"Bureau Veritas being a reference partner in QHSE, Social responsibility and conformity management, I consider that we must be exemplary in our own QHSE management. At Bureau Veritas, our QHSE commitment starts at the very top, with me, and cascades through the entire line management, who are supported by our internal QHSE Networks.

Our QHSE processes are designed to add value to our employees and our customers and we are always looking for continuous improvement opportunities. We believe that our processes are completely aligned with our customer requirements and that we need to continuously improve our processes as the customer demands and processes evolve.

I believe that this is one of our strengths and is one of the ways that will allow Bureau Veritas to move forward with confidence with our clients"

- Customer requirements can always be met
- Company efficiency relies on individual competences and employee commitment
- All processes are described concisely and employees are trained
- All processes must be continuously improved and streamlined

- No job is worth doing if it cannot be done safely.
- Health and Safety at work is the responsibility of every employee, contractor and visitor.
- All work related accidents can be prevented.
- We should all contribute to protecting the natural environment.

QHSE Policy implementation remains the responsibility of line managers supported by our QHSE networks.

A QHSE network assists line managers in the implementation of the Bureau Veritas QHSE Policies. The networks are animated and coordinated by the QHSE Leadership Groups.

These Groups develop policies, monitor action plans and promote the sharing of good practices across Bureau Veritas.

Our Management system provides Bureau Veritas with the management processes necessary for the continuous improvement of our performance as we move forward to achieve our objective to be recognized as being exemplary in QHSE management excellence:
- Aligning the organization through priority setting and action plan building
- Reinforcing network capabilities through training and supporting our employees
- Monitoring our progress, identifying and closing gaps through indicators
- Ensuring sustainable progress through internal and external audits


Since 1996 Bureau Veritas has held ISO 9001 certification through a recognized international independent certifier.
The Bureau Veritas code of ethics meets all IFIA (International Federation of Inspection Agencies) principles and requirements. Its implementation is regularly assessed by an external third party. In addition, since the beginning of 2007 Bureau Veritas has re-enforced its internal HSE management and is promoting the voluntary certification of its locations to ISO14001 (Environmental Management Systems) and recognised H&S standards.

'' We believe that our internal QHSE programs have to be exemplary and that through openness, transparency and listening to our customers we will be able to continually improve our processes.
Therefore I would like to invite you to contact us to:
- Raise a complaint
- Submit a praise
- Ask for more information about QHSE in Bureau Veritas (Certificates, QHSE Policies, Manuals...)
To contact us please use the link above. Your message will be treated with confidentiality and we will reply to you in the shortest delay possible.''

Yves-Arnaud Peres, Qualify Chief Officer