ISSUE 25 ISO 90:25 WORK UNDERWAY ON THE NEXT REVISION ACI Corporate Milestone International News ISO 221, ISO 252
ISO 90:25 WORK UNDERWAY ON THE NEXT REVISION As part of its ongoing revision and development process, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has been preparing for the next major revision to ISO 90. A final draft version (FDIS) could be available during the final quarter of 24 with publication of the revised version in 25. Feature Management system standards have already been published using this harmonized structure (e.g. ISO 221:22, Event Sustainability Management Systems) and ISO 90 will follow this new format during its revision process. Under this new format, the revised version of ISO 90 will have ten tentative sections, they are Scope, Planning, Support, Operation, Performance Evaluation, Improvement, Leadership, Context of the Organization, Terms and Definitions, Normative References. Apparently, a new structure for ISO 90 will be established. However, the precise requirements and specific contents of ISO 90:25 are yet to be confirmed at this revision stage. Page 1
23 ACI appointed by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) as their Continuing Professional Development Committee (CPDC) Course Provider ACI Signed Cooperation Agreement with Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM) concerning the Incentive Subsidy Scheme for Certification International Management System Standards Opening of Canada Representative Office ACI was recognized as a certified service supplier for 'The CarbonSmart Programme" ACI Updates 22 ACI Third Time to be awarded as "the 0 Hong Kong's Most Influential Brands" Opening of USA Representative Office ACI Third Time to be awarded as the "Caring Company" ACI became a Task Force member of HKAS for Energy Management System (EnMS), to advice to HKAS on policy matters on EnMS. ACI became a Working Party member of the Accreditation Advisory Board (ACB) for Certification Bodies Accreditation, with a mission to make recommendation to HKAS. First Certification Body registered on the research & survey list of Hong Kong Tourism Board 21 20 ACI Second time to be awarded the "Caring Company" ACI Second Time to be awarded as the 0 Hong Kong's Most Influential Brands ACI became a Task Force member of HKAS for Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS), to advice to HKAS on policy matters on OHSMS. ACI became a Task Force member of HKAS for Information and Communication Management System (ICMS) to advice to HKAS on policy matters on ICMS. First Time to be awarded the "Caring Company" 20 20 ACI was awarded in "the Intellectual Captial Management Program" ACI was recognized by ECF Fund for (Energy Efficiency Projets) & (Energy Cum Carbon Audits) Services First Time to be awarded as "the 0 Hong Kong's Most Influential Brands" First Certification Body registered on the research & survey list of the Hong Kong Housing Authority, HKSAR 20 ACI participated in promoting Occupational & Safety Culture in Macau 20 ACI was accredited by Hong Kong Accreditation Services (HKAS) ACI was recognized by IRCA Approved Training Organization First Certification Body registered on the research & survey list of the Censure & Statistics Department, HKSAR First Certification Body to sign the "Occupational Safety Charter" 20 Accredited Certification International Limited (ACI) was established with the mission to promote quality, environmental, occupational health and safety, food safety management, and other recognized management systems. Page 2
ACI Updates Personal Data Accredited Certification International Limited (ACI) is committed to protect our client s information and privacy. In light of the recent amendment of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, we would like to have the following arrangement. ACI complies with all regulations related to Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance regarding commercial electronic messages and personal data protection. All our clients personal information is kept confidential and will not be transferred, shared or sold to third parties. All collected personal information will be used to improve the quality of our service. We would like to ensure our clients are well communicated with our latest news. Please be noticed that we will deliver the information to you in future. If you do not want to receive information from us, please email to info@aci-limited.com for our follow up actions. Welcome New Clients Accredited Certification International ISO 500 Energy Management System is becoming the focus of the world since its publication in 21. Companies decide to get certified to ISO 500, to show external parties they have implemented an energy management and they are benefited from improved energy efficiency and reduced costs. Accredited Certification International Limited (ACI) has recently awarded ISO 500 certificate to Able Engineering Company Limited, which is under a public company listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. The company concentrates on building construction, repair, maintenance, renovation and fitting out, civil engineering and other contract works in Hong Kong since established in 1976. Energy management includes planning and operation of energy-related production and consumption units. Objectives are resource conservation, climate protection and cost savings. It is connected closely to environmental management, production management, logistics and other established business functions. Energy management is getting important to organizations because of the increasing expenses on electricity. ISO 500 is developed by ISO as the international standard to provide guidance for energy management systems and processes. Successfully implementation of ISO 500 Energy Management System can help the organizations to reduce energy consumption and expense together with commitment of social responsibility to Hong Kong society. ACI is a professional third party certification body and devotes to deliver quality certification services to organizations of different industries. Our experienced audit team can continuously improve companies Energy Management System. Page 3
