Upward Spiral 1471 is accredited with the following industry bodies:
- Licensed Treatment Facility – Department of Agriculture
- Hazardous Transporter – Gauteng Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
- Accredited Waste Generator – Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
- CIDB – 5GB & 6EP
- Certified Electrical Contractor – Department of Labour
- South African Facilities Management Association (SAFMA)
- Mining permit holder – Department of Mineral Resources (DMR)