Dickies Workwear, the global brand with UK headquarters in Westfield, has been awarded the latest International standards for both quality and environmental management.

Dickies received the updated ISO:14001 certification, which recognises a continued commitment to minimising any negative impacts on the environment, due to its efforts to significantly reduce its energy consumption. This included installing 1,000 solar panels on the roof of its Distribution Centre and converting to highly efficient LED lighting in the warehouse, office and production areas.

The upgraded ISO:9001 certification has recognised Dickies’ ongoing efforts to improve quality, including significantly reducing quality-related returns.

James Whitaker, Marketing Director, Dickies Workwear, said: “We’re proud to receive these internationally recognised standards, as we constantly look for ways to improve our business.”

“We know that both the retailers who sell our products and those who rely on our workwear prefer to buy items that are produced sustainably. Plus, as Dickies’ clothing and footwear is often relied on in harsh and challenging conditions, it’s vital to place such a consistent focus on quality control throughout the design and creation of every product.

“Meeting and exceeding our customers’ expectations is at the core of our business and we’ll continue to work with BSI to maintain our certification.”