Sustainability in the Finishes and Interiors Sector
FIS is committed to taking a pro-active lead, not just in supporting the UK ambition to net zero carbon by 2050, but delivering profound transformation within our supply chain on all aspects of ethical and environmental sustainability.
In this toolkit we look at some of the key actions that you can take and also some of the wider sector initiatives that can support your business in setting a sustainability strategy. The aim is to support companies in meeting the ethical and environmental aspects of sustainability considered from the three dimension of planet, people and profit across the entire construction supply chain. Definitions of sustainability do vary, but focus is on where our sector can make a positive impact in line with the UN Sustainability goals and the Net Zero agenda in the UK.
FIS 10 Golden Rules for Waste Reduction
Introducing Sustainability
General Principles
Relevant Literature
Reuse
Sector Specific Activities
Flooring
Plasterboard
Ceilings
How to measure sustainability
Sustainability related to your activities
Sustainability related to your organisation
Training
FIS has partnered with the Supply Chain Sustainability School
Zero carbon resources for finishes and interiors
Free-to-access training materials, videos, webinars and resources.
FREE sustainability learning pathway “‘FIS Sustainability Awareness: Doing Business Better”.
Sustainability Headlines
Copies of energy management standard BSI ISO 50005 available for free to support SMEs
Given the need to focus all efforts on reducing the cost of energy, SME's are reminded that they can get a free copy of the standard BSI ISO 50005 on energy management. The aim of the guide is to help SMEs with their decarbonisation journey, and BEIS in a practical...
Exciting Opportunity for FIS Members to train their Sustainability Champion (FREE)
Working with Birmingham University FIS have been offered a limited number of places on a new and exciting Net Zero Together training course that will support businesses in improving sustainability within their business and on their projects. The course is aimed at...
Taking account of carbon reduction plans in the procurement of major government contracts
Last year, the Cabinet Office issued a Public Procurement Note stipulating that government contracts procuring goods and/or services with an anticipated contract value above £5 million per annum will require suppliers to provide evidence of carbon reduction plans. ...
CICV member FIS, backs first Green Home Festival
FIS has thrown its support behind the upcoming Green Home Festival, which will be officially opened on Monday 8 August 2022 by Patrick Harvie as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights will be...
Helping members understand the net zero agenda and its relevance to the sector
Net Zero is rapidly becoming a high priority and therefore the FIS Sustainability Group has put together a series of papers to help FIS members understand more about the net zero agenda and its relevance to the finishes and interior sector. These papers provide...
Greenwashing – make sure your claims don’t come out in the wash
The Competition and Markets Authority has produced its Green Claims Code to help businesses understand how to communicate their green credentials while reducing the risk of misleading consumers. The Code focuses on 6 principles that are based on existing consumer law,...
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Path to Net Zero
The CLC Roadmap to Recovery has laid out proposals to secure the future of construction, while setting the industry on a sustainable path towards recovery. But what does this mean to projects in our sector.
Calculating your carbon footprint
As the industry is becoming more aware of the urgency to work towards net zero carbon targets, it is important that organisations start measuring their carbon footprint.