Green Compass
Derwen were one of the ten pathfinder companies in the pioneering of this publicly available specification (PAS) for performance. The PAS 402 was sponsored by Constructing Excellence in Wales and its development facilitated by the British Standards Institution (BSI) in consultation with waste industry stakeholders.The PAS is focused on the performance of the waste management company and aims to provide the customer with confidence that the waste is being handled in an environmentally sound and legal manner.Derwen was on of the first companies to achieve accreditation in June 2009, and annual audits are conducted to ensure compliance.

Green Dragon
Derwen have achieved level 3 of this environmental standard which recognises that not only do we demonstrate a commitment towards environmental management but we focus and conduct our business in a controlled and measured manner.This system encourages continual improvement and we hope to continually build on our accreditation.

ISO Accreditation
We have now acheived the following ISO accreditation; ISO9001 in Quality, ISO14001 in Environmental management and ISO18001 Health and Safety. This integrated management systems demonstrates our high level of commitment towards continual improvement within our organisation.

To view our Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality policy please click here.

Small Workplace Health Award
Derwen employees less than 50 employees and this award for small businesses identifies the priority placed on the health, safety and welfare of the team.

Investors in People
We have used this business framework tool to encourage our team to be involved in every aspect of the business. Derwen recognise that their major asset is their people, and strive to achieve a continually high level of service and satisfaction the IIP is a world class model to achieve best practise in people management.

Award winnning Derwen
In recognition of the innovation and environmental benefits of our process Derwen are proud to have received the following industry awards.

• Construction Skills Built on Success “Directors Award” 2008
• Wales Quality Centre “Innovation Award” shortlist 2008
• Swansea Bay Regional Business Awards, “Training and Development” and “CSR” 2009
• South Wales Business Award “Innovation” 2009
• Neath Port Talbot Environmental Awards, “Green Business of the year” AND “Overall Winners” 2009
• CIWM “UK Green Champions Award” 2010
• CEW SME Award & Waste Minimisation 2010
• Women in Business  Go Green Environmental Award 2011