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NBRA announces AkzoNobel partnership
- 22/03/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The NBRA/VBRA has announced that AkzoNobel has joined as official paint supplier partner. The partnership continues a long-standing relationship, and will see AkzoNobel working with the NBRA/VBRA towards achieving a more sustainable future for the sector through its range of products and digital [...] -
AA announces sustainability partnership with Safetykleen
- 14/03/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The AA is partnering with Safetykleen to offer expert parts cleaning and waste management solutions across its approved garage network. Support packages will include parts washers, all-in-one servicing and waste collection specially designed to meet the needs of the garages in the network while also helping the AA [...] -
Vehicle Crash Repairs announces new sustainable site
- 08/03/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Vehicle Crash Repairs is moving into a new 30,000-sqft site in Milton Keynes to accelerate its drive towards more sustainable operations. The insurer-approved bodyshop business has invested heavily in new green technology and equipment as it moves closer towards becoming a carbon-neutral vehicle repair [...] -
Vella Group joins AkzoNobel sustainability network
- 06/03/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Vella Group has become the first UK business to achieve Level 1 Certification and become an official partner within AkzoNobel’s Sustainable Repair Network. AkzoNobel’s Sustainable Repair Network supports customers become more sustainable by helping them measure CO2e emissions, identify opportunities to [...] -
GKN Automotive expands sustainability role
- 08/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Global leader in drive systems GKN Automotive has expanded the role of chief communications and sustainability officer Dr Clare Wyatt to include the global human resources function. She will take the role of chief people, communications and sustainability officer. Dr Wyatt joined GKN Automotive in January 2020 [...] -
Premier ARC celebrates PAS 2060 certification
- 01/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Premier Accident Repair Centre has secured PAS 2060 certification. The internationally recognised standard, developed by BSI and the Carbon Trust, represents the highest benchmark in responsible carbon management. The company’s journey to carbon neutrality involved a series of strategic steps aimed at reducing [...] -
Date set for Greener Bodyshop Awards 2024
- 19/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has announced the date and venue for the 2024 Greener Bodyshop Awards (GBSA). The awards, which showcase the repairer industry’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, take place at the Coventry Building Society Arena on 10 September. Martyn [...] -
Fix Auto UK achieves sustainability milestone
- 15/12/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fix Auto UK has achieved PAS 2060 accreditation for all its wholly owned repair centres. The centres that have gained their PAS 2060 certificates are Fix Auto Barnsley, Fix Auto Colwyn Bay, Fix Auto Crawley, Fix Auto Castleford, Fix Auto Daventry, Fix Auto Henley-on-Thames, Fix Auto Liverpool South, Fix Auto [...] -
Auto Windscreens targets meet SBTi standard
- 14/12/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Auto Windscreens’ greenhouse gas emission reduction targets have been approved against the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) net-zero criteria. The company was the first windscreen provider to publish its action plan last year, which includes deliverables in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. The company’s [...] -
Autoglass announces The Green Insurer partnership
- 13/12/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Autoglass has been named a partner of choice for The Green Insurer and will now offer vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration services to all of the insurer’s customers nationwide. The partnership is representative of a growing demand from automotive insurance companies to work with companies with [...]