Dubai, UAE; October 24, 2012: EPPCO International Limited (EIL), a subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), has received triple certifications from Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance, a leading provider of management system certifications.
The three certifications were awarded to EIL for its Integrated Management System, aimed at developing an effective Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality (EHSQ) strategy. These include certifications for ISO 9001 for Quality Management System, ISO 14001 for Environmental Management System, and OHSAS 18001 for Occupational Health & Safety Management System.
"We are honoured to receive the accolades from Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance, which highlight our dedication to promoting best environmental, healthy, quality and safety practices, and adopting more efficient procedures that enhance our performance", said Nabeel Abdul Kareem, General Manager of EPPCO International Limited. "These recognitions reflect our focus on maximising customer satisfaction, respecting the environment and prioritising health and safety."
"We thank all the employees who have been responsible and actively involved in achieving these laurels," Kareem added. We are confident that our integrated approach will further increase our operational efficiency and help us grow as a company."
At a celebratory event, mementoes were presented to team members who were involved in the certification process. Key representatives from Horizon Terminals Limited, Chevron and ENOC's EHSQ department were present at the event.
EHSQ strategy is a key part of EIL's overall approach to promote safe and reliable operations and to meet the growing energy needs of Dubai and Northern Emirates. ENOC regularly undertakes occupational health, safety, environmental and quality compliance workshops, in addition to organising events that encourage greater industry cooperation.
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About ENOC:
Established in 1993 as a wholly-owned company of the Government of Dubai, ENOC aims to promote the interests of its shareholders through the development of further downstream and upstream activities in the oil and gas sector and beyond, and to encourage the economic diversification of Dubai and the rest of the UAE.
ENOC's vision is to be a leading regional integrated oil & gas group that is highly profitable and socially responsible towards employees, the community and environment. Driving this vision, ENOC is committed to achieving sustainable development and highly profitable growth and serving the growing energy needs of Dubai.
ENOC strives to attract, develop and retain top talent to become the employer of choice, while adopting latest technologies and implementing best practices to achieve world-class performance. ENOC is also focused on meeting and exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality and service, and in maintaining high industry standards with respect to environment, health and safety.
ENOC actively participates in an increasingly broad range of business ventures. Its joint ventures with major international companies allow partners to pool their technology, know-how and expertise along with their resources to further their commercial success.
Since its inception, ENOC has been guided by its philosophy of quality and professional management based on modern business concepts for commercial success and sustainable growth. Today it is poised to engineer a new and challenging period of growth and diversity.
For further information, please contact:
Mohammed Al Tawil / Sheila Baldago
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
+9714 4507 600
mohammed.altawil@asdaa.com / sheila.baldago@bm.com
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