Weda Bay Nickel affirms commitment to ESG implementation through certification
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Weda Bay Nickel has affirmed its commitment to strengthening the compliance framework, responsible and sustainable operational practices, and as part of the company’s ongoing journey in its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) roadmap through certification.
Weda Bay states that it has obtained ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, two major international standards for environmental management systems and occupational health and safety.
“The ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications reflect our structured approach to ensuring safe operations as well as the sustainable improvement of environmental and occupational safety performance,” said Head of Mining Engineering at Weda Bay Nickel, Iwan Kurniawan, in his statement received in Jakarta on Saturday.
ISO 14001 assesses the effectiveness of environmental aspect management systems 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 underwent a comprehensive audit and certification process conducted by a reputable international certification body, encompassing 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.
“These standards are an important element in maintaining operational reliability and meeting the expectations of global stakeholders,” he said.
Amid increasing demands for transparency and ESG compliance in the battery and electric vehicle industry supply chain, certifications of international standards such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 serve as one of the main benchmarks in supplier evaluations by global customers.
These requirements aim to ensure that raw materials are produced in accordance with internationally recognised environmental and occupational safety standards.
Weda Bay Nickel views the attainment of these certifications as strengthening the company’s credibility in meeting international customer requirements while supporting the implementation of its long-term ESG strategy.
The company ensures that the certified environmental and occupational safety management system will continue to be evaluated through periodic reviews, internal audits, and sustainable improvements, in line with the dynamics of global regulations and industry standards.