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You run a business and want to find out what impact its activities have on the natural environment? You’re in the right place. Commission an environmental audit and check if you comply with all the obligations arising from environmental protection laws.
Why is environmental audit important?
Conducting an environmental audit helps minimize the risk of a company facing severe financial penalties imposed during inspections by authorities and environmental inspections due to non-compliance with legal regulations.
The plan and scope of the audit, as well as the emphasis on its individual elements, are always tailored individually to the client and the industry in which their business operates. Adapting to the comments in the environmental audit report leads to minimizing the negative impact of the company on the natural environment.
What is an Environmental Audit?
Conducting a comprehensive environmental audit involves inspecting the entire premises of the business. Compliance with regulations related to environmental protection is checked, including waste management, water and wastewater management, emissions of gases and particulate matter into the air, operation of machinery and equipment, and noise emissions.
Additionally, during the audit, a detailed analysis of the environmental documentation maintained by the company is carried out, and all decisions, permits, and approvals issued by environmental authorities are verified. The auditor collects all necessary data to ensure the most accurate execution of a comprehensive environmental audit.
What are the objectives of an environmental audit?
An environmental audit is conducted to verify the compliance of a company’s activities with the prevailing regulations regarding environmental protection. More precisely, it is carried out for the purpose of:
- preparing a comprehensive report summarizing all aspects of the company’s activities related to environmental protection,
- identifying irregularities and violations found during the audit,
- indicating potential consequences that may arise from identified non-compliance with legal requirements,
- determining necessary corrective actions,
- presenting recommended measures for environmental improvement, enhancing the operation of the facility from an environmental perspective,
- implementing corrective and preventive actions as proposed.
What elements are analyzed during an environmental audit?
For an environmental audit to fulfill all its objectives, it is necessary to examine several fundamental elements within the company. During the environmental audit, the following are investigated:
- compliance assessment with environmental regulations,
- assessment of the impact of activities on the environment,
- analysis of the risk associated with the environmental impact,
- the method and quality of the company’s management system,
- identification of obligations arising from environmental protection regulations that must be complied with in your company,
- verification of the integrity and timeliness of fulfilling all obligations arising from applicable regulations,
- detailed analysis of all areas of environmental protection that may be relevant to the company’s activities,
- identification of currently applicable legal regulations in the field of environmental protection.
In a comprehensive and reliable report from the conducted environmental audit, you should find an accurate description of all the elements mentioned above.
Environmental Audit at r2eko
The first stage of collaboration at r2eko involves conducting an initial analysis and identifying the client’s needs. Subsequently, the auditor can proceed to engage in discussions with selected employees and the management team of the company.
With the basic information about the company’s situation in hand, the auditor can then collect data and conduct research and observations on the premises. An important aspect is also the analysis of the environmental protection documentation maintained by the company.
The final stages of the audit involve preparing and compiling its results, as well as reporting and presenting recommendations. Thanks to the insights gained from the audit, you will be able to easily and quickly implement necessary solutions to make your company environmentally friendly and compliant with all legal obligations.
Why Choose r2eko for Environmental Auditing?
Audits conducted by r2eko are carried out by top specialists with extensive experience in environmental protection, gained both in public administration bodies and private entities. This ensures a comprehensive examination of your facility regarding compliance with applicable regulations, so you won’t have to worry about inspections and penalties imposed in case of irregularities.
