Hamad Bin Khalifa’s (HBKU) Qatar Environmental and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) was awarded the certification that falls under ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 standards for its Integrated Management System (IMS). The achievement follows an extensive auditing process done by Intertek, a Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide.

The certification covers QEERI’s provision of research, development, and innovation services by each of its centers and departments, including the Energy Center, Water Center, Environment & Sustainability Center, Corrosion Center, Natural & Environmental Hazards Observatory, Earth Science Program, as well as its facilities, including the Core Labs, Outdoor Test Facility, and Solar Monitoring Stations.

ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 are the most internationally recognized standards for Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) management systems. They create a framework that helps organizations ensure that the highest standards for QHSE and accountability are maintained across the various functions, through integrated and standardized policies and procedures.

According to Dr. Muhammed Akmal Rana, Quality Management Director at QEERI, the certification displays its commitment to providing a healthy and safe working environment for its employees and visitors.

He expressed his gratitude to the team from Intertek and staff at QEERI for working diligently towards this goal, in line with its commitment to following the highest global standards for QHSE. Moreover, this achievement is in alignment with the Qatar National Vision 2030.

Representatives from Intertek met with QEERI’s teams and visited its facilities to ensure they were fully compliant with the breadth of requirements of the ISO certification process.

Dr. Sridhar Kasthuri, Area Manager of Business Assurance at Intertek Qatar stated, “QEERI demonstrated a high commitment across the board from all the employees, as well as the leadership team. The organization showed excellent overall involvement throughout the process, for instance, by including all its staff members in QHSE awareness training and showing a commitment to offering quality services in line with global best practices. It was impressive to witness this kind of dedication to the certification process.”

As a research institute with a national mandate, QEERI is supporting Qatar in tackling its grand challenges related to energy, water, and the environment in line with Qatar National Vision 2020. The ISO certification highlights QEERI’s ability to consistently provide products and services that exceed applicable customer, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

For more information on HBKU's initiatives, please visit hbku.edu.qa 

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