Due to the increased expansion of Aquaterra’s offshore renewable division, an office has been acquired at the OrbisEnergy centre.
Awards
ISO 14001
Aquaterra was awarded ISO 14001 certification in December 2009 for their Environmental Management System. ISO 14001:2004 is a management tool enabling an organisation to identify and control the environmental impact of its activities, products or services and to improve its environmental performance.
Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2009
Aquaterra Energy is proud to receive the Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2009. This is one of the most prestigious forms of recognition for UK companies.
Aquaterra’s International Trade involves providing services to over 50 customers in 17 countries worldwide. More than 90% of turnover has been attained from exports. The national recognition of a Queen’s Award confirms Aquaterra’s establishment as a leading and dependable supplier to the International Oil and Gas industry.
IMechE
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is the fastest growing professional engineering institution in the UK. It is an institution that helps support the world of engineering by sharing knowledge and publicising the achievements of its members and the industry. The Institution helps aspiring new talent build their careers and become established engineers. Aquaterra was awarded IMechE accreditation in July 2008.
EDP Recruitment Awards 2008
Aquaterra won the Highly Commended award for Best Employer (less than 100 employees) in November 2008. This award is presented to local companies and businesses within Norfolk who have done the most in terms of encouraging, developing and rewarding their staff. Aquaterra Energy has shown outstanding commitment to its employees and has been recognised as an exceptional place to work.
1st Point - FPAL
First Point Assessment (FPAL) is the oil and gas supply chain database for the UK and The Nertherlands and is a division of Achilles Information Limited.
FPAL is the key tool used by oil & gas purchasers to identify and select current and potential suppliers when awarding contracts or purchase orders. Aquaterra Energy joined FPAL in 2006.
ISO 9001
ISO 9001 is the internationally recognised standard for an organisation's internal Quality Management. An organisation's 'Quality Management' refers to an organisation's actions to ensure that its products or services satisfy its customers' quality requirements and complies with any regulations applicable to those products or services. Aquaterra was awarded ISO 9001 certification in June 2006 following an audit by NQA.
Achilles
Achilles is one of the largest supplier management service providers in the world, helping companies to manage commercial, health, safety, environmental and corporate social responsibility-related risks across the supply chain.
Its services span a range of industry sectors, and clients include more than 500 of the world’s largest companies. Aquaterra Energy became a member of Achilles in November 2007.
EDP Business Awards 2007
Aquaterra Energy was the winner of the Best New Business Award in 2007. The judges were impressed by the quality and commitment of a dynamic workforce, providing a first-class service to customers worldwide. Aquaterra were also recognised for working hard to address the Norfolk skills gap, with a summer student programme in place and a graduate recruitment scheme.
