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Namport demonstrates its commitment to sustainable practices by prioritizing employee well-being, fostering community development, and maintaining rigorous health and safety standards throughout its operations.
Health and safety
Namport prioritises the well-being and safety of its employees. To ensure this, the Company has implemented an integrated occupational health and safety system certified with ISO 45001:2015. This system includes comprehensive policies, risk assessment processes, performance monitoring and targets, inspections, compliance audits, incident management, and engagement activities with employees, contractors and suppliers. In line with its commitment to safety, Namport has introduced life-saving rules to enhance safety practices at the ports. Although Namport recorded six lost-time injuries throughout the reporting year, it successfully reached its overall target by maintaining a lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) of 0.49.
A significant milestone
In 2023, Namport achieved one million injury-free man hours. This remarkable accomplishment highlights Namport's commitment to maintaining a safe and secure working environment for its employees. It demonstrates Namport's diligent efforts in implementing effective health and safety measures and fostering a culture of awareness and compliance among its workforce.
ISO certifications
In August and September 2022, Namport successfully underwent an ISO surveillance and recertification audit. This comprehensive assessment examined the Company's compliance with a range of international standards. We are delighted to share that Namport has garnered favourable endorsements, affirming the extension of its existing certifications.
The certifications and their audit results are as follows:
ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management): The first surveillance audit was conducted in September 2022, and Namport was recommended for the continuation of this certification.
ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management): The first surveillance audit also took place in September 2022, and Namport received a positive recommendation to maintain this certification.
ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety): Namport has been recertified for its commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
By upholding these certifications, Namport aligns with several of the SDGs, furthering our positive impact on society and the environment. We remain committed to upholding the highest standards of quality, environmental management, and occupational health and safety, as demonstrated by our successful ISO certifications.
Supply chain management
Namport demonstrated its commitment to supporting local businesses through its supply chain management. A significant portion of procurement opportunities was allocated to bolster the local economy. Specifically, 40.76% of procurement opportunities, totalling N$88,190,624, were awarded to large Namibian firms. Furthermore, 27.11% of procurement opportunities, amounting to N$57,599,872, were granted to local SMEs. This strategic focus on supporting local businesses highlights Namport's dedication to promoting economic growth and development within Namibia.
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