Project Profile
ABS Quality Evaluations Help Leela’s Ship Recycling Division Improve Sustainability, Safety and Quality
Read how ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. (ABS QE) helped a ship recycling yard in India improve sustainability, safety and quality through achieving ISO certifications.
Project Objectives
#1
Establish sustainable and environmentally sound methods for recycling of ships
#2
Aid in compliance with legal requirements
#3
Assist with setting clear objectives and targets
Project Overview
Leela Greenship Recycling Pvt Ltd (Leela), a subsidiary of Leela Group of Companies operating in Gujarat, India, has been certified by ABS QE for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 30000. By working to achieve these certifications, Leela took steps to improve their quality, environmental responsibility and occupational health and safety systems and practices. By achieving certifications that adhere to international standards, Leela also helped to improve its credibility with clients looking for sustainable ship recycling solutions.
Client Certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- ISO 30000
Our Solution
Leela approached ABS QE with the goal of optimizing their ship recycling operations to meet the highest standards of sustainability, safety and quality. The challenges Leela faced included the need to better align their practices with international norms to help them gain the trust and credibility needed to strengthen their market position in responsible ship recycling. ABS QE helped Leela address this challenge by helping them to implement a certification process for the specific needs of Leela. ABS QE conducted a gap analysis, provided targeted training and supported the Leela’s efforts to implement ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 30000 standards into its operations. This approach helped Leela achieve ISO certification while integrating the standards into their business practices.
Through its efforts to achieve certification with ABS QE, Leela was able to recognize positive impacts such as reduced redundancies which helped to optimize operational efficiency and reduced environmental impact. This has also helped them to attract new clients that were aligned with its new practices and to strengthen its market position.
As a result, Leela has experienced a significant uplift in client trust and business performance, solidifying their reputation as a sustainable and environmentally adaptive organization.
Value Delivered
The collaboration between Leela and ABS QE has helped Leela to enhance its quality and safety benchmarks. The process of achieving these ISO certifications has supported Leela’s commitment to excellence, establishing them as environmental leaders. Further, this strategic move has helped to provide Leela with a competitive advantage in the industry.
The establishment of Integrated Management Systems has helped Leela to optimize its operational efficiency, which can lead to substantial cost savings and reduced waste. Compliance with these ISO frameworks has also helped to strengthen their market credibility and attract clients who prioritize sustainability and responsible business practices. Through regular audits and a focus on continual improvements, Leela has advanced toward their goal of achieving sustainable and safe ship recycling. The results include improved business outcomes and industry recognition, delivering tangible value to Leela and its stakeholders.
Working with ABS Quality Evaluations
"We are proud that one of our ship recycling yards has been certified to the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 30000 standards by ABS QE. These certifications have proven our continual commitment to quality, health, safety and the environment. The certification gives us a competitive advantage and will help us to ensure sustainable and environmentally sound recycling of ships." - Vishaal Soni, CEO of Leela Group of Ship Recycling Yards