sustainability

ARIES standard deadlines key to commitment

Repairers have been reminded of the timescales they are required to meet to secure the ARIES standard. The ARIES team introduced defined timescales last year to strengthen accountability and demonstrate […]

Fix Auto Basingstoke unveils new sustainable site

Fix Auto Basingstoke has unveiled its new 25,000 sqft state-of-the-art vehicle repair centre. With a focus on sustainability, the site is just yards away from Fix Auto Basingstoke’s secondary 15,000 […]

RAC rewarded with sustainability silver from EcoVadis

The RAC has been awarded a Silver rating by EcoVadis for its commitment to sustainability. EcoVadis is the world’s largest provider of business sustainability ratings. It evaluates organisations across environment, […]

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ARIES webinar for repairers set for next week

A free ARIES webinar will take place next week to provide the collision repair aftermarket with a greater understanding of the new standard. Hosted by the ARIES Group at 3:00pm […]

Auto Plas Bumper Recycling partners NBRA

The National Body Repair Association has announced that Auto Plas Bumper Recycling has become an official member partner. Auto Plas Bumper Recycling is the UK’s largest recycler of automotive bumpers, […]

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 […]