Reducing emissions

Iron technology company Saint-Gobain PAM UK has been awarded certification to the world-class, ISO-accredited CEMARS (Certified Emissions Measurement And Reduction Scheme) standard by the Achilles carbonReduction programme. CEMARS certification confirms the company has measured its greenhouse gas emissions in
May 10, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Iron technology company 5475 Saint-Gobain PAM UK has been awarded certification to the world-class, ISO-accredited  CEMARS (Certified Emissions Measurement And Reduction Scheme) standard by the Achilles carbonReduction programme.

CEMARS certification confirms the company has measured its greenhouse gas emissions in compliance with ISO 14064-1:2006 and has committed to managing and reducing its emissions in respect of all operational activities across its water and sewer, municipals and soil and drain business units.

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