1、raising standards worldwideNO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWBSI British StandardsWB9423_BSI_StandardColCov_noK_AW:BSI FRONT COVERS 5/9/08 12:55 Page 1Responsible sourcing sector certification schemes for construction products SpecificationBS 8902:2009BS 8902:2009
2、 BRITISH STANDARDPublishing and copyright informationThe BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the document was last issued. BSI 2009ISBN 978 0 580 64889 2ICS 03.120.20; 91.010.01The following BSI references relate to the work on this standard: Committee reference SDS/1 Draf
3、t for comment 09/30191222Publication historyFirst published October 2009Amendments issued since publicationDate Text affected BRITISH STANDARD BSI 2009 iBS 8902:2009ContentsForeword iiIntroduction 11 Scope 22 Normative references 23 Terms and definitions 24 Sector certification scheme Requirements 3
4、5 Conformity declarations 8AnnexesAnnex A (normative) Review and follow up Creation and use of a maturity matrix 9Bibliography 11List of figuresFigure 1 Overview of the relationships between BS 8902, sector certification schemes and organizational bodies 1List of tablesTable 1 Relevant sustainabilit
5、y issue identification and reporting 6Table A.1 Sustainable development maturity matrix for continual improvement of organizations seeking certification of their products 10Summary of pagesThis document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to ii, pages 1 to 12, an inside back cove
6、r and a back cover.BS 8902:2009ii BSI 2009BRITISH STANDARDForewordPublishing informationThis British Standard is published by BSI and came into effect on 31 October 2009. It was prepared by Subcommittee SDS/1/6, Responsible sourcing of construction products, under the authority of Technical Committe
7、e SDS/1, Sustainability. A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.Relationship with other publicationsThis standard is a “daughter” standard of BS 8900, Guidance for managing sustainable development. As such, this standard has been written in
8、such a way as to reflect the spirit of BS 8900, and the principles described in the standard are designed to be compatible with BS 8900.However, whereas BS 8900 has the broadest application to organizations (and individuals) and is independent of the nature of their activities, this standard focuses
9、 more specifically on bodies that certify construction products.Certification scheme accreditationUsers of this British Standard are advised to consider the desirability of accreditation of certification schemes in conformity with this British Standard. Presentational conventionsThe provisions of th
10、is standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Its requirements are expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is “shall”.Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented in smaller italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.Contractual a
11、nd legal considerationsThis publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.BRITISH STANDARD BSI 2009 1BS 8902:2009IntroductionThis s
12、tandard provides a framework for the development of sector certification schemes for responsible sourcing of construction products. It does so in alignment with the guidance given in BS 8900, Guidance for managing sustainable development.The relationship between the standard, any sector certificatio
13、n schemes developed in conformity with it and the organizations likely to be involved is shown in Figure 1. Note that, although accreditation of certification schemes is desirable, accreditation is not and cannot be a requirement of this standard.Figure 1 Overview of the relationships between BS 890
14、2, sector certification schemes and organizational bodiesMarket: (procurers, specifiers,contractors, etc.) influences thesector certification schemeSector scheme council (4.2):develops and runs scheme inconformity with BS 8902 inconsultation with its stakeholders (4.4); andoversees certification (4.
