‘‘We decided to order the HSEQ® assessment because we recognized that it would serve our cooperation with customers in a comprehensive way. Once the HSEQ® assessment has been completed, it can be used for multiple customers, thus avoiding multiple separate supplier assessments,” says Anna-Maija Leino, Safety Manager at Neste Markkinointi Oy. The advantage of the HSEQ® assessment is its professionalism and independence, as the method provides all suppliers a comparable result of the assessment. “We felt that the assessment was also a good way to demonstrate transparency of our operations and compliance with standards and regulations,” Leino continues.
“In order to create a broad and comprehensive picture that takes into account different areas, several experts from Neste Markkinointi participated in the assessment. We saw firsthand what a well-functioning and clear organization can achieve together,” says Markus Lindkvist, Sales Director at Neste Markkinointi Oy.
“The HSEQ® assessment went well in cooperation with Kiwa. Kiwa’s expert had extensive experience in auditing. This was reflected in the selection of relevant issues and in the expertise in the discussions during the assessment. The advance questions also gave us the opportunity to prepare well for the work.” –Johanna Saari, Customer Relationship Manager, Neste Markkinointi Oy
At Neste, safety and responsibility are at the core of operations. “Our industry already brings its own requirements to occupational health and safety, as well as environmental and quality – how they should be monitored and prioritized. This is also emphasized in customer cooperation. These priorities and needs were also well taken into account in the audit,” says Leino. The HSEQ certificate is a proof of our work and investment in these important areas, which our customers also value, Leino continues. With the HSEQ® assessment, Neste Markkinointi Oy is now part of the network of responsible suppliers.
The HSEQ assessment highlighted Neste Markkinointi Oy’s strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement of operations. Established practices and proactive risk management ensure business continuity in all situations. The discussions held during the assessment about the strengths of the operation and identified areas for development were very constructive and contributed to strengthening the image of Neste as an organization that HSEQ cluster subscribers can trust without reservation. – Elina Selin, Lead Assessor, Kiwa Sertifiointi Oy
