sustainability

Collision repair sector lagging behind EV uptake

A new report has revealed that the rapid uptake of electric vehicles is leaving the collision repair sector behind. The study warned that key gaps in training, diagnostics, legislation and […]

HMG Paints secures ISO 14001 certification

Independent paint manufacturer HMG Paints has underlined its commitment to sustainability by achieving ISO 14001 certification. ISO 14001 is an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an […]

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ARIES standard secures widespread industry support

More than half of repairers have signed up to ARIES (Automotive Repair Industry Environmental Standard) since it was introduced in the summer. The new standard has been designed to succeed […]

LKQ hosts Introduction to Sustainability training day

LKQ has hosted bodyshop apprentices at a dedicated ‘Introduction to Sustainability’ training day. This follows the recent National Bodyshop Repair Association (NBRA) Apprentice Breakfast Club, which took place with the […]

Green NCAP awards two top Sustainability Ratings

Green NCAP has awarded two models the highest Sustainability Rating based on their environmental impact throughout their whole life cycles. Set up to assess new vehicles on their sustainability and […]

iRG pledges support to JUST ONE Tree

iRG has announced it is supporting JUST ONE Tree, a non-profit initiative campaigning to reduce CO2 through global reforestation. As part of its support, Wales’ largest group of vehicle repair centres […]