Methanex Cops Top Prize at National Excellence in HSE Awards
LINKAGE Q4 (2024) - HUMAN FACTORS
M
ethanex
Trinidad Limited
was
named the big winner in the coveted category “Excellence in HSE”
Award at the 14th Annual National Excellence in HSE Awards hosted by
AMCHAM T&T on November 11th, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency.
The Awards have been officially endorsed by the Ministry of Labour since 2011
and celebrate and honour companies of all sizes and across different sectors
for their achievements in HSE excellence. In 2024, 33 companies submitted
entries, of whom 20 were selected as finalists. A panel of esteemed judges from
various industries and were evaluated based on their commitment to improving
safety standards, implementing effective health programmes, and minimising
environmental impact.
Nirad Tewarie, CEO of AMCHAM T&T thanked all the companies for their participation and submissions and for taking their safety journey seriously. “If you are truly committed to your safety journey, you will take the learnings from it and come back. Because it's a good opportunity to not just get an award but to look at your whole system and your processes to ensure that you are in fact, achieving the objectives that you set.”
In her Keynote Address, Senator the Honourable Paula Gopee-Scoon, Minister of Trade & Industry, said a commitment to health and safety is not just about compliance or meeting minimum standards. “It is about cultivating a culture where every employee feels valued, protected, and empowered. When firms invest in HSE measures, they are investing in their people—the very foundation of their success. This culture of care boosts employee morale, reduces absenteeism, and increases productivity, ultimately driving a more resilient, dedicated, and skilled workforce. Above all, it builds trust.”
In delivering the Title Sponsor remarks, Kellyanne Lochan, Country Manager at Woodside Energy Trinidad and Tobago, said the awards act as powerful motivators and markers of progress, helping organisations to strive for and showcase excellence in HSE performance. “My hope is that we draw inspiration from each other's achievements and shared commitment to HSE excellence. Together, let us strive to push boundaries, evolve our HSE practices, harness the power of technology, and implement proactive measures to safeguard our workforce, environment, and future.”
EXCELLENCE IN HSE AWARD
WINNER
Methanex Trinidad Limited
L-R: Randall Karim - Permanent Secretary (Ag) | Ministry of Trade & Industry; Stuart Franco - President | AMCHAM T&T; Ivan Salick and Renata Tam of Responsible Care, Methanex Trinidad Limited; Senator The Honourable Paula Gopee-Scoon - Minister of Trade & Industry; and Sheldon Narine - Senior Advisor, Corporate Affairs | Woodside Energy.
HONOURABLE MENTION:
- Contour Global Trinity Power Ltd.
- CSA Ocean Sciences (Trinidad) Limited
- Bristow Caribbean Limited
-
Halliburton Trinidad Limited
OUTSTANDING OSH & ENVIRONMENT PROJECT
WINNERS
- National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
- The West Indian Tobacco Company Limited (Zero Waste to Landfill Project)
-
Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI)
HONOURABLE MENTION:
- The West Indian Tobacco Company Limited (Steam Recovery Project)
HSE Evolution Award
WINNERS
- The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
- HONOURABLE MENTION
- Yara Trinidad Limited