Assessment & compliance
Environmental audits & compliance assessments
Independent evaluation of how operating facilities and projects perform against environmental law, NEMA approval conditions, permits and their own management plans, with a clear plan to close any gaps.
Once a project is running, its obligations continue. Developers of projects listed in Schedule 3 of the National Environment (Audit) Regulations, S.I. No. 47 of 2020, must carry out an environmental compliance audit every year unless NEMA directs otherwise, and many certificates of approval carry an audit condition of their own.
Our audits combine document review, site inspection, onsite environmental monitoring and consultation with workers and neighbouring communities. Every requirement is rated against evidence, so you know exactly where you comply, where you fall short and why.
Where an audit finds non-compliance, we work with you on a realistic corrective action plan that sets out actions, responsibilities and timeframes, as the regulations require. The result is a report NEMA can review with confidence and a practical plan for improving your environmental performance.
Experience includes: Manufacturing facilities, mining operations, fuel service stations, aquaculture projects, hospitality facilities, infrastructure projects and industrial processing plants.
Instruments used during audits
Our own calibrated instruments, used to verify compliance on site. They are also available for hire.
DT-8852 sound level meter & data logger
Extech 407780 integrating sound level meter & data logger
BRAMC 5-in-1 air quality monitor
Aeroqual S500 handheld multi-gas monitor
Extech 407860 vibration meter
Hanna HI9813-5 portable meter
Scope of work
Annual compliance audits
Audits of Schedule 3 projects and projects whose certificates require them, prepared to the content set out in Schedule 2 of the Audit Regulations.
Approval & permit conditions
Item-by-item review of NEMA certificate conditions, ESMP commitments and other permits, such as water abstraction and discharge permits.
Onsite monitoring
Measurement of noise, air quality, vibration and water quality during the audit, so findings rest on current data.
Environmental management systems
Assessment of how well your management system works in practice: policy, responsibilities, training, records and monitoring.
Stakeholder consultation
Consultation with workers and people affected by the facility, with issues recorded and addressed in the findings.
Corrective action plans
Practical actions with owners and timeframes for every non-compliance, and measures to stop problems recurring.
- Site inspections and operational assessment
- Onsite environmental monitoring
- Review of permits, records and ESMPs
- Stakeholder consultations
- Compliance evaluation against regulations and standards
- Corrective action plans and reporting
Our process
How an audit works
- 1
Terms of reference & plan
We agree the audit scope, criteria and plan with you, as the regulations require.
- 2
Document review
Approvals, permits, the ESMP, monitoring records and previous audit findings are reviewed.
- 3
Site inspection & monitoring
We inspect the facility and its surroundings and take measurements where needed.
- 4
Consultation
Workers and affected neighbours are consulted and their concerns recorded.
- 5
Findings & corrective actions
Each requirement is rated and a corrective action plan is agreed for any gaps.
- 6
Report & submission
A signed report is prepared for submission to NEMA, with support through its review.
What you receive
Clear, review-ready documents.
- Environmental compliance audit report
- Compliance matrix with evidence for each rating
- Corrective action plan
- Monitoring results
- Signed audit team declaration
- Updated management and monitoring plan, every third year
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