Applus+ is a worldwide leader in the testing, inspection and certification sector. We are a trusted partner, enhancing the quality and safety of our clients’ assets and infrastructures while safeguarding their operations and improving their environmental performance. Our innovative approach, technical capabilities and highly-skilled and motivated workforce of over 25,000 employees assure operational excellence across multiple sectors in more than 65 countries.
We offer a complete portfolio of solutions that address a range of needs, from asset integrity management to statutory compliance-based inspections. We place a strong emphasis on technological development, digitalisation and innovation, as well as having the latest knowledge of regulatory requirements.
At Applus+, we respect the human rights of each person we have a relationship with, whether they are employees or a third party. This is enshrined in the Applus+ Code of Ethics, created in accordance with the United Nations’ Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) guiding principles for multinational companies, the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) performance standards, and the 10 Principles of the UN Global Compact.
This commitment goes beyond the professionals who are a part of the company and includes those involved throughout the value chain, as well as those communities where we operate, including indigenous communities. Applus+ also commits to providing special attention to vulnerable groups.
Our objective is to establish principles and action guidelines that allow the identification, prevention, mitigation and reparation of any negative impact from the company’s operations and our commercial relationships, both current or potential, as well as increasing the positive consequences of our operations.
Applus+ is committed to:
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Our Code of Ethics provides the highest regulatory level within the Applus+ Group, and the Policy develops an essential part of the Code. Anyone who violates our Code, and this Policy in particular, could endanger the company and may therefore be subject to disciplinary measures and/or legal sanctions.
All stakeholders – both internal and external – must inform of any breaches to our commitment and policies through the Ethics & Compliance Communication Channel.
The Applus+ Ethics & Compliance Communications Channel allows employees, clients and other stakeholders to ask questions and raise concerns confidentially. There will be no reprisal of any kind against those who raise questions through this channel.
In 1995, VELOSI established a European presence with the opening of its UK offices. We also moved into the Middle Eastern markets, opening offices in the UAE, Qatar, and Oman in 1996 and Kuwait in 1997. The late 1990s saw it secure more major contracts in the Middle East and on the heels of that, the company successfully established VELOSI USA.
The first few years of the 21st century saw the expansion and growth of the VELOSI Group, enabling it to offer an even wider range of inspection, evaluation, and monitoring services worldwide.
In early 2005, VELOSI established a presence on another continent after securing its first African contract. Finally, in March 2011, VELOSI was delisted when it joined the Applus+ Group.
Certificate of registration - ISO 9001:2015
Accreditation certificate - ISO 17020:2012
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