Accreditations & Memberships
At A Better Service (ABS) we’re proud to hold recognised international management-system accreditations that demonstrate our commitment to safe, efficient and environmentally responsible waste management across the United Kingdom.
These independently assessed standards help us control our environmental impact, deliver consistent high-quality services and protect the safety of our people and the public, all of which gives our customers confidence when they choose ABS for waste collection, recycling and site clearance.
ISO 14001: Environmental Management System
ISO 14001 is the international standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It provides a framework for organisations to identify and manage their environmental impacts, prevent pollution, comply with environmental legal requirements and improve environmental performance over time.
What ISO 14001 accreditation means
ISO 14001 ensures we have a structured approach to reduce waste, use resources more efficiently and set measurable environmental objectives, supporting continual improvement across our operations.
Choosing a company certified to ISO 14001 means you’re working with a contractor that actively manages environmental risk, reducing the chance of pollution incidents, helping you meet your own compliance or sustainability targets, and providing credible environmental reporting for audits or tender processes.
ISO 9001: Quality Management System
ISO 9001 is the global standard for quality management systems (QMS). It defines requirements that help organisations deliver consistent products and services, improve operational efficiency and meet customer expectations reliably.
What ISO 9001 accreditation means
ISO 9001 gives us clear, auditable processes for job planning, service delivery and continual review, reducing errors, improving response times and ensuring our teams follow agreed procedures on every contract.
Certification to ISO 9001 means predictable, dependable service. It makes it easier for clients, local authorities and businesses to include ABS in procurement exercises because our processes and performance are independently verified.
ISO 45001: Quality Management System
ISO 45001 is the international standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems. It helps organisations identify and control health and safety risks, prevent workplace injury and illness, and continually improve OH&S performance.
What ISO 45001 accreditation means
ISO 45001 embeds risk-based thinking and strong leadership for safety; it helps protect our crews, drivers and site operatives through documented procedures, training and incident prevention.
When ABS carries out waste works on your site, ISO 45001 certification shows we prioritise safety, lowering the risk of on-site incidents, reducing potential downtime and providing reassurance for contractors, site managers and stakeholders.
Achilles UVDB Silver Plus
Achilles UVDB is a recognised pre-qualification and supplier assurance scheme used across the utilities sector to assess competence, compliance and risk management. Silver Plus status confirms enhanced levels of verification across key business areas.
Achieving Silver Plus demonstrates that ABS has undergone rigorous independent assessment covering health and safety, environmental management, quality systems and financial stability, giving utility clients confidence in our capability and governance.
For customers operating within regulated or high-risk environments, Achilles UVDB Silver Plus simplifies procurement, reduces due-diligence requirements and provides reassurance that ABS meets sector-specific standards for safe, compliant service delivery.
SafeContractor Approved
SafeContractor is a leading health and safety accreditation scheme that assesses contractors against recognised standards, policies and procedures to ensure safe working practices across a wide range of industries.
SafeContractor approval confirms that our health and safety systems are robust, up to date and independently verified, covering risk assessments, method statements, training and ongoing compliance.
Choosing a SafeContractor Approved provider means reduced risk on site, improved contractor management and added assurance that ABS operates responsibly, protecting both people and property during waste collection, recycling and site clearance works.
Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) – Bronze
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a nationally recognised accreditation that promotes best practice in fleet management, safety, fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
FORS Bronze confirms that ABS meets essential standards for fleet operations, including vehicle safety, driver training, legal compliance and effective management of road risk.
For clients, FORS Bronze demonstrates our commitment to safer roads, lower emissions and reliable vehicle operations, helping to support sustainability objectives, reduce risk associated with transport activities and ensure dependable waste services across the UK.