Strengthening Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Management System, Weda Bay Nickel Achieves 2 ISO Certifications
In the midst of increasing demands for transparency and ESG compliance in the battery and electric vehicle industry supply chains, international standard certifications such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 have become a primary benchmark in evaluating suppliers by global customers.
The Head of Mining Engineering at PT Weda Bay Nickel, Iwan Kurniawan, explained that these requirements aim to ensure that raw materials are produced in accordance with internationally recognised environmental and occupational health and safety standards.
“Weda Bay Nickel has obtained ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, which are two major international standards for environmental management systems as well as health and safety at work,” said Iwan in his statement on Friday, 10 April 2026.
He explained that these certifications were issued after the company completed an independent audit process by an international certification body in accordance with global standards.
The attainment of these certifications demonstrates Weda Bay Nickel’s commitment to strengthening the compliance framework, responsible and sustainable operational practices, and is part of the company’s ongoing journey in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) roadmap, which is increasingly a primary focus in the nickel mining industry.
ISO 14001 assesses the effectiveness of the environmental aspect management system in operational activities, including risk identification, impact control, and continuous improvement mechanisms.
Meanwhile, ISO 45001 recognises high standards in occupational health and safety management to minimise accidents and health issues in the workplace.
To meet the requirements of both standards, Weda Bay Nickel underwent a comprehensive audit and certification process conducted by a reputable international certification body, covering documentation review and on-site implementation verification.
The certified management system applies to all operational activities and workforce across the company’s mining operations area in North Maluku. Iwan emphasised that the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications strengthen the company’s operational standards while enhancing its competitiveness in the global market.
“The ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications reflect our structured approach to ensuring safe operations as well as the continuous improvement of environmental and occupational health and safety performance. These standards are essential elements in maintaining operational reliability and meeting global stakeholder expectations,” he stated.