Overview:
UNOC has earned triple ISO certification in quality, environmental and safety management, reinforcing its readiness as Uganda advances towards First Oil.
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has been awarded three internationally recognised management system certifications, a milestone officials say reflects the strength of the systems underpinning the country’s push towards First Oil.
The certifications — ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management) — follow a rigorous independent assessment by LMS Certification Services, an internationally accredited certification body that audits organisations against ISO management system standards. The assessment confirmed that UNOC’s management systems meet globally benchmarked standards for quality, environmental stewardship, and occupational health and safety.
The achievement comes as Uganda advances towards the production of its first oil, with officials presenting the certifications as evidence that the systems underpinning the national oil company meet internationally recognised best practice at a critical stage in the country’s oil and gas development.
The certifications reflect UNOC’s commitment to strong governance and operational excellence, and reaffirm the company’s focus on maintaining robust management systems that support quality service delivery, environmental stewardship, and the health and safety of employees, contractors and other stakeholders.
ISO 9001:2015 recognises UNOC’s commitment to delivering consistent, customer-focused services through documented and continually improving processes. ISO 14001:2015 confirms the company’s structured approach to environmental management and risk reduction. ISO 45001:2018 demonstrates its commitment to protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone working at or visiting UNOC facilities.