15、3)Accreditation body:(Internationallyrecognized: UKAS or equivalent) can accreditcertification schemesagainst BS 8902, andcertification bodies inimplementing sectorscheme scheduleOrganization supplyingconstruction products: appliesto scheme for certification of itsproducts as being responsiblysource
16、d. Possible types of organization include: primaryproduct suppliers, constituentmaterial suppliers, productprocessors and finished productsuppliersCertification body (4.3):run in compliance withBS EN 45011 to certifyapplicant organizationsproducts against the schedule (4.8)KeySolid arrows relationsh
17、ips that have to exist to conform to this standardDotted arrows relationships that are desirable in implementing this standardBS 8902:20092 BSI 2009BRITISH STANDARD1 ScopeThis standard gives requirements for the management, development, content and operation of sector certification schemes for respo
18、nsible sourcing and supply of construction products. NOTE 1 Sector certification schemes can cover single (primary) materials, composite (processed) materials, and/or manufactured items.NOTE 2 It is the scheme that conforms to this standard and not a company or product.2 Normative referencesThe foll
19、owing referenced document is indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.BS EN 45011, General requirements for bodies operating produ
20、ct certification systems3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this standard, the terms and definitions given in BS EN 45011 and the following apply.3.1 certification bodybody that certifies products against the requirements of a scheme schedule (3.8)3.2 construction productproduct intended for
21、incorporation in the structure of a building or in civil engineering works3.3 issuepotential area of influence/impact by the sector on sustainability3.4 objectiveintended long-term influence of the scheme on an issue3.5 productmaterial or manufactured item produced (extracted, grown, processed, repr
22、ocessed, recycled or made) for sale3.6 requirementmeasurable level of achievement and/or action demanded of an organization seeking certification for its product(s)NOTE Requirements may also include aspirational/non-obligatory goals.3.7 responsible sourcingmanagement of sustainable development in th
23、e provision or procurement of a product3.8 scheme scheduledocumented set of requirements defined by a sector scheme council, setting out the obligations of an organization in managing the supply of a defined group of construction products, and the associated procedures for certification (4.3) to det
24、ermine compliance grant, maintain, withdraw and, if applicable, suspend certificationBRITISH STANDARD BSI 2009 3BS 8902:20093.9 sector certification schemecertification system for relevant responsible sourcing scheme for a defined range of products (3.5)NOTE 1 Sectors are likely to be defined by com
25、monality and limited by the practicality of standardizing their responsible sourcing procedures.NOTE 2 Sectors might be based around a single material, a group of composite materials or a group of complex products.3.10 sector scheme councilpanel responsible for the development, management and progre
26、ss of a sector certification scheme (3.9)3.11 sustainable developmentan enduring, balanced approach to economic activity, environmental responsibility and social progressBS 89003.12 targettimebound actions for, and effects of, successful implementation of a scheme towards an objectiveNOTE Targets ma
27、y be descriptive or quantitative.4 Sector certification scheme Requirements4.1 GeneralThe sector scheme council (4.2) shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining the scheme schedule(s) and for overseeing the activity of certification of organizations against the schedule (4.3). The schedul
28、e(s) shall be freely and publicly available.The development of the schedule shall involve a process of stakeholder identification (4.4) and engagement (4.5), with a defined policy for responsible sourcing (4.6), from which relevant issues and objectives are identified with realistic but challenging
29、targets (4.7), which in turn are translated into requirements for organizations participating in the scheme (4.8).The sector scheme council shall review the schedule at least biennially to ensure continuous improvement against relevant issues, and shall ensure continuous improvement against sustaina
30、ble development principles (4.9).The sector scheme council shall ensure regular and relevant public reporting of the sector certification scheme and its activities (4.10).4.2 Sector scheme council A sector scheme council shall be established to develop, manage and progress the sector certification s
31、cheme. The sector scheme council shall:a) have balanced representation of the types of organization for whom the scheme has been established, ensuring that no single interest predominates, and including both producers and clients, both within and external to the sector supply chain (e.g. procurers,
32、specifiers and contractors);NOTE A sector scheme council may also include other stakeholders (see 4.4 and 4.5).BS 8902:20094 BSI 2009BRITISH STANDARDb) identify the management (committee, group or person) which shall have overall responsibility for:1) performance of testing, inspection, evaluation a
33、nd certification as defined in this standard;2) formulation of policy matters relating to the operation of the sector certification scheme;3) supervision of the finances of the sector certification scheme;4) delegation of authority to committees or individuals as required to undertake defined activi
34、ties on its behalf;c) ensure that the scheme is transparent;d) have a documented structure which safeguards impartiality including provisions to ensure the impartiality of the operations of the sector certification scheme; this structure shall enable the participation of all parties significantly co
35、ncerned in the development of policies and principles regarding the content and functioning of the scheme;e) have policies and procedures for the resolution of complaints, appeals and disputes received from suppliers or other parties about the handling of certification or any other related matters.4
36、.3 CertificationCertification shall be undertaken by bodies complying with BS EN 45011. The schedule shall clearly state where the authority for certification rests and detail the procedures involved. Certification shall be undertaken either directly by the sector scheme council or by external certi
37、fication bodies appointed by the sector scheme council.Certification shall be open to all organizations within the scope of the scheme.NOTE In the UK, certification bodies are accredited by UKAS as being competent to operate particular scheme schedules in compliance with relevant British Standards.
