Grassroots

Grassroots

Interface NRM has since its inception been a sustainably focused company. The founders of Interface, Dr Gavin Jordan and Mike Greenland, were heavily involved in the timber trade for their entire careers; they came together in 2002 to incorporate Interface NRM upon returning from volunteering in Africa and climbing unclimbed mountains in the Himalayas. They set up the company in the West Midlands as an ethically driven business, with the aim to increase the sustainability of wood being used in the UK, and to improve the environmental, social, health and safety performance of forestry, wood-processing, paper and construction companies.

Accredited certification body

Accreditation

The founders moved through consultancy and training to certification over the course of 15 years, picking up valuable insights that moulded our helpful approach to certification and has lead to the diamond standard of service we offer today.

Certification services have been accredited by UKAS and Assurance Services International GmbH respectively now since 2016, with the scope of our accreditations growing and other standards and accreditations being added along the way as the needs of our clients have evolved.

We are proudly employee owned

We are proudly employee owned

In 2020, Interface became the UK’s only employee-owned certification body. Each team member’s role as a co-owner drives our commitment to providing excellent service. This approach has helped us earn a top-rated position on Trustpilot.

  • Employee ownership ensures that we provide exceptional customer service, as our team is personally invested in every interaction and outcome.
  • With a stake in the company’s success, our employees are more responsive, addressing customer needs swiftly and effectively.
  • Building strong customer relationships is a priority for us, as each employee-owner values the trust and loyalty of our clients.
  • Every team member has a voice in decision-making, significantly reducing the chances of a buyout. This stability ensures that our certifications remain with the same trusted body, offering customers consistent and reliable continuity.
Carbon Accounting Alliance

We've joined the Carbon Accounting Alliance (CAA)

We’ve joined the Carbon Accounting Alliance (CAA)!

We’re thrilled to be part of a global collective of 1,800+ professionals across 60 countries dedicated to credible climate action. As a Verification Body, this membership strengthens our commitment to helping you navigate the journey to net-zero with confidence.

What this means for our clients:

By verifying your organisation’s carbon footprint to ISO 14064-1 with us, we ensure your data is more than just a number; it is accurate, credible, and aligned with an internationally recognised standard for greenhouse gas reporting.

Together with the CAA, we’re sharing best practices and solving industry challenges to ensure the road to net-zero is robust, transparent, and impactful.

Why choose us

EMPLOYEE OWNED

Employee owned

CUSTOMER FOCUSED

Customer focused

INTERFACE CERTIFICATION

UKAS certification

5 STAR CUSTOMER RATING

5 Star customer rating

NO OBLIGATION QUOTE

No obligation quotes

INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Industry experts

Cyber Essentials

Cyber essentials plus certified

Interface hold Cyber Essentials Plus Certification, a government-endorsed program that aids organisations in safeguarding against cyber threats through annual audits where our policies, security, firewalls, access controls and malware protection are thoroughly scanned, and pen tested. Maintaining this certification is important to us as we want to ensure clients are confident that all details they have trusted to shared with us are held securely.

Ranked as the number 1 auditing services on Trustpilot

Our services

UKAS ISO 9001 CERTIFICATION

ISO 9001

UKAS accredited ISO 9001 certification is the standard for Quality Management Systems, showing your company’s dedication to high-quality, reliable operations, and continual improvement.

UKAS ISO 14001 CERTIFICATION

ISO 14001

UKAS accredited ISO 14001 certification is the standard for Environmental Management Systems, enhancing your company’s credibility and proving commitment to environmental and sustainable operations.

UKAS ISO 45001 CERTIFICATION

ISO 45001

UKAS accredited ISO 45001 certification is the standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management, enhancing your company’s reputation and commitment to a safe, healthy working environment.

FSC CERTIFICATION

FSC®

Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) provides Global Chain of Custody Standards for product certification, ensuring your customers trust that your products are ethically and sustainably sourced.

PEFC CERTIFICATION

PEFC

PEFC provide Global Chain of Custody Standards for Product Certification. PEFC Certification emphasises your dedication to maintaining sustainable practices and sourcing ethically.

VRA CERTIFICATION

VRAC

VRA Certification ensures that UK-based vehicle recyclers conform to the ‘UK Standard for Reclaimed Parts from End-Of-Life Vehicles’. Promoting the use of certified recycled vehicle parts.

UKAS ISO 14064

ISO 14064

ISO 14064 is the standard for Greenhouse Gas Quantification at an organisational level, assuring accurate accounting of your organisation’s carbon footprint.

CERTIFICATION TRANSFER

Certificate transfer

Transfer your certification to us for stability and continuity. Our employee-ownership model ensures every voice is heard, reducing buyout risks and maintaining the trust and reliability you deserve.

Start your certification journey

Ready for certification? We deliver a smooth, hassle-free service. The Interface team are on hand to help you achieve your certification goals! Get in touch today and receive a no obligation quotation.