We are proud to be among the first companies to achieve the ISO 14001-2026 certification following an independent assessment.
The ISO 14001 certification is the internationa
lly recognised standard for an environmental management system. It helps businesses understand, manage, and reduce their environmental impact while continually improving environmental performance.
For us, gaining this certification is more than just meeting a standard. It reflects our long-term commitment to sustainability and demonstrates our ambition to lead the way in environmental responsibility within the water storage industry, while supporting customers looking for responsible, sustainable water solutions.
This certification supports the design and UK manufacture of our storage tanks and associated products through improved environmental management and continual improvement.
Building On Our Existing ISO 14001 Certification
Achieving the 2026 certification involved a relatively straightforward transition, as we had already established a robust environmental management system under ISO 14001:2015.
The previous standard focused on identifying the environmental impacts of our operations, products and services, and putting measures in place to reduce them. The updated 2026 standard encourages businesses to go further by regularly reviewing and improving these measures and considering environmental impacts when making future business decisions.
What This Means for McDonald Water Storage
As part of the certification, we are committed to:
- Increasing environmental awareness across the business, including a greater focus on climate change.
- Improving communication with employees, customers and stakeholders on environmental matters.
- Setting new environmental objectives to drive further efficiencies.
- Strengthening assessments of our suppliers and their environmental performance.
- Considering the full life cycle impact of our products, from manufacture and use through to disposal.
Customers will also benefit from clearer information within our product manual, helping them better understand the environmental considerations associated with our products.
How The ISO 14001-2026 Certification Benefits Our Customers
While many of the improvements help us operate more efficiently behind the scenes, they also provide reassurance to customers that they are working with a company committed to continuous improvement, responsible manufacturing and reducing its environmental impact.
Managing Director on Achieving ISO 14001-2026 Certification
David Stewart, Managing Director, said:
“Achieving any ISO certification is not just a box-ticking exercise. It provides a structured management system that helps improve our business at every level. We are all becoming more conscious of energy use and waste in our personal lives, and we want to bring that same mindset into the company. Whether it’s relatively simple changes like installing LED lighting to reduce electricity consumption, or larger projects aimed at significantly reducing waste sent for disposal, every improvement makes a difference.”
Summary
Achieving the ISO 14001-2026 certification marks another important milestone for McDonald Water Storage as we continue investing in environmental management, sustainable manufacturing and continuous improvement for the benefit of our customers and the wider environment.
