ISO 14001
All of Landsvirkjun's operations are certified according to the international standard ÍST EN 14001. The certification, covers energy production, the sale and delivery of electricity, together with research and management of maintenance and new construction at Blanda Power Station, Fljótsdalur Station and the power stations in the Lake Mývatn, River Sogid and River Thjórsá areas.
Companies with ISO 14001 certification have undergone a process that involves policy formulation in the field of environmental issues and a detailed examination of what environmental impact the company's operations have. The company sets itself environmental policies and goals on the manner in which it can reduce the significant environmental effects of its operations. The ISO 14001 standard stipulates the achievement of goals and the implementation of continuous improvements.
The company has defined significant environmental factors in the operation and has thoroughly reviewed all processes in relation thereto. At the same time, the company has prepared an action plan to monitor and manage these significant environmental factors, with the goal of reducing its environmental impact.
This process means, among other things, that work procedures have been established to document deviations and comments. Moreover, employees manage information on the use of fossil fuels, as the company's goal is to reduce the emission of greenhouse gasses. Information on all waste from operations is also managed, with the goal of reducing the volume of waste sent to landfills. Moreover, continuous improvements are made to the handling of warning-labelled materials and hazardous wastes, as well as to the reduction of their use.
Landsvirkjun annually collects information on the status of the company's environmental issues and publishes it in Landsvirkjun's Environmental Report.
The company also ensures that all its employees are familiar with the laws and regulations in the field of environment and security that apply to its operations.