The certification, ITRealms
gathered heralds Etisalat as the first telecommunication company in Nigeria to
successfully implement the ISO 14001:2004 standard.
Also, the certification, ITRealms reports, was awarded
to Etisalat Nigeria by Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection
and certification, is conferred on organisations that establish and run an
environmental management system of the highest standards.
Confirming this, the Managing Director, Bureau Veritas Nigeria, Mr.
Sebastiano Fruciano, while presenting the certificate to the Chief Executive
Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Matthew Willsher, in Lagos, commended the telco
for surpassing the set standards for the industry.
“We wish to congratulate Etisalat Nigeria on achieving this
great feat. We commend you for establishing and operating one of the best
environmental management systems in the country, at least the best among
telecommunications operators,” Fruciano said.
Willsher thanked Bureau Veritas for recognising the commitment
of Etisalat Nigeria to sustainable development, environmental protection and
strict compliance with existing regulations.
“The successful incorporation of ISO 14001: 2004 EMS into our
business operations is a confirmation of our continuous commitment to
excellence and regulatory compliance. This international certification has
again affirmed the leadership role we play in the industry. We strive to be the
best in everything we do, from product innovation to service delivery and
compliance with all relevant regulations and we will continue on this path,” he said.
Head, Environmental
Compliance and Public Relations, Oluseyi Osunsedo, said Etisalat as a socially
responsible organisation takes compliance, stakeholder interest and best
practice very seriously.
“We have voluntarily
set the highest standards of performance for ourselves and our business
partners to ensure sustainability is interwoven into business decisions. The
result of this is that every aspect of our operations does not only comply with
our internal operational policies, but all operations meet and where possible,
exceed the local regulatory requirements as well as conform to international
best practice,” she said.
Osunsedo further said that, indeed Etisalat is the first
operator in Nigeria and possibly in Africa to get certified to the ISO standard
for environmental management.
“This goes to show that Etisalat is doing many things right
particularly in terms of proactive management of environmental concerns. The
recent ISO certification is an independent validation that we are operating our
business in such a way that prevents negative impacts on our operational
environment,” she said.
Pix: L-R: Managing Director, Sebastiano Fruciano; System Certification Manager, Adenike Akinbote, both of Bureau Veritas Nigeria presenting the ISO 14001:2004 EMS Certificate to the Chief Executive Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Matthew Willsher in company of Head, Environmental Compliance and Public Relations, Etisalat Nigeria, Oluseyi Osunsedo.
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