MANKAYAN, Benguet—Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co. has maintained its ISO 14001 certification after TUV Rheinland Philippines Inc. affirmed the company’s zero non-conformance during an ISO audit completed last March 22 to 24.
“We are pleased to advise that, following TUV Rheinland Philippines’ audit of the Environmental Management System of Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company on 22 to 24 March 2017, it has been recommended that the ISO 14001 certification of Lepanto dated 12 May 2016 be maintained,” Lepanto stated in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange.
TUV Rheinland’s audit covered LCMC’s Corporate Office in Makati City, its warehouse in Malolos, Bulacan, and the Lepanto Mine Division here.
In the audit findings, TUV Rheinland highly commended LCMC management’s commitment for continual improvement. TUV also lauded the company’s efforts in waste management with the installation and maintenance of its very own Engineered Sanitary Landfill inside the mine site.
The audit report also commended the company’s continuous effort in electricity and water management.
“The zero-non-conformance finding affirms that we stay true to our vision of being a world-class Filipino mining company committed to responsible and sustainable mining. We remain true to our commitment to the community and the environment,” said Bryan U. Yap, LCMC president and chief operating officer.
The ISO 14001 certification initiative was led by Lepanto’s EMS Team headed by Knestor Jose Y. Godino, vice president-HRAD and Overall Environmental Management Representative, vice president and resident manager for LMD-EMR, Engineer Thomas S. Consolacion; and MEPED manager and deputy EMR, Rolando C. Reyes.
The Environmental Management Representatives were assisted by the EMS Committee Members, document controllers, internal auditors, training and awareness team, environmental emergency response team members, pollution control officers, top management and all members of the organization, Yap said in Lepanto’s Phisix filing.
The ISO certificate was first issued on May 12, 2016 to LCMC, affirming the company’s commitment to become a socially responsible mining company through environmental stewardship. The certification is valid until September 14, 2018.