Banque Misr obtains ISO certification for implementing a Supply Chain Security and Resilience Management System
The Bank retains its six international quality management system certifications for the fourth consecutive year
Banque Misr’s Administrative Sector has successfully secured the ISO 28000:2022 certification for supply chain security and resilience. Awarded by EUROCERT through NES, this achievement underscores the bank's dedication to operational excellence and its adherence to strict global standards.
This achievement aims to enhance the quality framework, raise institutional readiness, and support the efficiency and sustainability of supply chains in line with international best practices. The certification was awarded following comprehensive audits and reviews conducted by the certification body to verify that the Bank’s internal policies and procedures conform to the applicable international specifications and standards.
In addition, Banque Misr retained for the fourth consecutive year its six international management system certifications from the same certification body. These certifications include the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001:2015; the Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001:2015; the Occupational Health and Safety Management System in accordance with ISO 45001:2018; the Corporate Governance guidance in accordance with ISO 37000:2021; the Compliance Management System in accordance with ISO 37301:2021; and the implementation of Sustainable Procurement guidance in accordance with ISO 20400:2017. The retention clearly reaffirms the Bank’s commitment to implementing an integrated framework of modern management systems.
Mr. Hisham Okasha, Chief Executive Officer of Banque Misr, received the certificates from Eng. Othman Mohamed Othman, Chairman of NES, in the presence of Ambassador Nikolaos Papageorgiou, Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to Cairo, and Dr. Khaled Soufi, Chairman of the Egyptian Organization for Standards and Quality under the Ministry of Trade and Industry and Chairman of the International Organization for Standardization, along with a number of the Bank’s leaders and quality experts.
Mr. Hisham Okasha stated that Banque Misr’s continued attainment of ISO certifications in quality management and various management system domains for the fourth consecutive year alongside obtaining, for the first time, the ISO certification in supply chain security and resilience represents a well-deserved distinction reflecting the institution’s performance efficiency and the success of its operating model.
He noted that it confirms the Bank’s ability to manage its operations and banking services at the highest levels of efficiency and quality, and to apply internationally recognized management system standards. This, he added, demonstrates institutional awareness of the importance of comprehensive quality, sound corporate governance, and sustainability, and embodies a leading model to be emulated within Egypt’s banking sector.
Ambassador Nikolaos Papageorgiou also praised the institutional development witnessed at Banque Misr, emphasizing that adherence to international standards reflects a banking environment that is attractive for cooperation and investment.
For his part, Dr. Khaled Soufi affirmed that this achievement is not limited to obtaining an international certificate; rather, it reflects the Bank’s commitment to implementing integrated management systems that keep pace with global transformations in quality and governance, making it a model to be followed within the banking sector.
Banque Misr’s attainment of these prestigious international certifications further reinforces the trust of its customers whom the Bank places at the forefront of its priorities and considers partners in success while reflecting its commitment to delivering advanced banking services that meet their needs and achieve sustainable growth that supports Egypt’s economic development and enhances financial prosperity.
