Hedcor gets int’l standards certifications amid quarantines

    Hedcor gets int’l standards certifications amid quarantines

    AboitizPower run-of-river hydropower arm Hedcor received recommendations for ISO re-
    certifications from the British Standards Group Philippines (BSi) as organizations across the
    world continue to confront a global health crisis.

    Hedcor remains steadfast in meeting global organizational standards despite the limitations and
    challenges brought about by strict anti-virus measures. With BSi’s innovative auditing process
    via digital channels to abide by quarantine protocols, Hedcor advances its goal to operate
    efficiently and of utmost quality.

    The power firm has been re-certified for Business Continuity Management System, Information
    Security Management System, Quality Management System, and Environmental Management
    System.

    The ISO 22301:2012 (Business Continuity Management System) certification aims to safeguard
    an organization from a wide range of potential threats and disruptions. It was first awarded to
    Hedcor Sibulan and Tudaya in 2018. After a recent three-day surveillance audit, both are
    recommended for continued certification with zero nonconformities.

    Hedcor Sibulan and Tudaya, along with Hedcor, Inc., Hedcor Sabangan and Luzon Hydro
    Corporation were also recommended for re-certification with zero nonconformity for ISO
    27001:2013 (Information Security Management System). The certification is to ensure security
    of the organization’s information assets. This came about after a two-week recertification audit
    facilitated by BSi.

    BSi has also recommended the continued certifications of the aforementioned for ISO
    9001:2018 (Quality Management System) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management
    System) after two weeks of re-certification audit.

    On top of this, the power firm has successfully migrated its Occupational Health and Safety
    (OSH) Management certification from the previous OHSAS 18001:2007 to ISO 45001:2018 as
    recommended by BSi Group. This upgrade will ensure that Hedcor updates its OSH practices to
    align with the new ISO standard on OSH management.

     

    In its 42 years in the hydropower business, Hedcor has always worked towards meeting global
    standards. Having been awarded its first ISO certification in the year 2000 for Quality
    Management System, Hedcor has since been certified for six ISO certifications throughout the
    years. This is a firm display of Hedcor’s continued efforts towards excellence and resilience
    building which is especially important in this time of uncertainty.

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