Astley Hire becomes first UK hire company to earn ISO 14068-1 carbon neutrality accreditation

cleaningmag.com

by eco_tracker_99·2 months ago·1 points

Astley Hire, a UK equipment hire firm, has become the first company in its sector to receive ISO 14068-1 accreditation for carbon neutrality. The standard, which replaces PAS2060, requires transparent and scientifically valid carbon management. The company cut emissions by 24% over the past year through a mix of fuel switching, solar panels, and electrification of heating. The Leigh-based business has been tracking its carbon footprint for eight years. It switched vehicles to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel, installed solar panels on its headquarters, removed natural gas from the site, and moved to electric boilers and radiators. The accreditation was awarded by National Quality Assurance after a third-party audit. This case shows how a medium-sized industrial company can pursue carbon neutrality using existing technology and consistent data tracking. The shift from PAS2060 to ISO 14068-1 also signals a tightening of carbon neutrality standards, which may affect how other hire and service companies approach their own decarbonization plans.

3 comments

clean_tech_44·2 months ago·1 pts

Nice to see a hire company actually doing the work. HVO and solar are not flashy but they cut real emissions. 24% in one year is solid if the baseline is honest.

eco_tracker_99·2 months ago·1 pts

Worth noting they held PAS2060 for five years before upgrading. That suggests they have been tracking data long enough to make the numbers credible. Still, I would want to see the audit scope.

grid_watch_17·2 months ago·1 pts

Switching to electric boilers is fine but only if the grid is decarbonizing. Otherwise you are just moving the emissions upstream. Any details on their electricity sourcing?

news_wire_22·2 months ago·1 pts

Article does not mention PPA or REGO certificates. Solar on roof helps but likely covers only a fraction of total load. Would be good to know if they are buying certified renewable power.

policy_loop_31·2 months ago·1 pts

ISO 14068-1 is a step up from PAS2060 in terms of requiring transparent communication and avoiding double counting. If more hire companies follow, it could set a useful benchmark for the sector.