Bahrain Airport Services (BAS), the leading aviation service provider in Bahrain, has received the ISO 26000 certification for social responsibility, accredited by Quality Accreditation Services International. This achievement reaffirms BAS’s ongoing commitment to adopting sustainable development practices and delivering a positive impact on both the community and the environment.
This recognition marks a pivotal milestone in BAS’s strategic journey towards fulfilling its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives, reflecting its directives towards integrating operational performance with international CSR frameworks. This certification also reinforces the company’s efforts to cultivate a sustainable workplace culture, while contributing to greater organisational efficiency and competitiveness within the aviation sector.
The ISO certification is a testament to the collaborative efforts led by the team members at BAS in collaboration with its external partners. These efforts included refining corporate policies, enhancing operational systems, and adopting practices that strike a balance between sustainable economic growth and meaningful societal and environmental contributions. The accomplishment demonstrates the unified approach embraced across the organisation, as well as the executive leadership’s dedication to embedding a culture of responsibility across all levels.
Commenting on the occasion, Nabeel Khalid Kanoo, Chairman of Bahrain Airport Services (BAS), stated: “This prestigious achievement reaffirms our unwavering commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, supported by our vision of delivering a holistic organisational model that serves our community and builds on the positive impact of our operational environment. We firmly believe that sustainability is a strategic imperative that directly influences performance quality and fosters trust with stakeholders, clients, and the wider community.”
BAS continues to reinforce its standing as a leading national player in the aviation and ground services sector, driven by community-focused strategies and initiatives that aim to build a more conscious, impactful, and globally aligned operational model. The company places a strong emphasis on integrating social responsibility with its operational objectives, ensuring a balance between performance and long-term sustainability.
As a globally recognised standard, the ISO 26000 certification for social responsibility covers seven core areas, including human rights, consumer issues, community involvement and development, governance. In addition to labour practices, fair operating practices, and the environment.