International News & Trends ISO 221 Event Sustainability Management System Certification ISO 221 is a management system standard that has been designed to help all members of the event industry supply chain including organizers, event managers, stand builders, caterers and logistics suppliers to improve the sustainability of their event related activities, products and services. It can be applied to a single event or a venue. The standard is to provide a framework to help identify the potentially negative social, economic and environmental impacts of events. Organizers can then remove or reduce negative impacts through improved planning and processes. ISO 221 requires a systematic approach to addressing sustainable development issues in relation to event planning rather than an ad-hoc approach. It facilitates improved sustainability performance. ISO 221 also includes practical guidance on communications, operational planning and control, stakeholder identification and engagement, supply chain management and procurement, and issue evaluation. Benefits: -Simpler, clearer and more effective systems and processes -Offers a strategic way to manage sustainability and embed continual improvement -Reduce costs, carbon emissions and waste, better manage the biodiversity of venues and achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce -Enhance international reputation and reduce the risks of legislative breaches ISO 252 Market Opinion and Social Research Management System Certification ISO 252 is an ISO standard established to promote the principles of international quality standards to market, opinion and social research. ISO 252 establishes the service requirements for organizations and professionals conducting market, opinion and social research, especially when operating on an international scale. By implementing the ISO 252, the organization can show to clients that their research will be carried out under controlled conditions therefore providing a high level of confidence to clients that they can rely on the results of researches. ISO 252 ensures that each aspect of the whole research processes including research planning, data collecting, data management and processing, data analysis and result reporting, is managed systematically and consistently and at the same time the security and confidentiality of respondents and research results. Benefit -Reduces risk -Shows trustworthiness of the research results -Helps ensure the confidentiality of the whole research processes including the results -Increases efficiency and productivity -Increases loyalty & satisfaction -Improves product and service quality -Increases opportunities for international business -Increases value of your company Page 4
has Provided ISO 223 Business Continuity Management System Training for Vocational Training Council Hot Training Accredited Certification International Limited (ACI) has recently delivered an ISO 223 Business Continuity Management System Standard Training to Vocational Training Council (VTC). VTC was established to provide a valued choice to school leavers and working adults to acquire values, knowledge and skills for lifelong learning and enhanced employability as well as to provide supports to industries for their manpower development. ISO 223 is the new international standard for societal security. It provides organizations with a framework to ensure that they can continue operating during the most challenging and unexpected circumstances, such as strikes, financial crises, SARS type pandemics, natural disaster or civil disorders, etc. Throughout the training, trainees will be equipped with knowledge and skills for internal audit and for continual improvements of their organization. With ACI s strong expert team in different professionalism areas, we commit to providing the best ISO and various management systems training for clients from different industries. Our professionals also contribute to the enhancement of clients management standards through certification. We serve commercial clients, governments and international institutions, and our motivation is to help our clients achieve the goals and the success they desire. ACI Provided ISO 300 Risk Management Training to Macau Productivity & Technology Transfer Centre (CPTTM) and China Resources Construction Co., Ltd. Recently Accredited Certification International Limited (ACI) has delivered a series of ISO 300:20 Risk Management trainings to Macau Productivity & Technology Transfer Centre (CPTTM), and China Resources Construction Co. Ltd. (CRCC), as well as companies for various industries. ISO 300:20 is an international standard providing principles and generic guidelines on risk management and help organizations with their risk analysis and risk assessments. ISO 300:20 can be applied throughout the life of an organization, and to a wide range of activities, including strategies and decisions, operations, processes, functions, projects, products, services and assets. Throughout the training, trainees will be equipped with knowledge and skills of ISO 300:20 from ISO 300 foundation to internal audit skills. ACI is committed to providing the top ISO and various management systems training for clients from different industries. Equipped with professionals from different industry background, ACI can no doubt bring value added services through the training. Our vision is to grow together with our clients and help them achieve success. Hot Training Page 5