Environmental Audit
Environmental audits are tools that evaluate the effectiveness of existing environmental management systems, indicating whether the organization is operating in an environmentally responsible manner and thereby avoid costly or nuisance surprises. In addition, environmental audits identify weaknesses and risk areas in terms of potential environmental disasters and provide a forum for the exchange of technical knowledge and the identification of areas where costs can be saved.
Environmental auditing is applicable to all business sectors. It is of particular value to businesses involved in industrial activities and having to meet certain requirements in terms of environmental legislation. It is also of great value to companies exporting products to overseas markets that are sensitive to the environmental performance of their suppliers.
Our Environmental Audit / Environmental Assessment approach embraces a multi-tiered approach dependent upon the depth and scale of assessment required from the environmental considerations within a Social Audit to a Bespoke environmental audit performed by one of our experienced Environmental Auditors.
Environmental Monitoring
Environmental monitoring is the systematic sampling of air, water, soil, and biota in order to observe and study the environment, as well as to derive knowledge from this process. Environmental monitoring is used in the preparation of environmental impact assessments, as well as in many circumstances in which human activities carry a risk of harmful effects on the natural environment. All monitoring strategies and programs have reasons and justifications, which are often designed to establish the current status of an environment or to establish trends in environmental parameters.
Types of Environmental Monitoring and Assessment:
- Indoor or ambient air quality Monitoring
- Water Quality Monitoring
- Soil Monitoring
- Noise Level Monitoring
- Performance Test Monitoring
- Stack emissions monitoring