ARIES is a dedicated environmental standard created specifically for the vehicle repair sector. It’s a practical framework that helps bodyshops, insurers and supply chain partners cut carbon, boost sustainability and work more efficiently. Brought forward to meet rising regulatory, commercial and customer pressure for proper carbon management, ARIES sets out a straightforward path for the industry to measure, reduce and prove its environmental performance. Unlike generic carbon standards, ARIES is shaped by the vehicle repair industry itself, tackling the day-to-day operational challenges that come with running a repair business.
What are the benefits?
| Repairers | Insurers & Work Providers | Supply Chain |
|---|---|---|
| Lower costs through energy savings & funding per repair | Clear view of carbon output per repair | Proof of accountability across the supply chain |
| Competitive edge with ARIES certification | Simpler route to hit net-zero targets | Joint sustainability work with repairers |
| One approach to cover multiple work streams | Improved ESG profile | Partnerships with carbon management suppliers |
How we can help
Our Energy Management & Sustainability division, Driving Net Zero, has been supporting bodyshops since 2021, helping them reduce energy use, cut emissions and meet key industry standards like PAS 2060. Now we’re doing the same with ARIES.
We support bodyshops with:
- Guidance through each level of the framework
- Practical advice and ideas to reduce costs and emissions
- Energy management software to monitor and reduce usage
- Independent site auditing to verify compliance
Helping shape the future of bodyshop sustainability
Purchase Direct are part of the ARIES Governance Advisory Group, meaning we’re not just helping bodyshops work towards ARIES, but we’re also helping shape it.
Contact us to learn more about cutting energy use and meeting the ARIES standard.
Find out more about ARIES here.
