-- Integrated quality, environmental, and safety management systems now in place --
Nippon Express (H.K.) Co., Ltd. (President: Aldo Soprani; hereinafter, "NX Hong Kong"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (President: Satoshi Horikiri), obtained two certifications in November 2024: ISO 14001:2015 (for environmental management systems) and ISO 45001:2018 (for occupational health and safety management systems).
(ISO 14001:2015 certificate)
(ISO 45001:2018 certificate)
The NX Group is committed to maintaining and improving quality in its various operations as a useful means of ensuring corporate sustainability and boosting performance to enhance customer satisfaction, and accordingly it is pursuing ISO certification on a global basis.
Having previously obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification (for quality management systems), NX Hong Kong has recently acquired the following two certifications and now has in place integrated management systems for the three areas of quality, environment, and safety.
■ ISO 14001:2015 (for environmental management systems)
This certification is designed to help organizations establish and maintain environmental management systems to improve environmental performance, reduce environmental risks, and comply with laws and regulations.
In keeping with the NX Group Environmental Charter, the Group is working to reduce the variety of environmental risks surrounding its organizations, including those arising in their natural and labor environments, to ensure it fulfills its collective responsibility for the global environment. The Group will continue to actively engage in environmental conservation efforts to help bring about sustainable societies.
■ ISO 45001:2018 (for occupational health and safety management systems)
This certification is designed to help companies establish and implement effective occupational health and safety management systems to ensure the health and safety of their employees and to improve the company's safety management and comprehensive control level.
In line with the NX Group Safety Philosophy "Safety takes precedence over everything else", the Group will place the highest priority on ensuring safety and health in work environments to cut the risk of occupational accidents.
In preparing for certification, NX Hong Kong enhanced workplace safety and environmental protection by reviewing existing business processes and establishing new procedures. It also fostered a corporate culture of maintaining high safety standards by conducting all-hands training programs and encouraging the exchange of ideas. Going forward, NX Hong Kong will continue its efforts to improve operational efficiency and sustainability in order to provide safe and high-quality products and services to more customers.
The NX Group remains committed to working toward the realization of sustainable societies through its business operations, all the while striving to augment its trustworthiness and corporate value and provide valuable logistics services to customers on a global scale.
[Details of ISO certifications]
Name of certified organization | Nippon Express (H.K.) Co., Ltd. |
Certification standards | ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 |
Certification date | Monday, November 18, 2024 |
Certified businesses | Provision of warehousing and logistics services |
Examining organization | Bureau Veritas H.K. |