IMS : Industrial Management System [ Return towards  Corporate citizenship  ]

The Industrial Management System (IMS) combines management procedures, technical standards, and best practices, to ensure that our operations are safe, our impact on the environment is responsibly managed, and we reliably supply our customers around the world with the products they need. In 2008, 37 new standards and 12 training modules were developed and implemented under the auspices of IMS.

In addition, 22 IMS audits were performed by the IMS “Industrial Audit Group”. Approximately 40 audits covering 81% of Air Liquide’s activities have been performed since the beginning of 2007. These audits ensure that all operations conform to Group requirements, evaluate the system’s effectiveness, and identify good practices developed locally that may be of use to other entities.

Air Liquide is committed to continuously improve and enrich this program. In 2009, our goal is to build on the experience we gained over the past few years.