38、Outside the UK it is advisable to obtain similar or equivalent accreditation.4.4 Stakeholder identificationThe sector scheme council shall define and identify stakeholders and their representative organizations. This process shall firstly identify the different stakeholders and secondly clarify thei
39、r interest and relationship with the sector.Stakeholders shall include those essential to an organization for it to perform its activities, e.g. specific employees, customers/clients and suppliers of goods or services. NOTE 1 Other stakeholders have a relationship with the organization that is more
40、strategic in its nature, e.g. special interest groups and government agencies.Stakeholders shall be selected as specific to the scale, nature, spatial and temporal aspects of activities. In particular, they shall include those impacted by the activities of the sector.NOTE 2 Those individuals who are
41、 identifying the stakeholders in the activity will differ in their view on whom to include as a stakeholder. This is dependent upon aspects such as their role within the sector, their knowledge, experience and commercial interests.BRITISH STANDARD BSI 2009 5BS 8902:2009NOTE 3 The precision with whic
42、h stakeholder identification is carried out will have a considerable effect upon the ability of an organization to engage and develop relationships. If stakeholders identify themselves, the sector scheme council shall consider the legitimacy of their claim and be transparent in that process to ensur
43、e accountability for its decisions.4.5 Stakeholder engagementThe sector scheme council shall establish and maintain a process of stakeholder identification and engagement to establish and review the sector schemes responsible sourcing issues, objectives, targets (4.7) and schedule(s) (4.8). The sect
44、or scheme council shall engage with its stakeholders and their representatives to understand the economic, environmental and social impact of its activities, products and services and the risks involved.When engaging with stakeholders, the sector scheme council shall take the following into account.
45、 The method of engagement shall be commensurate with the importance of the stakeholder and the issues identified to the sector scheme council. The aim at all times shall be to develop trust between the sector scheme and its stakeholders. NOTE 1 Trust is developed through a combination of performance
46、 and transparency and is, therefore, a test of the integrity of the sector scheme. The sector scheme council shall take full accountability for the decisions that it makes. The sector scheme council shall ensure a continual process of stakeholder engagement. There shall be a cycle of dialogue and fe
47、edback between the sector scheme and its stakeholders. The sector scheme council shall, through feedback, enable stakeholders to understand how the scheme has responded to their views.NOTE 2 Meaningful engagement with stakeholders is not simply an isolated activity; it is a decision-making method th
48、at can involve a degree of cultural and procedural change within the sector scheme.NOTE 3 Further guidance is given in BS 8900. 4.6 Sector scheme policyThe sector scheme council shall draft and approve a policy, describing its commitment to the principles of sustainable development and to promote th
49、ose principles in scheme activities.4.7 Establishing responsible sourcing issues, objectives and targetsThe sector scheme council shall consider each of the issues listed in Table 1 and identify the relevance of each to the sector under consideration. The sector scheme council shall summarize the issues relevant to its schedule. Comment justifying the decision, particularly where no requirement is considered appropriate for a given issue, BS 8902:20096 BSI 2009BRITISH STANDARDshall be maintained and shall be publicly available. Each issue s
