Suez Canal Bank Awarded ISO 45001:2018 Certification for Occupational Health and Safety Management

Suez Canal Bank has been awarded the ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) Certification, issued by EUROCERT the internationally recognized Greek company. This milestone reflects the Bank’s ongoing efforts to developing an integrated work environment in line with international standards and best practices, while providing a safe and healthy workplace for its employees, supporting operational efficiency and business sustainability and organizational resilience.

Suez Canal Bank received the certification during a ceremony held at the Bank’s headquarters, attended by Mr. Akef El Maghraby, CEO and Managing Director, Mr. Shehab Zidan, Deputy CEO, along with other Bank’s senior executives. The ceremony was also attended by H.E. Ambassador Nikolaos Papageorgiou, Ambassador of Greece and Economic and Commercial Attaché at the Embassy of Greece in Egypt, Eng. Othman Mohamed Othman, Owner and Founder of NES, Ms. Amina Othman, CEO of NES.

The ISO 45001:2018 certification covers Suez Canal Bank’s Head Office and Garden City Branch and applies to the following certified scope: “Provision of Administrative and Engineering Services for Suez Canal Bank, including facility management, maintenance, renovation, and technical supervision.”

The certification followed a comprehensive two-stage independent assessment covering the governance structure, policies and procedures, occupational health and safety risk assessments, emergency preparedness, employee participation, and operational controls. The assessment confirmed that the implemented system complies with the requirements of ISO 45001:2018 and is effectively applied within the certified scope.

ISO 45001:2018 is a globally recognized standard for occupational health and safety management, providing an integrated framework for identifying and managing risks, enhancing compliance with applicable requirements, strengthening organizational resilience, and driving continuous improvement.

In this context, Mr. Akef El Maghraby said: “Obtaining ISO 45001:2018 certification represents an important milestone in the Bank’s journey toward operational excellence and reflects our ongoing efforts to provide a safe and healthy work environment for our employees. This contributes to enhancing performance efficiency, which is directly reflected in the quality of services we deliver to our clients and strengthens our ability to meet their needs while providing a faster and more efficient banking experience”.

This achievement builds on the Bank’s ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification, further reinforcing the Bank’s proactive approach to building an integrated work environment and creating sustainable value for both employees and clients.

For his part, Eng. Osman Mohamed Osman said: “Suez Canal Bank’s ISO 45001:2018 certification reflects its successful implementation of the international standard’s requirements for occupational health and safety. Throughout the assessment process, the Bank demonstrated a high level of readiness and effectiveness in risk management and the implementation of preventive measures, underscoring its commitment to applying best practices in this field.”

In the same context, Mr. Mohamed Amr, Head of Sustainability and Sustainable Finance at Suez Canal Bank, said: “The ISO 45001:2018 certification reflects the close collaboration across the Bank’s various departments and divisions to establish an effective occupational health and safety management system. This achievement also supports the Bank’s efforts in sustainability efforts, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices, while fostering a safe and sustainable workplace, strengthening a culture of prevention and continuous improvement in line with leading international standards”.

Obtaining ISO 45001:2018 further reinforces Suez Canal Bank’s position as a responsible financial institution committed to sustainable business practices, operational resilience, and the well-being of its employees, while supporting the Bank’s broader vision of delivering lasting value to its stakeholders.