About Cleaner Safer Group
Cleaner Safer Group is a company limited by guarantee without share capital, and has a purpose of working together for a cleaner, safer, more sustainable environment.
The group is made up of HETAS and Woodsure, with both organisations specialising in certification schemes in the solid fuel and biomass sector.
Both organisations operate their own specialist certification schemes and run contracted schemes on behalf of government, including the Ready to Burn certification schemes for wood and manufactured solid fuels, the Biomass Suppliers List and smoke control exemption for appliances.
Cleaner Safer Group is a company limited by guarantee without share capital, and has a purpose of working together for a cleaner, safer, more sustainable environment.
The group is made up of HETAS and Woodsure, with both organisations specialising in certification schemes in the solid fuel and biomass sector.
Both organisations operate their own specialist certification schemes and run contracted schemes on behalf of government, including the Ready to Burn certification schemes for wood and manufactured solid fuels, the Biomass Suppliers List and smoke control exemption for appliances.
HETAS
HETAS provides industry leading training and certification for the solid fuel and biomass sector, including installers, retailers, chimney sweeps and service technicians along with independent product approval. HETAS is the only competent person scheme specialising in the installation of solid fuel and biomass appliances.
HETAS is a non-profit organisation, which prides itself on investing surplus funds into business areas that directly contribute to safely reducing particulate and carbon emissions for the benefit of the people and the environment. Achieved by working with government, industry experts and innovators providing expert advice, training and clear evidence-based information.
Woodsure
The UK’s only woodfuel quality assurance scheme. Woodsure is a not-for-profit organisation, striving to raise the quality of woodfuel in the industry. Trust Woodsure certified suppliers for reliable, high-quality wood fuels.
The Woodsure Certification scheme comprehensively checks woodfuel producers to ensure that they produce and supply woodfuel to the correct standard.
Cleaner Choice
The Cleaner Choice Product Approval Scheme is focused on raising industry standards and driving consumers towards the cleanest burning biomass and solid fuel appliances proven to go above and beyond in minimising harmful particle emissions, reducing the impact of their use on air quality and the environment.
Services
Cleaner Safer Group can offer a range of services, both directly, and through HETAS and Woodsure.
Services
Testing Facilities
Testing Facilities
Through its dedicated testing facility, based in Gloucestershire, Cleaner Safer Group can offer a range of testing for wood fuel through our UKAS accredited lab. Services include independent testing for firewood, wood chip, briquettes and pellets.
Training
Training
Through our brands Cleaner Safer Group can provide a range of solution based training. HETAS approves a network of 15 training centre across the UK as well as a dedicated online learning platform.
Contract Management
Contract Management
Cleaner Safer Group can manage contracted works for government departments. Currently, the group administers several schemes including the Ready to Burn certification for manufactured solid fuel and wood, the Biomass Suppliers List and smoke control exemption for appliances and fuels.
Certification Schemes
Certification Schemes
The group has a wealth of specialist certification scheme services. HETAS provides certification for people and products operating in the solid fuel and biomass sector, with Woodsure, as the UK’s only woodfuel quality assurance scheme specialising in certification of fuels.
Business Consultation
Knowledge in the environmental sector is crucial for government, Local Authorities and companies aiming to achieve net zero emissions and improve air quality.
With the growing focus on sustainability, organisations need guidance on reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality, particularly from domestic heating. By leveraging our specialised expertise, Cleaner Safer Group can help organisations navigate the complex landscape of environmental regulations and legislation and develop strategic guidance, innovative solutions and effective strategies to minimise their environmental impact. The knowledge and insight of our experienced team is invaluable in driving sustainable practices and ensuring long-term success in today’s increasingly environmentally conscious market.
Our Statistics
As a Group, we are proud to have a long standing history of providing industry leading training, testing and certification services.
In addition to running our own range of certification schemes, we also have experience of administering schemes and certifications on behalf of government departments, including The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
Over
7000
currently certified businesses across our Group
20
+
years running certification schemes in the domestic heating sector
2500
training candidates annually undertaking on-site or virtual training
120000
+
Building Regulations Compliance certificates processed annually