AP Renewables renews IMS certifications

MANILA, Philippines — AP Renewables Inc. (APRI), a subsidiary of energy company Aboitiz Power Corp., has renewed its Integrated Management System (IMS) certifications, recording zero non-conformities by auditors for the sixth year in a row.

APRI received new certificates that cover systems on quality management (ISO 9001:2015), environmental management (ISO 14001:2015), and occupational health and safety management (ISO 45001:2018).

TÜV Rheinland Philippines conducted simultaneous audit from Oct. 17 to 18 across APRI’s geothermal power plant sites in Tiwi and MakBan, plus its corporate office in Taguig.

TÜV external auditors noted nine positive observations that included APRI receiving the SHAPES Corporate Safety and Health Excellence Bronze Award from the Department of Energy as well as the Safety Seal No. R05-SS-UTLS-00053-R1 Award from the Department of Employment last April.

These awards are given to organizations for their excellence in implementing health and safety programs in the workplace.

APRI was also recognized by its host communities for implementing corporate social responsibility initiatives.

“These certifications signify their efforts to ensure the best quality of service to their customers,” TÜV Rheinland lead auditor Grace Balobalo said.

APRI president and chief operating officer Jeffrey Estreall said the company would continue to work towards becoming a world-class organization by enhancing its processes and ensuring its management system’s effectiveness.

“APRI’s success of securing zero non-conformity record for another year shows our determination to improve our policies and procedures that will help us provide better services to our customers and to the community,” Estrella said.

The company delivers clean and renewable baseload power with the facilities it operates in Albay, Laguna, and Batangas.

IMS in organizations integrate all aspects of their systems and processes into one centralized framework.

This enables them to have a seamless and comprehensive overall management system to improve their performance, effectively manage their risks, and consistently meet customer needs, among others.