14001 & BREEAM Certification
Burlington Slate is presently working towards ISO14001 certification. The main objective is to become the first UK Producer of Roofing and Architectural Slate to have its products registered and certified with BREEAM.
Taken from BSI Webpage
ISO 14001 is an internationally accepted standard that sets out how you can go about putting in place an effective Environmental Management System (EMS). The standard is designed to address the delicate balance between maintaining profitability and reducing environmental impact; with the commitment of your entire organization, it can enable you to achieve both objectives.
http://www.bsigroup.com/en/Assessment-and-certification-services/management-systems/Standards-and-Schemes/ISO-14001/
Taken from Breeam Webpage
BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment Method) is the leading and most widely used environmental assessment method for buildings. It sets the standard for best practice in sustainable design and has become the de facto measure used to describe a building's environmental performance.
http://www.breeam.org/page.jsp?id=66