Ceramic industry Pledge Scheme.
The Pledge Scheme was set up 25 years ago to promote and support continual improvement in health and safety performance in the ceramics sector.
About pledge.
Pledge focuses on improving the health, safety and wellbeing performance of the ceramics sector. As set out in the Pledge Phase 5 Strategy, this is achieved by:
Engaging with industry and other stakeholders
Identifying priority workstreams
Developing and implementing a clear work plan
The identification of KPIs and the measurement, monitoring and reporting of performance.
The Pledge Board oversees the development and delivery of the Pledge strategy and annual Pledge Conference and Awards. It is made up of representatives from the different ceramics sub sectors within Ceramics UK, the HSE and the GMB and Unite Trade Unions. It is chaired by Ceramics UK.
Ceramics UK is a member of CHARGE. This is a high-level forum where the HSE, Trade Unions and the wider minerals industry (glass and glazing, ceramics, cement, concrete and stoneworkers), work together and share information and ideas to support improved standards of health and safety.
There are five priority workstreams for Pledge:
Leadership
Occupational health and wellbeing
Risk management
Environment and equipment
Monitoring and reporting
More information can be found on the Pledge roadmap here.
Members commitment.
Ceramics UK Members are expected to follow the ethos of the Ceramic Sector Health and Safety Pledge Scheme.
Companies can demonstrate their commitment to health and safety and Pledge Phase 5 by formally signing up.
All signatories receive a certificate for display at their company.
For further information about the Health and Safety Pledge Scheme or to show your commitment by formally signing up to Pledge Phase 5, contact:
Sonia Mayer: Soniam@ceramics-uk.org or Lauren Darby: Laurend@ceramics-uk.org
Every year, Ceramics UK hosts the Pledge Awards Ceremony and Conference to recognise and celebrate health and safety achievements in the UK ceramics sector while sharing best practices across the network.
Pledge Awards and Conference.
Vision: To work together (Industry, Ceramics UK, HSE and Trade Unions) to drive continual improvement in health, safety and wellbeing performance in the UK ceramics industry.
2025 Award Winners:
Pledge Award of Excellence: Ibstock PLC
SME Pledge Award of Excellence: Vulcan Refractories Ltd
Company Health & Safety Awards: Denby Pottery Co Ltd, Dyson Technical Ceramics, DSF Refractories & Minerals Ltd, Emma Bridgewater Ltd, Forterra PLC, Hepworth Clay, Ibstock PLC, Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC, The York Handmade Brick Company, Vulcan Refractories Ltd, wienerberger UK
Contractors Awards: Central Scaffolding LTD, Chevron Green Services, DBS Fabrication, E J Parker Technical Services (Central) t/a MARCH, Hoverdale UK LTD, INSPEC Solutions, Johnson Construction LTD, Mark Kirby, MinExp, Paul J. Smith, The Institute of Quarrying
Emerging Talent: Holly Clarke-Kellow, DSF Refractories & Minerals Ltd
Individual Recognition Awards presented to staff from: Emma Bridgewater Ltd, Forterra PLC, Furlong Mills Ltd, Hepworth Clay, Ibstock PLC, Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC, Northcot Brick Ltd, wienerberger UK
For more details about the Pledge Conference & Awards, click here.
