Environmental auditing is a systematic, documented, periodic and objective process in assessing an organization's activities and services in relation to: Assessing compliance with relevant statutory and internal requirements. Facilitating management control of environmental practices.
it is documented, periodic and objective process in assessing an organization's activities and services in relation to:
Assessing compliance with relevant statutory and internal requirements
Facilitating management control of environmental practices
Promoting good environmental management
Maintaining credibility with the public
Raising staff awareness and enforcing commitment to departmental environmental policy
Exploring improvement opportunities
Establishing the performance baseline for developing an Environmental Management System (EMS)
Conducting an environmental audit is no longer an option but a sound precaution and a proactive measure in today's heavily regulated environment. Indeed, evidence suggests that EA has a valuable role to play, encouraging systematic incorporation of environmental perspectives into many aspects of an organisation's overall operation, helping to trigger new awareness and new priorities in policies and practices.
Benefits of the audit include:
Ensuring legislative compliance
Reducing environmental impacts
Reducing waste, water and energy costs (annual savings are typically greater than our fee for the audit)