Sustainability
Sustainability Overview
Sustainability at Applus+ Laboratories
At Applus+ Laboratories, we are passionately committed to sustainability. Our focus is on offering sustainable services that enable businesses to adapt their operations while minimising their environmental impact. We help companies integrate sustainability into their activities, ensuring long-term viability and compliance with evolving global standards.
How do we help companies with their sustainability goals?
We have categorised our sustainability services into five key areas. Each category represents a core aspect of sustainability, addressing the needs of businesses looking to meet regulatory standards, enhance efficiency, and contribute to a greener world.
Sustainable Energy
We support the global transition to cleaner energy with services that cover testing, inspection, and certification for renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, hydrogen, and energy storage systems. Our aim is to enhance the safety, efficiency, and reliability of sustainable energy infrastructure.
- Wind Turbines
- Solar Panels
- Hydrogen Systems
- Energy Storage
- Smart Grids
Sustainable Materials
We specialise in testing and certification to ensure that the materials used in manufacturing and construction are environmentally sustainable, durable, and high-quality. By validating performance, recyclability, and long-term ageing, we help companies reduce their ecological footprint.
- Testing Services for Sustainable Materials
- Certification for Sustainable Materials
- New Materials
Sustainable Products
We support companies in the development and certification of sustainable products, ensuring that environmental considerations are integrated throughout the product lifecycle:
- Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
- Digital Product Passport (DPP)
- Research & Development for Product Solutions
- Heating Coatings
- INDAR Bounding Solutions
New Mobility
We facilitate the transition to sustainable transportation by offering specialised testing and compliance services for electric vehicles, hydrogen propulsion, rail systems, drones, and other next-generation mobility solutions. Our focus is on emissions, eco-design, and recyclability to ensure clean and efficient mobility.
- Aerospace
- Automotive (Hybrid -EV)
- Railway
- Drones & UAM
Sustainable Business Assurance
We offer a comprehensive range of Sustainable Business Assurance services focused on sustainability:
- Environment
- Social Responsibility
- Governance
- Climate Change
- Food & Agriculture
What benefits can you expect from our sustainability services?
Improving credibility and market confidence
Testing & Certification from a trusted partner reinforces your commitment to sustainability, building stronger relationships with regulators, investors, and consumers.
Cost savings and efficiency gains
Compliance with international standards often leads to reduced energy consumption, waste minimisation, and significant long-term cost savings.
Risk mitigation and compliance assurance
Our comprehensive verification processes ensure that your operations meet both national and international standards, reducing risks associated with non-compliance and potential penalties.
Strategic advantage and innovation
Sustainability is a catalyst for innovation. We help you identify opportunities for improvement, driving efficiency and establishing a competitive edge in an ever-evolving market.
What digital solutions do we offer?
We provide a suite of digital tools to help our clients meet their sustainability needs
Carbon Footprint Monitor
- Track Scope 1, 2, and optional Scope 3 emissions using GHG Protocol or ISO 14064 methodology.
- Prepare emissions reports for third-party verification.
- Calculate and verify the carbon footprint of suppliers for comprehensive compliance.
A+ Carbon Track
- Integrate life cycle assessments (LCA) and carbon footprint calculations.
- Support compliance reporting for international regulations like CBAM.
- Scalable for organisations of any size to monitor, reduce, and manage emissions.
HomologA+
- Centralise all supplier assessments into one user-friendly system.
- Streamline audits and enhance transparency in supplier performance.
- Assess suppliers against standards like ISO 28000 or tailored client requirements.
Eco Workspace
- Navigate regulations and trace materials to their chemical composition.
- Seamlessly integrate public sustainability data from sources like GABI or ecoinvent.
- Centralise material knowledge or use it as dedicated LCA expert solutions
Choose Applus+ Laboratories as your trusted partner in sustainability, and together we’ll ensure your operations not only meet today’s rigorous standards but are also poised to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.