ISO 9001
ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely recognised quality management systems standard, with more than a million organisations in 189 countries ISO 9001 certified.
Developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), it helps businesses improve services and product quality, reduce waste, lower costs and win more customers.
It’s often a requirement of commercial and public body tenders and demonstrates your commitment to quality management and compliance.
At the heart of ISO 9001 certification is an effective Quality Management System (QMS) that helps organisations implement consistent, effective processes every time.
ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is an internationally agreed and recognised standard for Environmental Management Systems. Our EMS supports us in identifying, managing, monitoring and controlling our environmental processes.
The standard is suitable for all types and sizes of organisation – including private, non-profit and governmental – and requires organisations to assess environmental issues relevant to their operations, such as waste management, resource use and efficiency.
BPMA
British Promotional Merchandise Association is the professional body serving the £1 billion+ pound promotional products industry in the UK and Ireland.
They have been a trusted brand for over 50 years, offering advice and guidance to buyers as well as leading the promotional merchandise industry in delivering service excellence and compliance through a strict Code of Conduct which governs areas such as quality, accurate advertising, fair trade terms and managing customer complaints.
Buying from a BPMA member means you can buy with complete confidence. Look for the BPMA logo when you buy promotional merchandise.
“Our people are trained by the British Promotional Merchandise Association, our industry’s leading trade body. We are extremely honoured to have been invited to become one of only 12 BPMA Patrons. This status is awarded to Companies at the top of the profession and, as Ambassadors for the BPMA, we are helping to shape the future of the industry.”
Cyber Essentials Plus
Cyber Essentials Plus is a National Cyber Security Centre certification scheme that helps organisations assess and improve their cyber security posture. It builds on the self- assessment Cyber Essentials certification and involves a more comprehensive evaluation of an organisation's security controls and systems through independent testing and verification by approved certification bodies such as Vertical Structure.
Proud winners of the Distributor of the Year Award, 2024!
TC Branding are excited to announce that we are proud winners of the Distributor of the Year Award 2024!
The annual BPMA (British Promotional Merchandise Association) awards were held on Wednesday 24th January 2024 at the CBS Arena in Coventry. Sales Director, Mick Humphries attended the award ceremony with his son Joe, to represent the TC team. The BPMA awards are the equivalent to "the Oscars" or "the Grammys" in the promotional merchandise circuit, so it was a complete surprise to the entire team when we found out that were nominated in the Distributor of the Year (£3m - £5m) category (sponsored by Preseli). We are even more delighted and proud to announce that we won the category for the first time!
Ecologi
Ecologi Zero is our easy-to-use carbon footprinting tool for UK-based SMEs. It’s designed to remove the high-cost, technology and skills barriers to carbon footprinting by connecting seamlessly with Xero accounting software to calculate emissions from existing business data, and requiring no expertise or experience. We’re really proud of it and its potential to be a game changer in enabling SMEs to take the first step on their net-zero journey.
We’ve also launched our Impact Shop. This pay-as-you-go store for climate impact lets businesses make a purchase for our planet with no strings or subscriptions attached. This allows SMEs to support whatever type of projects mean the most to them, and fund as much impact as they like, whenever suits them. From funding tree planting in specific countries to supporting community-based projects, SMEs can choose from a range of high quality climate solutions and know that they are making a positive impact.
Planet Mark
A sustainability certification and net zero provider for organisations and the built environment.
For over a decade, Planet Mark have supported organisations to radically reduce carbon emissions, create operational efficiencies, enhance profits and work towards the global transition to net zero.
Our growing community of certified businesses benefit from enhanced brand association and sustainability perceptions driving new business opportunities and customer loyalty.
StepForward Pledge
The StepForward Pledge is a BPMA-led initiative helping members take proactive steps to improve their sustainability performance, accelerating the pace of change towards a more sustainable future for our industry.
As the global fight against climate change intensifies, businesses and consumers are paying greater attention to their environmental impact. According to a 2022 Global Sustainability Survey*, 56% of UK consumers rank sustainability as a top five value driver which means your customers will too.
