAS should be removed as ISO14001 or OHSAS are covered in clauses and respectively. Prime purpose here is to ensure company has ISO 9001 which includes within its scope for the BES 6001 assessed products. A secondary purpose is to ensure that RS procedures are integrated into management systems. Sometimes procedures may be in EMS, H&S MS not QMS so this approach shouldn t be disbarred by limiting the scope of the clause. ISO 9000 is stated, yet later ISO 9001, reference the umbrella standard - consistency? Yes. An issue of consistency to be sorted in final version ISO 9001 is a management system standard (as are ISO & OHSAS 18001) they do not cover products. But ISO 9001 etc specifies a scope as part of the certification. The scope is used to ensure the certified quality (environment or H&S) principles cover the products under BES 6001 assessment

25 3.2.4 Supplier management system BES 6001 v3 seems much more onerous regarding risk assessment of non-oecd materials. In v2, it was not necessary for a company to undertake risk assessments for minor constituents (<2% total). In v3 seems that 98% of constituent materials sourced from outside the EU/OECD need risk assessment. A risk-based approach for this section is necessary. Part (b) introduces a new term - direct suppliers are these suppliers of any good or service (not necessarily constituent material)? Why is it necessary to maintain a list of suppliers of constituent materials in the assessed product? V3 implies that if Tier 1 supplier is located in the EU, but constituent materials are actually sourced from outside the EU, it will not be necessary to carry out an additional risk assessment. Is this correct?

26 3.2.4 Supplier management system BES 6001 v3 seems much more onerous regarding risk assessment of non-oecd materials. In v2, it was not necessary for a company to undertake risk assessments for minor constituents (<2% total). In v3 seems that 98% of constituent materials sourced from outside the EU/OECD need risk assessment. No change, the approach is still that maximum of 2% of minor inputs from non-oecd countries do not need risk assessment. A risk-based approach for this section is necessary. Yes, agreed. And as the maturity of responsible sourcing advances so will BES 6001 s adoption of this type of approach. Part (b) introduces a new term, direct suppliers. Are these suppliers of any goods or service (not necessarily constituent material)? No, BES 6001 still remains focused on material inputs. Though there are moves to develop schemes looking at ethical sourcing of goods and services. Why is it necessary to maintain a list of suppliers of constituent materials in the assessed product? This seems a rational basis for organisations to understand and track the compliance of suppliers (eg re certification, compliance with vendor requirements etc ). v3 implies that if Tier 1 supplier is located in the EU, but constituent materials are actually sourced from outside the EU, it will not be necessary to carry out an additional risk assessment. Is this correct? At this stage yes. Again maturity of the sector is a challenge here. As individual extraction sectors (eg Al, Cu etc ) develop such risk assessment will become easier.

27 3.3.1 Material traceability through the supply chain What is benchmark ISO 9001 refers to the purchasing process and the purchased product(s) and traceability is of these Tier 1 products, not the raw materials per se, which is a more realistic target. Remove 60%, 75%, 90% divisions and have one single level. In addition, everything else not in the % threshold must have an element of risk assessment. Otherwise, is balance unknown and uncontrolled? Those materials or products with the highest ethical risk should be prioritised.

28 3.3.1 Material traceability through the supply chain What is benchmark. Will be in Guidance Notes, but as in v2 where there is an industry benchmark this should be used. If there is no industry benchmark then this is not possible - again a maturity issue. There may be a need for various sectors to start thinking about what these benchmarks should be. It s not possible to specify a single one as there are significant differences between sectors. ISO 9001 refers to the purchasing process and the purchased product(s) and traceability is of these Tier 1 products, not the raw materials per se, which is a more realistic target. See diagram, and note the 4 types of inputs 1. Extraction of raw materials, 2. Recycled materials, 3. By-products or production residues, and 4. Commodity traded chemicals/materials. Remove 60%, 75%, 90% divisions and have one single level. In addition, everything else not in the % threshold must have an element of risk assessment. Otherwise, is balance unknown and uncontrolled? The 60%, 75% and 90% levels will remain. But these levels are about traceability, EMS and H&S MS coverage. Risk assessment is always at 98% minimum (see 3.2.4) Those materials or products with the highest ethical risk should be prioritised. As note in yes, agreed. As the maturity of responsible sourcing advances so will BES 6001 s adoption of this type of approach

29 Increased transparency of BES 6001 certificate

30 Page of update screen shot

31 Questions