We are fully licensed and insured for all our activities including the stringent waste management activities we are involved in, giving you complete confidence in our ability to do things the right way. We are active members of all relevant trade associations ensuring that we not only keep up to date with the latest changes but are joining in important debates about the future of our industry.
The Environment
Environmental Permits
All Agri Processing sites operate under Environment Agency approved permits. Click here to see our Environmental permit for each site.
Waste Carriers Licence
All Agri Depot’s operate under an Environment Agency waste carriers licence.
» Waste Carriers Licence
ISO 14001
Agri is delighted to have achieved ISO 14001 certification for our head office and depot in Northampton. The standard is helping us to be more environmentally friendly and makes sure that we measure our energy consumption and reduce waste. We are now busy making sure that all our depots operate to the same high standards of energy management.
» ISO 14001 Certificate
ISO 14064
Agri is measuring its greenhouse gas emissions to the standards required by ISO 14064. Our report on emissions is available and we would be happy to discuss it should you require to.
Trade Associations and Quality Control
Renewable Energy Association (REA)
The Renewable Energy Association represents the UK's renewable energy industry, covering all renewable power heat and fuels. Agri is an active member of the Renewable Energy Association taking part in several of the associations sub sector groups. In this way we are able to keep a close tab on the latest developments in the renewable energy industry and have a voice in shaping policy for the future.
National Edible Oil Distributors Association (NEODA)
National Edible Oil Distributors Association represents the interests of edible oil and fat refiners, packers and distributors. It promotes the highest standards of food safety, quality and service for the benefit of its members, their customers, and the general consumer. NEODA members account for over 80%of the UK distributor market. Agri is a member and sits on the presidents committee of NEODA and takes a leading role in the association.
Feed Fat Association (FFA)
The FFA looks after the interests of the UK’s feed fat industry ensuring high standards of quality control for fats which go into the animal feed industry. Agri is a major supplier of fat into the animal feed sector and being a member of the association helps us ensure that we stay up to date and comply with legislation that controls the quality of fat going to the animal feed sector.
>Fleet Management
Freight Transport Association (FTA)
The Freight Transport Association represents the transport interests of companies moving goods by road, rail, sea and air. FTA members operate over 200,000 goods vehicles - almost half the UK fleet. In addition, they consign over 90 per cent of the freight moved by rail and over 70 per cent of sea and air freight. Via the FTA Agri ensures that we comply with high standards of fleet operation. In addition we also employ an independent trainer to ensure that our drivers have been trained to the highest possible standards.
FTA Certificate
Health & Safety
Safe Contractors Approval
SAFE contractor is the fastest growing health and safety accreditation scheme in the UK, with more than 140 major clients and almost 18,000 contractor members.
» Safe Contractors Certificate
British Safety Council
Founded in 1957, the British Safety Council is one of the world's leading health and safety organisations. Their mission is to keep people healthy and safe at work.
» British Safety Council