KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Green Building Index (GBI), Malaysia's International Green Benchmark, is delighted to announce the successful attainment of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification. GBI’s achievement was officially recognised on 28 December 2023, following a meticulous audit conducted by SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd. 

In a meeting held at the Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) Centre today, SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd represented by Ts. Md. Adha bin Katni @ Rahmat, Senior General Manager of the Management System Certification Department at SIRIM QAS International, awarded the certificate to Ar. Abu Zarim bin Abu Bakar, GBI Board Chairman. Also representing SIRIM was Ms. Wan Shahima bt Mior Ahmed Shahimi, Head of the Civil & Construction Section in the Management System Certification Department at SIRIM.

"We are immensely proud in achieving the ISO 9001:2015 certification, which reflects our unwavering commitment to quality and excellence," said Ar. Abu Zarim, who is also President of PAM. "Since the flare of post-covid development and the growing global spirit on ESG, achieving ISO certification has been one of key phrases of the company's growth in moving forward. This milestone reaffirms GBI's position as a trusted authority in sustainable building practices and underscores our ongoing dedication to promoting positive environmental impact."

In order to achieve ISO 9001:2015 compliance, GBI underwent the comprehensive audit encompassing the development of a quality management system, a thorough review of management system documentation, preliminary assessment, and resolution of any identified non-conformities.

The ISO 9001:2015 certification signifies GBI's dedication to refining and strengthening its management and operational systems. Throughout the certification process, GBI undertook a comprehensive review, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices in line with ISO standards. The GBI Secretariat's dedication and attention to detail were instrumental in navigating the complexities of the audit and securing the certification.

The ISO 9001 certification outlines standards for a Quality Management System, grounded in numerous quality management principles that correspond with the ISO 9001:2015’s seven management principles: customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision making and relationship management.

GBI strives to embrace these principles in establishing a streamlined system that consistently enhances its operations and services. This system ensures that the certification process is transparent, consistent, and responsive to the evolving needs of the industry. By upholding these standards, GBI aims to enhance trust and confidence in green building practices.

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GBI is Malaysia’s pioneer and leading industry-recognised Green Rating Tool for buildings and townships. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PAM and the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM). For more information, please visit www.greenbuildingindex.org.

SOURCE: Greenbuildingindex Sdn Bhd 

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--BERNAMA