Kloeckner Metals achieves Excellent Responsible Sourcing rating

Kloeckner Metals UK has achieved the BES 6001 ‘Excellent’ certification rating for its Leeds, Westok, Thurrock and Dudley sites, which allows the company to demonstrate that its products are made with constituent materials that have been responsibly sourced.

The company said the ‘Excellent’ rating is an endorsement of its dedication to environmental issues, and puts it in the elite group of 8.33% of UK steel product companies that have successfully managed to raise their responsible sourcing procedures to the highest possible standard.

Kloeckner Metals UK CEO Peter Whiting, said: “Responsible sourcing is a key part of our sustainability strategy, and we are incredibly proud that we are among the first companies in the UK to achieve the highest standard for steel products.

“With sustainability being a top priority, this certification reassures our customers that in the process of sourcing high-quality products and services, we act ethically and responsibly.”