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FORS Gold Accreditation

Show you’re leading the way

FORS Gold is the highest level of accreditation in the FORS Standard.

Why go for Gold?

Stand out from the competition

FORS Gold sets you apart as a leading operator. It shows you’re committed to doing things better, not just meeting the standard, but raising it.

Win bigger, better contracts

Gold gives clients confidence. It shows you’re serious about safety, sustainability and professionalism, helping you secure high-value, long-term work.

Prove year-on-year improvement

Gold shows your fleet is getting cleaner, safer and more efficient over time, helping you reduce costs and risks while boosting performance.

Lead on sustainability

Show that you are planning for a low-emission future with a clear strategy to reduce your environmental impact.

Attract and keep great people

Gold supports driver development, training and retention, helping you build a stronger, more reliable team.

You must be Bronze and Silver accredited before you can apply for Gold.

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What is FORS Gold?

FORS Gold is the highest level of accreditation in the FORS Standard.

It proves your fleet is not only compliant and improving, but leading the way in safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Gold builds on everything in Bronze and Silver, with added focus on year-on-year improvement, environmental leadership, and staff development.
It’s for operators who want to show long-term commitment, stand out in the industry, and lead by example.

If you are already Silver accredited, Gold is your chance to prove you are going above and beyond, and ready to meet the expectations of clients, contracts, and the future of transport.

Accreditation options – At a glance

Bronze

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First step to a safer, smarter fleet.
Entry-level accreditation

More about Bronze

Join the trusted FORS community and show your fleet meets key legal, safety, and environmental standards.


  • Shows you are compliant, safe and responsible
  • Meets legal and basic safety standards
  • Documented policies and procedures
  • Driver and manager training
  • Builds trust with clients and partners

Silver

Step up. Stand out.
Intermediate level – builds on Bronze

More about Silver

Demonstrate ongoing improvement in fuel efficiency, road safety and sustainability and WRRR/CLOCS compliance with FORS Silver.

You must be Bronze accredited to apply for Silver.


All features from Bronze, plus

  • Monitors fuel, emissions and collision data
  • Supports WRRR and CLCOS compliance
  • Requires vehicle safety equipment for vulnerable road users (VRUs)
  • Manages environmental and noise impact
  • Tracks driver and manager training
  • Manages subcontractor standards
  • Plans for fleet transition to low and zero-emission vehicles

Gold

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Lead the way.
Highest level of accreditation – builds on Bronze and Silver

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FORS Gold is for operators leading the industry in safety, sustainability, compliance and continuous improvement.

You must be Bronze and Silver accredited to apply for Gold.


All features from Bronze and Silver, plus

  • Public commitment to excellence and leadership
  • Supports sustainable recruitment and retention
  • Requires a decarbonisation strategy and staff development plan
  • Proves ongoing improvement year after year
  • Shares performance data publicly (on request)
  • Enhances your brand and reputation

Who is Gold for?

You must be Bronze and Silver accredited before you can apply for Gold.

  1. Be ready to lead the way
  2. Fleets focused on sustainability
  3. Companies with strong training and performance systems
  4. Operators who want to stand out for doing things right

How to upgrade from FORS Silver to Gold

  1. Review the Gold requirements
    Use the FORS Gold Accreditation toolkit to prepare.
  2. Show you have a plan to cut emissions
    Detail how you are going to make changes.
  3. Focus on staff
    Build a stronger, more reliable team.
  4. Submit your application
    Log in to your FORS account and follow the upgrade process.

What you will need to do

To get FORS Gold, you must meet all Bronze and Silver standards, plus:

  • A written plan to cut emissions (decarbonisation strategy)
  • Evidence of year-on-year improvement
  • A focus on recruiting and keeping good staff
  • A public commitment to best practice
  • Willingness to share performance data (on request)
  • High standards across all sites and subcontractors

View the full FORS Standard (PDF)

Ready to go for Gold?

Join the top tier of operators making fleets safer, greener, and better every year.

To go for Gold, you must be Bronze and Silver accredited.

Have questions? We have answers

Common questions

Need help?

We are here to support you.

Use the FORS tools and templates to collect data, manage training, and plan improvements.

If you have a specific question or need support, visit our FAQSemail us, or contact the FORS Helpline team.