
Inclusive Service Kitemark Series | Power NI
06/05/23 • 9 min
The BSI Inclusive Service Kitemark combines the best practice from the international standard ISO 22458 for consumer vulnerability and the requirements of some of the UK’s leading regulatory bodies. It was created to help consumers have confidence in services when they need them most and to allow organizations to demonstrate their best inclusive service practices.
In this series, Matthew speaks to organizations who have been certified to the Inclusive Service Kitemark. They describe the operational improvements they made to achieve the Kitemark. What achieving the Kitemark means in terms of delivering positive outcomes for consumers. And the advice they would give to other organizations wanting to start their own journeys to achieve this Kitemark.
This episode of the series features Power NI – Northern Ireland’s largest electricity supplier, energizing over half a million homes and organizations for almost 90 years. Matthew speaks to Power NI’s CSR Manager Gwyneth Compston about what achieving the Inclusive Service Kitemark means to them.
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ISO 22458 | Consumer vulnerability
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The BSI Inclusive Service Kitemark combines the best practice from the international standard ISO 22458 for consumer vulnerability and the requirements of some of the UK’s leading regulatory bodies. It was created to help consumers have confidence in services when they need them most and to allow organizations to demonstrate their best inclusive service practices.
In this series, Matthew speaks to organizations who have been certified to the Inclusive Service Kitemark. They describe the operational improvements they made to achieve the Kitemark. What achieving the Kitemark means in terms of delivering positive outcomes for consumers. And the advice they would give to other organizations wanting to start their own journeys to achieve this Kitemark.
This episode of the series features Power NI – Northern Ireland’s largest electricity supplier, energizing over half a million homes and organizations for almost 90 years. Matthew speaks to Power NI’s CSR Manager Gwyneth Compston about what achieving the Inclusive Service Kitemark means to them.
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ISO 22458 | Consumer vulnerability
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The BSI Inclusive Service Kitemark combines the best practice from the international standard ISO 22458 for consumer vulnerability and the requirements of some of the UK’s leading regulatory bodies. It was created to help consumers have confidence in services when they need them most and to allow organizations to demonstrate their best inclusive service practices.
In this series, Matthew speaks to organizations who have been certified to the Inclusive Service Kitemark. They describe the operational improvements they made to achieve the Kitemark. What achieving the Kitemark means in terms of delivering positive outcomes for consumers. And the advice they would give to other organizations wanting to start their own journeys to achieve this Kitemark.
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BSI Kitemark for Inclusive Service
ISO 22458 | Consumer vulnerability
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