Axalta Receives Multi-Site ISO 14001 Certification

“We are very proud to receive ISO certification again and be recognized for our global efforts to maintain and continually improve our multi-site Environmental Management System (EMS),” said Peter Hurd, Axalta Senior Vice President for Operations. “Our renewed certification is a testament to the effort, dedication and know-how of the people of Axalta across the globe. Their diligence and capabilities help protect our assets, our employees and the communities in which we operate.”  

ISO 14001 certification provides assurance to employees, customers and corporate partners, as well as to the general public and regulatory agencies, that companies adopt a systematic approach to environmental responsibility. The ISO 14001 program enables organizations to measure the environmental impact of their activities, to set environmental objectives, and to implement assessment and reporting processes to ensure environmental performance is continually improved.

In order to be recertified as compliant with ISO 14001 requirements, Axalta underwent a demanding evaluation process in 2014 that included third-party audits at 11 of our 34 manufacturing facilities. The audits focused on site compliance with the ISO 14001 standard as well as compliance with the Axalta global EMS. Each site passed a rigorous evaluation process covering a multitude of procedures, programs and practices within five criteria: environmental policy, planning, implementation and operation, checking and corrective action, and management review. The recertification process culminated in a comprehensive audit in December, 2014 by LRQA of the Axalta global headquarters, during which the effectiveness of the global EMS was assessed.

To maintain certification, LRQA will continue to perform semi-annual audits of Axalta’s headquarters and a representative sampling of certified sites to ensure compliance and to assess initiatives for continued improvement. Our customers can be confident that Axalta will continue to provide the high quality products and services they have come to expect well into the future.

Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable solutions. From light OEM vehicles, automotive refinish and commercial vehicles to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the materials we coat to last longer. With more than 145 years of experience in the coatings industry, the 12,000 people of Axalta continue to find ways to serve our more than 120,000 customers in 130 countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and technology. For more information visit axaltacoatingsystems.com and follow us @axalta on twitter.