Vivo Energy Ghana Becomes ISO 9001: 2015 Certified
Vivo Energy Ghana, the marketers and distributors of Shell-branded products and services has been awarded ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) certification by the International Standards Organization (ISO).
The International Standards Organization is the global, independent, and non-governmental standard-setting body, comprising of representatives from 165 national standard bodies.
The ISO certification is an important milestone for Vivo Energy Ghana and demonstrates its commitment to continually seek excellence in the Procurement, Distribution and Marketing of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants across the country as a key player in the downstream petroleum sector.
Commenting on the certification, the Managing Director of Vivo Energy Ghana, Mr. Ben Hassan Ouattara said the certification reinforces Vivo Energy Ghana’s position as the most respected energy business in Ghana by ensuring quality standards and complying with all applicable regulations.
“This is an important achievement for us because aside the provision of quality Shell products and services we offer to our cherished customers, the ISO 9001:2015 certification reaffirms our consistency in products and services delivery that meet customers and regulatory requirements, enhance customer satisfaction and demonstrate to customers’ conformity to a specified Quality Management System requirements.
He added, “achieving the ISO 9001:2015 certification will enable a major player like Vivo Energy Ghana to meet our customers’ needs and expectations through the continuous pursuit of innovation and excellence in order to improve our product and services for our cherished customers and stakeholders.”
He further expressed his gratitude to the entire team especially the ISO Project Team for the passion, commitment, and selfless support towards the achievement of this important certification.
About Vivo Energy
With a vision to become Africa’s most respected energy business Vivo Energy Ghana, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants was established in 2013. The Shell brand has been in Ghana since1928.
Vivo Energy Ghana has a fuels storage capacity of 11,000m³ and 238 service stations, with many offering Shell Cards and convenience retail stores.
Vivo Energy Ghana employs 150 people. The company is recognised as a leader in the oil industry, championing and setting standards for safety.
Vivo Energy operates and markets its products in countries across North, West, East, and Southern Africa. The Group has a network of over 2,100 service stations in 23 countries operating under the Shell and Engen brands and exports lubricants to a number of other African countries. Its retail offering includes fuels, lubricants, card services, shops, restaurants and other non-fuel services.
It provides fuels, lubricants, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to business customers across a range of sectors including marine, mining, construction, power, transport, and manufacturing. Jet fuel is sold to customers under the Vitol Aviation brand.
The Company employs around 2,700 people and has access to over 1,000,000 cubic metres of fuel storage capacity. The Group’s joint venture, Shell and Vivo Lubricants B.V., sources, blends, packages, and supplies Shell-branded lubricants at plants in six countries.
For more information about Vivo Energy, please visit www.vivoenergy.com
Source: modernghana.com
