Vivo Energy Botswana Sets New Benchmark with Triple ISO Certification

Vivo Energy Botswana Sets New Benchmark with Triple ISO Certification. Vivo Energy Botswana has become the first oil marketing company in the country to achieve triple ISO certification, marking a significant development in Botswana’s energy and industrial landscape.

The company secured three internationally recognised standards: ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management, ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management, and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety. This milestone places Vivo Energy at the forefront of operational excellence and compliance in a sector where precision and safety are non-negotiable.

Managing Director Mr Sesupo Wagamang credited the achievement to the successful implementation of an Integrated Management System (IMS), which brings quality, environmental, and safety processes into a unified operational model. “Our daily operations are now more coordinated and efficient,” he said. “Teams follow streamlined processes, benefit from clearer communication, and are better equipped to identify and manage risks early.”

For entrepreneurs and businesses in Botswana, this development reinforces the importance of robust internal systems and internationally aligned frameworks. The rigorous ISO certification process required detailed documentation, system upgrades, and extensive employee training — practices that could inspire other sectors striving for international competitiveness.

Vivo Energy’s commitment to ongoing audits, training, and leadership development also signals that achieving certification is only the beginning. As Wagamang stated, “Our integrated system has laid a solid foundation for proactive risk management and continuous improvement.”

Beyond corporate recognition, this achievement demonstrates how Botswana-based businesses can meet — and lead in — global standards. For local entrepreneurs, particularly in industrial and logistics sectors, Vivo Energy’s approach offers a working model for integrating compliance, efficiency, and sustainability.