As the automotive industry faces growing environmental pressures, a number of leading companies have united to create a new sustainability standard following the planned phase-out of PAS2060.
The initiative, known as ARIES (Accident Repair Industry Environmental Standard), is designed to provide a structured, measurable, and inclusive framework for reducing carbon emissions across the vehicle repair sector.
The decision to develop ARIES follows on that PAS2060 – the widely used carbon neutrality standard – will no longer be officially recognised after 2025. Industry leaders see this transition as an opportunity to build on previous efforts and establish a more comprehensive and adaptable sustainability standard.
ARIES seeks to bridge the gap left by PAS2060’s discontinuation, offering a collaborative and practical solution that all businesses – regardless of size or resources – can implement to support carbon reduction initiatives.
“Our mission is to develop a standard that is both measurable and accessible to all industry players,” the ARIES mission statement reads. “By coming together, we aim to create an inclusive, forward-thinking framework that will help businesses meet sustainability goals while ensuring long-term environmental responsibility.”
The initiative is being developed with input from a diverse range of stakeholders, ensuring that the final framework is both rigorous and adaptable.
ARIES is supported by: Accident Express; Admiral; Ageas; AkzoNobel; AND-E; Allianz LV; Alton Cars; AutoFlow; AXA; Covea; Direct Line Group; ECA; esure; First Central; Ford; Hastings Direct; LKQ; Markerstudy Group; Morelli; Motability Operations; NBRA; NFU Mutual; Nissan; Steer; Stellantis; Vizion; Vizion Vehicle Solutions; and Zurich.
The ARIES working group plans to convene regularly in the coming weeks and share updates with industry.
