LADOL Continues to Lead in Compliance – Retains ISO 45001:2018, 14001:2015 Certifications

LAGOS January 14, 2022: LADOL Free Zone, LADOL has once again renewed and retained its International Organization for Standardization, ISO 45001:2018+14001:2015 certifications.

The certifications are part of the company’s efforts to continuously improve its management System of Occupational Health and Safety, OH&S and Environment Management System, EMS to meet and beat international best practices and it is arguably the first in West Africa at the time the company obtained its initial certification.

ISO 45001:2018 is for Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), published in March 2018, while 14001:2015 is for Environment Management System. Retaining the certifications were achieved after a rigorous and transparent audit process conducted by four (4) Internationally recognized audit professionals.

Besides demonstrating LADOL’s unalloyed resolve to protect the environment from any negative impact that may arise from its operations and preventing work-related harm on LADOL’s employees, these global certifications affirm the organization’s determination to consistently comply with laws, regulations, relevant codes, and applicable international convention including the UN 17 SDGs and the UN Global Compact. This audit also took note of LADOL’s commitment to sustainability, including the fact that LADOL joined the UN Global Compact and the UN CFO Taskforce in 2021.

Commenting on the renewal and retaining of certifications Managing Director of LADOL, Dr. Amy said “I would like to that the staff, management, stakeholders and clients of LADOL – all of whom have played a role in enabling us to continually improve our compliance and rise above international standards.”

LADOL’s Governance, Risk and Compliance, (GRC) Coordinator, Babatunde Ipadeola said: “This shows LADOL’s commitment to providing safe and healthy workplaces by preventing work-related injury and ill health, as well as by proactively improving its OH&S performance. Also, Identifying and controlling the environmental impact of its activities, products, and services and continually improving its environmental performance.

Despite the challenges of 2020, LADOL has shown great professionalism in all areas, valuing life, and following best practices and international standards in carrying out her activities. This is also proof to all our customers and intending customers that we can be trusted to deliver value.”

CEO of 3FM Solutions Ltd, consultants to LADOL, Mr. Richard Omale said: “This recertification of LADOL affirms again that LADOL is a gold standard and positive reference point in the continent. The assessment and approval of LADOL’s maintenance and repairs facility provide limitless opportunities for LADOL and its clients who can take advantage of the waterfront and excellent logistical arrangement to deliver cost-effective life extension and repairs projects for offshore assets. 3FM Solutions remains a proud partner of LADOL. “

Editor’s Note

About LADOL:

LADOL is building the world’s first Sustainable Industrial Special Economic Zone (SSEZ). LADOL is using the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to build a unique circular ecosystem, servicing a range of industries.

The Zone was developed out of a disused swamp and has been operational since 2006. Every year since then the infrastructure and facilities have grown and expanded. The Zone now provides a 24/7 efficient, safe, and secure location from which local and international companies, in a range of sectors, can start operating immediately. In 2017 LADOL disrupted the local oil and gas market, halving the costs of local support, and creating thousands of local jobs. LADOL is now focused on attracting and servicing a range of non-oil and gas companies, in sectors ranging from technology to agriculture. The sectors identified will work together to create a circular economy within the Zone. West Africa is one of the largest under-served markets in the world with the fastest-growing population. Industrial companies working in LADOL can service this market sustainably and profitably while creating tens of thousands of jobs. As the local market grows there will be a higher demand for locally produced products, a larger skilled workforce, and cheaper domestic operating costs.

LADOL is becoming a blueprint for the Sustainable Industrialization of Africa, turning Africa’s demographic dividend into global wealth creation.

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Jan 16th, 2022