Step to perfection: internal audit under ISO standards is completed
Another internal audit of the management system in accordance with ISO international standards was performed in AlES JSC between 19 th and 23 rd of May 2025.
The audit covered the head office and major production units of the Company:
- Fuel Reception and Offloading Centre (FOC),
- Zapadny Thermal Complex (ZTC),
- CHPP-3,
- Cascade of HPP.
The audit was conducted according to the following standards:
– ISO 9001 – quality management system,
– ISO 14001 – environmental management,
– ISO 37001 – anti-corruption system,
– ISO 45001 – occupational health and safety,
– ISO 50001 – energy management.
Chief Auditor Zhansaya Seytbattalova confirmed that all the set objectives had been achieved: “The visit to AlES JSC left a positive impression. The objectives of the audit were fully implemented, all necessary issues were considered in full.
The work was performed in a friendly and constructive atmosphere, which facilitated an open dialogue and effective interaction. A high level of professionalism is felt in all departments – employees are competent, interested and well informed about their processes. I would like to thank you for the warm hospitality and cooperation. The visit to the company left only positive emotions”.
Asem Kusainova, an ecologist of Samruk-Energy JSC, mentioned the employees of CHPP-3: “They are not just professionals, but also people who are fans of their profession. The work is challenging and responsible and the conditions are not always favorable, but the team is friendly and helpful!
At the same time, the audit revealed a number of discrepancies in the field of environmental management and labor protection. Recommendations were given on their elimination and on further improvement of existing procedures.
The main objective of the audit is not only to control compliance with the standards, but also to build a culture of continuous improvement, identify areas of development and strengthen the corporate management system.
– A final report with a list of corrective actions, the implementation of which will be an important step in improving the efficiency of all levels of activity, will be developed in the nearest future. Regular internal audits are an important tool to enhance transparency, manageability and sustainability of the company’s processes, – said Daria Shayzhanova, Head of Corporate Development Department.
AlES JSC keeps on the course of improvement, strengthening the trust of stakeholders and reaffirming its commitment to high international standards.