ISO 14001

ISO 14001 certification provides numerous benefits to both Heywood and our customers, emphasizing our commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices.

Environmental Compliance

Heywood ISO 14001 compliant Environmental Management System (EMS) ensures that we meet all legal and regulatory requirements related to environmental management.

Demonstration of our Environmental Commitment

ISO 14001 certification demonstrates our commitment to environmental sustainability, providing assurance for our customers, suppliers, and the public.

Long-Term Sustainability

ISO 14001 encourages us to adopt a long-term perspective on environmental issues. Integrating sustainability into Heywood’s core operations helps to secure future viability in an evolving business and environmental landscape.

Market Access and Competitiveness

Heywood’s certification is globally recognised, providing a competitive edge when entering new markets. Many companies and government organisations prefer working with certified partners, which is an assurance that we can provide.

Cost Savings

Our EMS helps us to identify opportunities for resource efficiency and reduced waste. This, in turn, translates to cost savings in areas such as energy consumption, water usage, and waste generation.

Improved Risk Management

By identifying and mitigating environmental risks, we can better protect ourselves and our customers from potential disruptions to operations. This proactive approach contributes to long-term stability and resilience.

Employee Engagement

ISO 14001 fosters a culture of environmental awareness within our business. Because our employees are engaged, they are more likely to contribute innovative ideas for sustainable practices, creating a positive work environment.

Cyber Essentials Plus

Cyber Essentials Plus is a cybersecurity certification scheme developed by the UK government to help organizations protect against common online threats.

To achieve Cyber Essentials Plus certification we have been the subject of an independent assessment of our systems, which has verified that we have implemented security controls that effectively defend against various cyber threats.

Being a Cyber Essentials Plus accredited company highlights Heywood’s commitment to cybersecurity best practices and providing a competitive edge in the digital landscape.

Enhanced Cybersecurity Posture

Achieving Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation, through independent audit, evidences that Heywood has implemented important cybersecurity measures, reducing the risk of many types of cyber threats.

Customer Confidence

Being Cyber Essentials Plus accredited demonstrates to our customers and partners that Heywood takes cybersecurity seriously, instilling confidence in our ability to safeguard sensitive information.

Competitive Advantage

Accreditation can provide us with a competitive advantage, especially when bidding for contracts or partnerships. Many organizations prioritise working with suppliers and other partners who prioritise cybersecurity.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Meeting Cyber Essentials Plus requirements aligns Heywood with important industry standards and regulatory frameworks, helping to ensure compliance with data protection and other legislation.

Protection Against Cyber Threats

By addressing vulnerabilities during the accreditation period, we are focussed on protection against a range of cyber threats, including malware, phishing, and other common attack vectors.

Improved Business Continuity

Having robust cybersecurity practices contributes to improve Heywood’s business continuity. It minimizes the likelihood of disruptions caused by cyber incidents, as well as positioning us as a trustworthy and reliable partner in the digital landscape, fostering a secure and resilient business environment.

ISO 9001: 2015

ISO 9001: 2015 is a globally recognized standard that sets out the criteria for a quality management system (QMS).

Achieving and maintaining this certification provides Heywood and its customers with many benefits:

Improved Quality Management

ISO 9001 emphasizes a process-based approach to quality management, helping us to establish, document, implement, and maintain an effective QMS.

This leads to improved consistency and quality in our products or services.

Enhanced Customer Satisfaction

Customer focus underpins ISO 9001.

By meeting our customers’ requirements and consistently delivering products or services that meet or exceed expectations, we enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Efficiency and Cost Saving

ISO 9001 helps Heywood to identify and manage processes in a systematic way, leading to increased efficiency.

By optimizing processes, we achieve cost savings that contribute to our overall financial performance.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

ISO 9001 ensures that our processes are in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

This reduces the risk of legal issues and demonstrates our commitment to ethical business practices.

Market Access and Global Recognition

Our ISO 9001 certification is recognized globally, providing us with a competitive edge when seeking business opportunities.

Many or our existing and future customers prefer or require working with an ISO certified organisation.

Continuous Improvement

ISO standards promote a culture of continuous improvement.

We regularly assess our processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective actions to enhance our overall performance.

Risk Management

ISO 9001 incorporates a risk-based thinking approach.

We identify and address risks that may impact the achievement of our business objectives. This proactive approach to risk management helps to prevent issues and improves Heywood’s overall resilience.

Employee Engagement and Empowerment

We involve all employees in our QMS.

Empowering our people to contribute to quality objectives fosters a sense of ownership and engagement. Well trained and motivated employees are more likely to contribute positively to our success.

Increased Organizational Resilience

ISO 9001 helps us to maintain a resilient foundation through a structured and effective QMS.

This resilience enables Heywood to adapt to changes, navigate challenges, and maintain our commitment to delivering quality products or services.

ISO 27001:2022

ISO 27001: 2022 is a globally recognized standard that outlines the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Achieving and maintaining this certification provides Heywood and its customers with many benefits:

Enhanced Information Security

ISO 27001 provides a systematic approach to managing information security risks.

By implementing the standard, Heywood has demonstrated that we have established and maintain robust controls, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.

Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Requirements

ISO 27001 ensures that Heywood has identified and addressed legal and regulatory requirements related to information security.

Our compliance with these requirements reduces the risk of legal issues and demonstrates our strong commitment to data protection and privacy.

Improved Risk Management

The standard adopts a risk-based approach, requiring us to assess and manage information security risks.

This proactive risk management helps us to prevent security incidents and ensures a more resilient security posture.

Enhanced Customer Trust and Confidence

ISO 27001 certification provides an independent assurance of our commitment to information security.

It provides confidence for our customers, partners, and stakeholders, demonstrating that Heywood takes the protection of sensitive information seriously.

Incident Response Improvement

ISO 27001 mandates that we establish an incident response plan that has been independently verified.

This ensures that Heywood is well-prepared to respond to and recover from information security incidents, minimizing the impact on our operations.

Employee Awareness and Accountability

Implementing ISO 27001 involves raising awareness among our employees about the importance of information security.

This increased awareness contributes to a security-conscious culture and ensures that our people understand their roles and responsibilities in protecting information assets.

Continuous Improvement

As with other ISO standards, ISO 27001 promotes continuous improvement in information security management.

Regular assessments, reviews, and updates to the ISMS help us to adapt to evolving threats and challenges.