IATF 16949
The IATF 16949 standard is specific to the automotive industry and contains process requirements for quality management systems that continuously encourage improvements in relation to preventing errors and reducing variation and waste in the supply chain.
The standard is based on ISO 9001 and national quality standards for the automotive industry.
IATF 16949 focuses on customerspecific requirements related to continuous improvements, error prevention and reductions in variation and waste in the supply chain.
The standard facilitates an ongoing process that helps identify, report and improve areas of management systems and other relevant business processes.
ISO 14001
ISO 14001 certification means that we work systematically with continuous improvements aimed at minimising environmental impacts and ensure compliance with the applicable statutory environmental requirements through our environmental management system.
This is done through risk management and environmental mapping. This includes understanding and taking action regarding the potential environmental impacts of our activities and services and the products we manufacture.
ISO 14001 certification also requires the adoption of an environmental policy and environmental goals.
We have to document how environmental conditions are managed and ensure the necessary control measures are implemented.
ISO 9001
ISO 9001 is a certification of our quality management system, demonstrating our commitment to consistency, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
For many the certification is synonymous with quality and effective management, combined with structured customer dialogue.
The standard is based on a number of quality management principles, with a continuous focus on customers, motivation and involvement of senior management, process approach and improvements.
With the certification we have thus committed to increasing efficiency and reducing the number of product defects.
EcoVadis
EcoVadis is considered to be a world leader in its field and is recognised for its thorough and detailed analyses of corporate sustainability based on a range of criteria in relation to climate, environment, labour and human rights, ethics and procurement. The entire BIRN Group renewed its EcoVadis certification in 2023.
The result of the certification has been assessed based on our efforts in the E, S and G areas, where we have succeeded in mapping our waste streams, training our employees in energy optimisation, and improving energy efficiency through technology and equipment upgrades. In the S area, we have reviewed safety equipment and introduced a health check option for employees. In the G area, we have established a whistleblower scheme and been recognised for high IT security.
Climate Diploma
KOCKUMS MASKIN is powered by 100% renewable energy sourced from 43% wind and 57% water. This decision is a key part of our commitment to reducing our environmental impact and promoting climate-smart electricity.
