HSEQ Certifications & Policy
Independent Oilfield Services Ltd’s Management System
Independent Oilfield Services Ltd (IOS) operates an integrated management system certified to internationally recognised standards:
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental
- ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety
The management system ensures legal compliance across all countries of operation and provides a safe system of work that protects employees, contractors, and others affected by our activities. IOS is committed to protecting the environment and actively works to minimise its environmental impact.
Supported by experienced personnel, specialist assets, and strong leadership, the management system enables IOS to consistently meet high standards and realise continual business improvement.
A structured framework of policies, procedures, and work instructions approved at senior management level defines how the business operates and ensures effective, efficient, and consistent delivery of services.
Sustainability & ESG Reporting
Independent Oilfield Services Ltd (IOS) places sustainability at the centre of its long‑term business strategy, recognising that responsible environmental, social, and governance performance is essential to operational resilience and sustainable growth. Sustainability is fully embedded within IOS’s ISO‑aligned Integrated Management System and is delivered through structured environmental, energy, and carbon management aligned with or certified to ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO 14068‑1
IOS publishes an Annual ESG Sustainability Report to provide transparent reporting of environmental, social, and governance performance. The report tracks progress against defined objectives, identifies risks and opportunities, and supports continual improvement while providing confidence to clients and stakeholders that sustainability commitments are actively managed and verified.
ESG
Independent Oilfield Services Ltd (IOS) has been verified against ISO 14068‑1:2023 – Carbon Neutrality, demonstrating its commitment to credible, transparent, and internationally recognised carbon management.
Verification to ISO 14068‑1 confirms that IOS has adopted a structured and robust approach to measuring, managing, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This includes the identification of emission sources, the implementation of reduction initiatives, and the use of verified carbon neutralisation measures where necessary.
Carbon management is integrated into IOS’s wider environmental, energy, and sustainability framework, supporting informed decision‑making and continual improvement. Through alignment with ISO 14068‑1, IOS provides confidence to clients and stakeholders that its carbon neutrality claims are independently verified and based on recognised best practice.
Information Security & GDPR
Independent Oilfield Services Ltd (IOS) recognises the importance of protecting the confidentiality,
integrity, and availability of information across all areas of its operations. IOS operates an information security management approach aligned with the principles of ISO/IEC 27001, ensuring that information is protected against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, and cyber threats.
Information security controls are proportionate to risk and are designed to safeguard business, client, employee, and third‑party information in both digital and physical formats. IOS also manages personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation, ensuring that personal information is processed lawfully, securely, and transparently.
IOS maintains a structured framework of information security and data protection policies, procedures, and technical controls, supported by risk assessment, staff awareness, and incident management processes. Responsibilities are clearly defined, and performance is monitored to support continual improvement, regulatory compliance, and organisational resilience.
Information Security & Privacy (GDPR)
Energy Management
Independent Oilfield Services Ltd (IOS) is committed to managing and improving its energy performance in a systematic and sustainable manner. IOS operates an energy management approach aligned with the principles of ISO 50001, supporting the efficient use of energy and the reduction of energy consumption and associated emissions.
Energy considerations are integrated into operational planning, asset management, and decision‑making processes to ensure energy is used efficiently across all activities. IOS actively monitors energy use and performance to identify opportunities for improvement and to reduce environmental impact where it is reasonably practicable.
IOS maintains a structured framework of energy‑related policies, procedures, and controls, supported by performance monitoring, defined objectives, and continual improvement initiatives. Responsibilities for energy management are clearly defined, and performance is reviewed to drive ongoing improvement and support IOS’s wider environmental and sustainability commitments.
