The environmental management system at SIGMA OIL TOO is an integral part of our corporate management framework. It establishes a standardized procedure for environmental management that aligns with current laws, regulations, and best practices.
This system adheres to ISO 14001, GOST (State Standard) R ISO 14001, and complies with both international and Kazakhstan environmental laws and regulations, including industry-specific standards.
The compliance of the environmental management system is guaranteed by:
- Tailoring specific components of the corporate administration management system to suit the nuances of environmental management, particularly through the assignment of functions and tasks among company units and defining rights and responsibilities for specialists, as outlined in departmental regulations and job descriptions;
- Streamlining the processes for implementing, applying, and updating the environmental management system into a cohesive, structured approach focused on the continuous improvement of its performance.
- Monitoring air quality and noise levels at the boundaries of the sanitary protection zone;
- Overseeing emissions of pollutants from production sources;
- Assessing the quality of wastewater discharged to treatment facilities from processing plants and other company operations;
- Evaluating the efficiency of sewage treatment plants and the quality of treated wastewater;
- Monitoring the quality of sewage released into water bodies;
- Assessing the quality of surface water bodies;
- Controlling the quality of circulating and make-up water for water supply units;
- Monitoring the quality of drinking water supplied from networks and artesian wells;
- Evaluating the condition of soils and both underground and surface waters in the waste storage and disposal complex area.
The primary objective of the company regarding environmental safety is to adhere to the environmental legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The goals of industrial control within the enterprise include: