Bureau Veritas Officially Grants ISO 45001 Certification to COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company

The COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company has proudly received the internationally renowned ISO 45001 certification, awarded by Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification. This certification follows a comprehensive external audit, ensuring that the company meets the highest standards in occupational health and safety.

The certification was officially granted on October 2nd during a meeting between Nahla Abid, Bureau Veritas Vice President, Strategy, Sales & Marketing Communication, and Narmin Jarchalova, Chair of the COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company and Chief Operating Officer for COP29. Both leaders emphasized the importance of fostering a safe and secure working environment. Nahla Abid highlighted that the ISO 45001 certification is a reflection of the company's commitment to sustainability and the rigorous enforcement of occupational safety measures. She commended COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company for its dedication to upholding international safety standards.

Narmin Jarchalova reiterated the company’s continuous efforts to improve working conditions and strengthen safety protocols. She emphasized that this achievement is part of the company's ongoing strategy to ensure the well-being of its workforce.

ISO 45001 is an international standard that outlines the requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system. It provides a structured approach for organizations to identify, assess, and control OH&S risks, with the goal of improving overall OH&S performance. The standard establishes criteria across various elements of an OH&S management system, including OH&S policy and objectives, planning processes for hazard identification, risk assessment, and legal/regulatory compliance, implementation and operational controls, monitoring, measurement, and evaluation through auditing and management review, and continual improvement initiatives. Key focus areas of the standard include visible leadership commitment to OH&S, meaningful participation and consultation of workers, systematic identification and mitigation of OH&S hazards and risks, preparedness and response for potential emergency situations, incident investigation and corrective/preventive actions, and ongoing review and enhancement of the OH&S management system.

COP29, the 29th annual Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), will take place in Azerbaijan from November 11 to 22, 2024. COP29 will focus on advancing global climate action, implementing the Paris Agreement, and addressing critical issues such as carbon emissions, adaptation strategies, and climate finance. The conference aims to foster international collaboration and accelerate efforts toward a sustainable, low-carbon future.