AP: Meenakshi Energy secures four international ISO certifications
The certifications include ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management, ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management, ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety, and ISO 50001:2018 for Energy Management.
The achievement brings four key areas of plant operations under internationally benchmarked management systems, strengthening operational processes, workplace safety, environmental protection and energy efficiency, the company said in a release.
The certifications followed a comprehensive exercise involving gap assessments, standardisation of operating procedures, risk reviews and employee and contractor training.
Rajinder Singh Ahuja, CEO and Whole Time Director of Vedanta Power Ltd, said the certifications reinforced the company’s commitment to adopting global standards across its operations, with a focus on reliable power generation, workplace safety and responsible growth.
Binu Raphael, CEO of Vedanta Power Meenakshi Energy Ltd, said the certifications reflected efforts to strengthen safety practices, manage operational risks and improve environmental and energy performance across the plant.
The company’s safety initiatives include GEMBA Safety Walks, Visible Felt Leadership, Critical Risk Management, HAZOP and LOPA studies, besides workforce training, contractor engagement and emergency response drills.
Its environmental and energy management measures include fly ash utilisation, biodiversity improvement, plantation, environmental monitoring, reduction of single-use plastics and optimisation of auxiliary power consumption.
The certifications were achieved through coordinated efforts by various departments, including health, safety and environment, operations and maintenance, quality assurance, human resources, procurement and security, along with business partners, the company added.
