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A
Simple Guide to Set Up an Environmental Management System
Carry
Out An Initial Environmental Audit (Module 3)
An Initial
Environmental Audit is .....
A management
tool to evaluate the current environmental performance of
an organization. It is a comprehensive, systematic, documented
and objective evaluation of how well the organization is performing
in the aspects of
- Resources
utilization;
- Regulatory
compliance; and
- Environmental
management.
What
are the objectives of conducting an Initial Environmental
Audit ?
What are the benefits of conducting
an Initial Environmental Audit?
What are the key stages involved
in an Initial Environmental Audit ?
 
 
What
are the objectives of conducting an Initial Environmental
Audit ?
The main
objectives of the Initial Environmental Audit are to : -
- Understand
the environmental effects, impacts and consequences arising
from the activities, products and services of the organization;
- Evaluate
compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies
and accepted good practices;
- Identify
those significant environmental impacts and consequences;
- Identify
areas where environmental performance can be improved and
set priorities where appropriate; and
- Provide
a documented basis for future audits.
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