2023-10-11 20:02:05
Growing environmental awareness and the implementation of stricter regulations are driving the growth of the specialist consultancy sector. As reported by International Labor Organization (ILO), It is estimated that by 2030, 24 million jobs will be created linked to responsible environmental practices.
An article published on the Sebrae website highlights that the environmental audit is responsible for avoiding serious problems to the environment. The main advantage is to detect risks and prevent them from becoming serious environmental problems.
Auditing operates at different levels, ranging from organization and management to the operational aspects of an enterprise. According to Dr. Ana Rodrigues, a specialist in environmental law, “the preventive approach to environmental auditing is essential to identify possible gaps in business practices that might result in negative impacts on the environment and the company’s own reputation”.
Benefits of due diligence
Due diligence is established as an indispensable tool for the prior evaluation of projects, contributing to risk mitigation and informed decision-making. Second, Andreia de Souza Costa, lawyer and partner-owner of the firm Andreia de Souza Costa &, environmental due diligence is carried out through a preventive check-upcapable of showing environmental problems that would go unnoticed in the eyes of negotiators.
Such meticulous assessment provides managers and investors with a broad view of complex risks related to environmental, social, health and safety factors. A pillar for solid and confident strategic choices.
Diagnosis of environmental liabilities
As reported by the website Horizonte Ambiental, the activity involves a Preliminary Assessmentwhich includes a characterization of land use and occupation, as well as a current and past survey of the area, encompassing views of environmental licensing processes, layout plans, infractions, fines, among other information.
Dr. Maria Santos, a specialist in environmental management, emphasizes that “by requesting an environmental liability survey report, companies are enabling the implementation of sustainable and ethical environmental projects. This action not only helps reduce the problems caused by pollution, but also protects people’s quality of life and the integrity of the ecosystem.”
Responsible activity deactivation and closure plan
the implementation of deactivation and closure plans Well-designed solutions are directly linked to the reduction of environmental impacts and risks to public health. CONAMA Resolution 420/2009 establishes technical guidelines and standards, with CETESB as a reference in São Paulo, which guides studies through DD nº 038/2017 and the Contaminated Area Management Manual.
Regarding the assessment of liabilities, technical standards, notably ABNT NBR 15.515-1 Environmental liabilities in soil and groundwater – Part 1: Preliminary Assessment, play a crucial role. Divided into three parts, the standard outlines sequential steps that support confirmatory investigation and detailed investigation.
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