The company's offices and the recycling plant in Aspropyrgos have been certified for their Quality, Health and Safety at Work and Environmental Management Systems.
Athens, August 31, 2022 - The Certifications ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System , ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management System and ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational Health & Safety Management System have been granted to Polygreen's offices and recycling unit. This triple certification comes as a guarantee of the high standards the company adheres to throughout its operation, processes and services.
The scope of all three certifications is the following:
- Management (collection, transport, baling) of non-hazardous waste.
- Management (collection, transport) of hazardous waste.
- Management (collection, transport) of hazardous waste from health care facilities (HHW).
- Commerce of recyclable non-hazardous solid waste.
Referring to the certifications, Polygreen’s CEO Laurentis Albertis said: "As part of the company's commitment to implementing responsible business action focused on people, society and the environment, Polygreen has been certified according to international standards in important areas. These ISO certifications further strengthen our offering to the market and align with our business DNA, reinforcing our commitment to create a better and more sustainable professional environment."
About the certifications
ISO 14001:2015 is an international standard that defines the requirements of an environmental management system. This certification demonstrates that a company successfully implements an effective environmental management system to reduce the environmental footprint of its operations and services.
ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognized standard for quality management. The ISO 9001 certification strengthens an organization's connection with its clients in terms of it being able to reliably provide products and services to agreed specifications.
ISO 45001:2018 is the first global international standard for occupational health and safety. It focuses on protecting human resources, addressing risks and reducing hazards in the workplace.