South Korean retail bank Gwangju Bank has obtained ISO 45001 certification, the international standard for occupational health and safety management systems, following a comprehensive assessment of its risk management framework and regulatory compliance.

According to The Asia Business Daily, the certification was conferred at a ceremony held on 28 April at the bank's headquarters in Gwangju, attended by bank president Jung Il-sun and Kang Jang-jin, president of the Korea Productivity Center Certification Institute.

ISO 45001 is a global standard established by the International Organization for Standardization designed to prevent workplace accidents and foster safe working environments. Certification requires a thorough evaluation of an organisation's occupational health and safety risk management system, legal compliance and continuous improvement activities.

Gwangju Bank passed the detailed assessment requirements of both the ISO 45001 and KS Q ISO 45001 standards and was recognised for operating a systematic occupational health and safety management system across its entire organisation.

The bank has implemented a range of ongoing measures including regular employee safety training, workplace inspections, risk assessments and post-management follow-up, aimed at identifying and controlling risk factors affecting both staff and customers.

"Occupational health and safety management is one of the core management priorities that our bank pursues," said bank president Jeong Il-seon. "With this international standard certification, we will continue to place the highest value on the safety of our employees and customers, and further strengthen our ESG management through ongoing improvement and practical action."

The certification is expected to bolster Gwangju Bank's credibility in occupational safety management and support its broader ESG commitments.

Discover the full details of Gwangju Bank's certification achievement at the source report.