Our environmental, safety and quality management system

We conduct all necessary operations with meticulous care and a high sense of responsibility, covering the receipt, storage, and transhipment of petroleum products and petrochemicals, in compliance with our category B environmental permit. All related permit documentation can be found here (available in Latvian).

We rigorously adhere to environmental, health, and safety regulations and operate in accordance with the highest standards of practice.

Our international quality certifications confirm VTL’s commitment to providing safe and efficient petroleum and petrochemical handling, ensuring the safety of our employees, contractors, the public, and the environment.

Quality and Compliance

VTL has obtained certificates issued by Bureau Veritas Certification, validating the company’s management system compliance with the following international standards for quality, environmental, occupational health, and safety management.

ISO 9001

The ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard attests to the company’s adherence to requirements in organising work, ensuring that the services provided by the company meet the specified standards.

ISO 14001

The ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard certifies an effective environmental management system, ensuring systematic and planned resolution of environmental issues. It also demonstrates the company’s understanding of environmental problems and commitment to addressing them in line with high environmental standards

ISO 45001

The ISO 45001 standard confirms compliance with occupational health and safety management system guidelines.

VTL has implemented a workplace safety programme for contractors, organises regular safety meetings, and invests significantly in occupational safety and equipment maintenance.