RISQS have developed a Sustainability Assurance Programme to help rail suppliers and operators achieve these goals.

What we offer

We have three separate channels currently available.

1. Environmental Management

Systems:

Assess and enhance your company’s ability to manage environmental responsibilities effectively. Our maturity scoring system helps you find strengths and areas for improvement. This will ensure that your Environmental Management System (EMS) is robust and future-ready.

2. Compliance with the Sustainable Rail Blueprint:

Align with industry-wide sustainability and social value principles. Our programme guides you through a collaborative approach to:

  • decarbonisation
  • nature recovery
  • enhancing quality of life.

This will help you contribute to a more sustainable railway.

3. Science-based targets:

Ensure that your sustainability goals are both ambitious and achievable. We evaluate your management systems to check that targets are set appropriately. And we help make sure they’re improved year after year.

We apply assurance levels and maturity scoring

From basic confirmation of arrangements to a thorough audit of your practices, our maturity model provides clear indicators for your review. No matter your goal, our scoring system supports continuous improvement.

Why join the RISQS Sustainability Assurance Programme?

We’ve spent months consulting with the industry to develop this programme. 

Here are some of the key reasons your company needs to join:

  • Comprehensive approach: We cover all critical areas under one cohesive framework. From EMS to road risk management, it’s all included.
  • Flexible assurance: Choose your level of engagement based on your organisation’s needs. Options range from simple verification to detailed audits.
  • Industry alignment: Our programme is built around the Sustainable Rail Blueprint. This will ensure that your efforts align with broader industry goals.

Take the first step towards a more sustainable future

Join the movement towards a more sustainable railway. Contact us via the website or email info@risqs.org today to learn more.