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News Mar 1, 2024

Celebrating our Shared Commitment to Safety: International SOS Receives our BeyondZero™ Partnership Award

A testament to the unwavering commitment and follow-through to keep our people safe across our global operations.

ISOS team

The safety and security of our people are of paramount importance – above all else. As a trusted partner, International SOS has consistently provided invaluable support and expert guidance for our company’s Global Assistance & Response program, helping to provide the critical travel, security and medical risk management services we need across our global footprint.

As we navigate complexities and tackle our world’s greatest challenges, International SOS has been there, ensuring our employees remain safe, secure and well-supported, regardless of where their duties take them. 

Here’s a glimpse into our partnership and why International SOS is the most deserving winner of this award.

International SOS has consistently delivered high-quality intelligence, emergency security support and medical services during the most challenging, and often unpredictable, times. From navigating complexities during the COVID-19 pandemic to offering critical intelligence in times of unrest, this partnership reinforces our collective commitment to our BeyondZero™ safety culture – every step of the way.   

Key partnership achievements 

Our partnership with International SOS and the collective team efforts have led to strategic improvements across our business operations and enhanced performance through several notable achievements:  

  • Successfully improved operating capabilities in various countries. 
  • Increased support services utilization and analytics for improved operational efficiency. 
  • Conducted a comprehensive assessment of travel security maturity. 
  • Successfully executed high-level plans for emergency security and medical scenarios. 
  • Provided comprehensive intelligence delivery, covering general and specific information for critical countries. 

A partnership forged in safety excellence

Jacobs’ Vice President of Operational Centers of Excellence Joe Olivarez expressed his views about this partnership: "In recognizing International SOS, we celebrate our partners with a similar approach to safety and security and our Culture of Caring. Through this trusted relationship, we’re able to create breadth from a capability perspective, enabling Jacobs to maintain operational efficiencies while executing our commitments to the safety and security of our people. Congratulations to International SOS – a true partner in our shared commitment to safety and beyond."

“We are delighted to receive this recognition from Jacobs. As we continue to strengthen our partnership with them in supporting their health, security and wellbeing priorities across their organization, we also recognize that Jacobs has been leading the way in how it invests in, delivers and drives its duty of care. It is inspiring to work with the team across the globe and we look forward to continuing this partnership,” says Regional Security Director at International SOS, James Wood.

We extend our deepest gratitude to both our team members from Jacobs and International SOS, whose dedication and hard work have been crucial in fostering a safer and more secure future for all our employees.  

In celebrating this award – together with International SOS – we reaffirm our commitment to safety, security and excellence for every member of our global team.