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Auditing
Ongoing supplier audits are conducted on-site
according to a set programme. The frequency
of audits is based on an internal country
and product-based risk assessment. Risk
management is documented and managed in
our internal ISO 9001 documentation.
Internal AVK auditors conduct supplier audits
and consistently verify the ISO and third-party
certifications required by our standards. We
use a checklist that covers various topics
and areas, which we continuously improve.
We pay particular attention to countries
with an increased risk of violating social and
environmental responsibility.
In 2023/24, the global AVK purchasing
organisation initiated a new programme to
ensure the level of environmental certification
for metal foundries in China. The purpose of
the programme is to ensure that suppliers,
managed by the AVK Group, have the minimum
certification level. This helps minimise
environmental impact while reducing supply
chain risks, such as potential closures by
local or national governments due to lack of
certifications.
In the future, all existing foundries will be
required to meet or exceed specific national
standards. Additionally, any new potential
supplier must fulfil the minimum requirements
to qualify as an AVK supplier.
AVK Group Policies
AVK has established Group Policies outlining
how individual companies should align with
our sustainability efforts across environmental,
social, and governance areas.
To ensure that the Business Ethics Policy and
Anti-Corruption and Anti-bribery Policy match
both our Code of Conduct for employees as
well as our Code of Conduct for suppliers, the
two policies will be revised and shared with the
companies in the AVK Group.
AVK’s ISO certifications
AVK has been working with ISO since 1990
where we achieved our first ISO 9001
certification. Since then, ISO documentation
has been integrated into our QEMS (Quality and
Environmental Management System).
The ESG data overview at the end of the
report provides a summary of how many
of our manufacturing companies hold each
certification. This overview is based on
the certification descriptions provided by
ISO.org, the International Organisation for
Standardisation.
ISO 9001
ISO 9001 is a management tool ensuring that
organisations of all sizes and sectors improve
their performance, meet customer expectations,
and demonstrate their commitment to quality.
Its requirements define how to establish,
implement, maintain, and continually improve a
quality management system (QMS).
ISO 29001
ISO 29001 defines quality management system
requirements for product and service supply
organisations to the petroleum, petrochemical,
and natural gas industries. This document is
written as a supplement to ISO 9001. The
supplementary requirements and guidance to
ISO 9001 have been developed to manage
supply chain risks and opportunities associated
with the petroleum, petrochemical, and natural
gas industries and to provide a framework for
aligning requirements with complementary
standards employed within the industries.
Improper handling of explosives and gases can
lead to serious consequences for both people
and the environment. For this reason, AVK has
chosen this ISO superstructure (of additional
requirements) in our supply chain for the oil
and gas industry to demonstrate a high-quality
level and proper management of the company’s
processes.
ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is a management tool within
environmental management which acts as the
framework for the environmental performance.
By adhering to this standard, we can ensure
that we are taking proactive measures to
minimise our environmental footprint, comply
with relevant legal requirements, and achieve
our environmental objectives. The framework
encompasses various aspects, from resource
usage and waste management to monitoring
environmental performance and involving
stakeholders in environmental commitments.
ISO 45001
ISO 45001 is an international standard that
specifies requirements for an occupational
health and safety (OH&S) management system.
It provides a framework for organisations to
manage risks and improve OH&S performance.
ISO 45001 utilises the Plan-Do-Check-Act
methodology to systematically manage health
and safety risks. It applies to organisations of
all sizes and can be integrated with other ISO
management system standards.
ISO 50001
ISO 50001 is an international standard
for energy management. The purpose of
ISO 50001 is to specify requirements for
establishing, implementing, maintaining, and
improving an energy management system
(EnMS). The intended outcome is to enable an
organisation to follow a systematic approach
in achieving continual improvement of energy
performance and the EnMS.
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