Management systems

The Snam group adopts specific certified management systems with the objective of ensuring that corporate processes and activities meet the required standards on worker health and safety, environmental protection and the quality of the services offered.

The table below shows the certifications obtained for the various management systems of Snam and the other subsidiaries, as well as laboratory accreditations. In 2012, Snam, Stogit and GNL Italia obtained OHSAS 18001 certification of compliance with standards for worker health and safety management systems for the entire company. In particular, Snam again obtained certification for the activities previously performed and certified by Snam Rete Gas. Italgas obtained ISO 50001:2011 certification of compliance with standards for energy management systems.

MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

During the year, 380 audits were performed (including 325 internal audits by specialised staff and 55 by external companies). In addition, all of the activities necessary for maintaining and renewing existing certifications were implemented.

Note that action was launched to implement Snam Rete Gas’s Environmental Management System across the entire company, with a review of the system documentation.

The main objective for 2013 is to extend the ISO 14001 certification of Snam Rete Gas’s Environmental Management System across the entire company.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI)