Balfour Beatty PLC, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has formally transitioned from FORS to Mission Zero, adopting the Mission Zero Standard as the accreditation framework for its commercial vehicle operations.
Responsible for delivering some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects including HS2 and Sizewell C, Balfour Beatty Group is a leading advocate for safe, compliant and sustainable transport operations, both across its own fleet and throughout its extensive supply chain.
Adrian Wanford, Balfour Beatty’s Group Transport Compliance Manager, said:
“As an organisation that has been accredited to FORS for many years, the decision to move to a new accreditation scheme was not taken lightly. We undertook a detailed review of our requirements and concluded that Mission Zero provided a model that better reflects how our fleet operates in practice”
As part of the transition, Balfour Beatty have increased the number of operating centres and vehicles under its accreditation, with 40 operating centres and over 1,500 vehicles now operating under the Mission Zero Standard.
Adrian continued:
“The flexibility of the Mission Zero approach and its foundation of legal compliance were key factors in our decision to make the change”.
Nick Caesari, CEO of Mission Zero, said:
“Balfour Beatty’s decision to transition to Mission Zero reflects a considered review process and a long-term commitment to compliance and operational standards. We are incredibly proud to have them as part of the Mission Zero family, and we look forward to supporting Adrian and the team going forward”.
Adrian has also joined the Mission Zero’s Governance Board, the industry collective of fleet professionals that has full oversight of the Mission Standard, ensuring it remains relevant and a good return on investment for the transport industry, which it has been designed to support.
