NETIS is a leader in the telecommunication and energy Industry, with over 15 years of experience in the design and development of high-performance network solutions.
At NETIS, we are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for our staff, customers, and visitors. Our goal is to achieve a zero-incident workplace, and we provide our employees with the necessary training, equipment, and resources to ensure the safe completion of their tasks.
NETIS prioritizes workplace safety by striving for a zero-incident environment and ensuring a safe workplace for employees, customers, and visitors. The company has significantly reduced Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) accidents by 74% compared to the 2020 baseline, with an 83% decrease in the recordable accident rate. Continuing this commitment, NETIS provides comprehensive training, conducts regular safety audits, and adopts new safety technologies to further improve safety processes and practices.
NETIS places a strong emphasis on the safety and well-being of its employees and contractors, ensuring proper certification from external institutions for tasks involving heights, electrical work, occupational driving, or confined spaces. All personnel must meet legal, customer, and NETIS medical fitness requirements to minimize associated risks and ensure a safe work environment. The company maintains a first aid program for prompt medical response and conducts regular drug/alcohol testing on all employees to enforce safety policies and confirm fitness for work.
NETIS prioritizes the professional development of its Safety, Health, Environment, Risk, and Quality (SHERQ) Directors and Managers through involvement in globally recognized training programs like IRCA CQI and NEBOSH. Furthermore, the company demonstrates its dedication by aiming to organize a stimulating international training session annually for the SHERQ teams.
NETIS emphasizes synergy and knowledge-sharing among its subsidiaries by facilitating monthly gatherings of SHERQ Managers for idea exchange. Since 2021, the company has introduced annual crosscheck audits, where SHERQ Managers from various subsidiaries review each other's operations to promote impartiality and share best practices. Additionally, regular incident reviews are conducted with operational teams to assess any accidents that have occurred.
NETIS is dedicated to preventing motor-vehicle accidents through stringent control measures. The establishment of Fleet Bureaus in each subsidiary has resulted in a significant decrease in road safety incidents (-63% compared to the 2020 baseline). These bureaus ensure all drivers are certified in defensive driving and equip vehicles with the "IVMS: In Vehicle Monitoring System," tracking driving behaviors 24/7. Regular vehicle audits and maintenance procedures are conducted to meet legal, customer, and NETIS standards, ensuring vehicles remain fit for purpose.
NETIS is dedicated to sustainability by committing to reduce its carbon footprint and take action against climate change. The company aims to become carbon neutral by measuring and offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions from its operations, products, and services. Initiatives include implementing energy-efficient practices, utilizing renewable energy, and adopting sustainable measures to reduce emissions.
NETIS has aligned its strategies with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to adhere to carbon reduction goals set by the Paris Agreement. These efforts highlight the company’s commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and leadership in sustainability.
NETIS is committed to implementing eco-friendly waste management practices to minimize its environmental impact. The company has developed a comprehensive waste management plan that focuses on reducing, repurposing, and recycling waste whenever possible. NETIS ensures that any generated waste is disposed of in an environmentally conscious manner. This waste management program is a key aspect of the company’s sustainability mission, and ongoing efforts are made to enhance strategies and lessen environmental impact. By emphasizing responsible waste management, NETIS aims to contribute to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future for all.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control are crucial at NETIS to ensure the top-notch quality of products and services.
Quality Assurance focuses on establishing procedures to prevent flaws and exceed customer expectations, while Quality Control involves testing and inspecting products to identify and rectify defects before customer delivery.
Through the application of both Quality Assurance and Quality Control practices, NETIS ensures customers receive superior quality products and services.
At NETIS, our mission and vision are focused on strengthening education, equality, and sustainability across Africa. As a responsible corporate citizen, we commit to applying the IFC, standards – globally recognized best practices for sustainable development – to our operations and practices.
Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program is paramount to our mission and vision. It’s vital that we promote sustainable development in order to secure a brighter future for all Africans; our CSR initiatives are designed with this in mind.
By prioritizing education, equality, and sustainability in our operations and CSR endeavours, we believe we can have a positive effect on African communities and enable them to reach their full potential for the future. Our commitment to the IFC standards ensures that we consistently meet globally accepted best practices for sustainable development, staying ever focused on improving our practices for maximum positive impact.
In furtherance of this commitment, NETIS has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning our strategies with a globally recognized framework for carbon reduction in line with the Paris Agreement’s goals.
These actions underscore our dedication to being responsible corporate citizens and leading in the realm of sustainability.
At NETIS, we are proud to stand behind the United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary effort that calls upon companies to embrace responsible and sustainable practices. As a signatory of the Global Compact, we are dedicated to honouring these principles and infusing them into our company’s strategy and operations. Our participation in the Global Compact is just one of many ways we are striving to construct a sustainable and equitable future.
NETIS has created and is consistently maintaining an Integrated Management System (IMS) that encompasses all corporate needs and standards. This NETIS IMS has been certified according to the following:
