What is included in an Environmental Management Audit?

Industries are one of the complicated facilities with series of processes to manufacture raw materials or products. Often times, chemicals and other substances are essential to run the manufacturing plant. This can result in pollutants damaging the surrounding environment, also causing harm to public health. This leaves us to the point to understand the necessity of Environmental Audit.

Audit Improves Operational Efficiency

There are multiple reasons as to why an environmental audit is performed. First of all, such an audit can ensure if the organization follows compliance regulations. The audit also overlooks whether the practices and procedures of the organization is in line with the regulations. Suppose, in case if your organization fails to achieve compliance, then an audit can help to reveal the specific measure needed to address the shortcoming. Further, Environmental Compliance Audit can help in identifying potential opportunities to improve operational practices.

Audit Process

The Environment Management Consultant generally carries out the audit process. Initially, the consultant schedules an audit according to risk-based frequency. The management determines how frequently the audit needs to be done to review specific process requirements. The Environment Management Consultant co-ordinates a specific timing for audit purpose to minimize disruptions in industrial operations. At the end of scheduling, the audit specifics are recorded in a template to carry out the tasks according to the plan.

The audit schedule by consultant is followed by a plan, where the reason and scope of the audit is determined. Following which, the audit takes place by carrying out the proposed audit procedures and meeting its objectives; and interviewing project personnel if necessary. Towards the end, a final report is prepared based on the evidence collected during audit. The report is submitted to the relevant authorities involved in the process.

Our consultants are involved in thorough inspections and reviews to ensure companies are meeting environmental regulations to protect environment at the same time help companies manage risk.

Chokhavatia Associates is among the Top Environmental Engineering Companies with over four decades with skilled consultants for audit purpose.