Foulath subsidiary, Bahrain
Steel, a leading producer and global supplier of high-grade iron-ore pellets,
has obtained the ISO 50001:2018 certification for its energy management system.
The certification was awarded by DNV, an international accredited registrar and
classification society.
Bahrain Steel has implemented
the standards required to become more energy efficient, cost effective and to
help conserve energy resources. Energy management systems ensure that all
aspects of energy are monitored, and targets are aligned with the
sustainability strategy of the organisation.
The energy management system
will integrate into the organisation’s existing integrated management system
whose components include quality, environment, occupational health, and safety.
Sustainable business
practices
Dilip George, Group CEO of
Foulath Holding, said: “Bahrain Steel’s ISO 50001 certification is a testament
to our organisation’s commitment to sustainable business practices. Over the
last five years, Bahrain Steel has made significant investments in energy
efficiency initiatives, and the ISO 50001 certification is a validation of our
accomplishments in energy savings. With both energy and environment management
systems in place, we are well positioned to achieve our sustainability
objectives.”
Energy management systems
formalise the organisation’s approach towards energy use and equips the
organisation to cope with evolving regulations aimed at reducing
emissions.
ISO 50001 certification
enables an organisation to maximise its energy savings potential by
continuously monitoring energy-intensive assets and implementing new energy
efficiency measures, thereby improving operations and reducing costs.-- TradeArabia News Service