IWESCO documentation system and how it benefits the client
IWESCO is an internationally-certified contract cleaning and waste control company in terms of environmental management, safety and quality control. Our quality management procedures are regulated by our documentation system. We have a SHEQ (safety, health, environment and quality) file for each of our clients that includes all the required documentation for international and governmental standards […]
IWESCO holds ISO 14001 environmental certification
IWESCO holds numerous certificates and qualifications that are an assurance of quality to our customers. One of the certifications with which we have been accredited is the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001. This certification is the international standard for environmental management systems. The ISO 14001 certificate is awarded to companies that set up, maintain […]
IWESCO celebrates Arbor Month with the planting of African wattle
Every year, for the past 25 years, IWESCO has celebrated Arbor Month throughout September. This green initiative not only marks the start of spring but also celebrates our customers and partners through the planting of indigenous trees. This year, IWESCO will be planting African wattle at our participating clients’ premises or at charity organisations. These […]
How to honour World Environment Day in South Africa
“Only One Earth” has been the slogan for World Environment Day for almost half a century. Since 1975, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has used this day to raise awareness of environmental issues and encourage action to protect the planet. The 2022 celebrations for World Environment Day will be hosted in Sweden. Taking place […]
How to participate in Earth Hour in South Africa
Earth Hour takes place on Saturday, 26 March, between 8:30pm and 9:30pm. Usually, this hour calls for lights to be switched off in an effort to conserve energy and reduce carbon emissions as much as possible. However, with load shedding being so prevalent in South Africa, many citizens are probably not too keen to switch […]
IWESCO celebrates Arbor Month with our clients
Annually, IWESCO celebrates the onset of spring with the Arbor Month initiative. Arbor Month was instituted by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) in 1983 to promote awareness of the value that indigenous trees offer to communities. Our Arbor Month initiative is a way to champion South African trees and plants. It is […]