ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Supporting you to maintain compliance with complex environmental legislation.
HOW TO MEET ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION REQUIREMENTS
Environmental legislation is incredibly complex and constantly evolving in line with new requirements.
The legislative landscape affects every business and household in some way, with diverse laws and regulations across every aspect of waste, environmental management, energy, biodiversity, hazardous substances, sustainability performance, permitting and more.
Non-compliance can pose significant risks to a business, particularly with greater awareness of environmental matters. It can result in litigation and/or financial penalties, but it can also have damaging effects on both the environment and your reputation.
However, it can often be a challenge for organisations to manage and meet statutory requirements, particularly those operating across national borders. Legislation can be applicable to a specific country, city or sector, which only adds to the complexity.
Bureau Veritas offers a team of qualified environmental experts, ready to support you in identifying and meeting applicable legislation.
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION SERVICES
We work closely with clients to offer a full range of legal compliance services including:
- Development of legal registers, offering a comprehensive summary of all relevant obligations for an organisation when operating across different countries, including national and international legislation, codes, guides, and standards
- Gap assessments, to identify any areas of non-compliance
- Horizon scanning to prepare for major economic or regulatory changes such as Brexit
- Legal compliance auditing
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION SERVICES?
- Better understand your legal requirements across countries
- Complete gaps within knowledge of local regulation and reduce reliance on fragmented knowledge sources
- Help ensure risk is adequately mitigated in each of these countries
- Provide confidence to stakeholders
WHY CHOOSE BUREAU VERITAS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION SERVICES?
By choosing to work with Bureau Veritas, you can gain support from an experienced team of qualified sustainability experts, with global presence and local understanding:
- Benefit from global expertise, local support
- Access a complete range of sustainability services from Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification
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FAQS - ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION
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WHICH ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION AFFECTS BUSINESSES THE MOST?
It is important to understand the applicable regulations to ensure that you are achieving compliance. The legislation is complex and constantly evolving, with additional voluntary standards too. Key legislation includes The Environment Act 2021, The Energy Act 2023 and The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011.
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WHAT IS THE RISK OF NON-COMPLIANCE?
The risks of non-compliance with environmental legislation include litigation, financial penalties and reputational damage, plus the potential damage to people, buildings or the environment as a result of failing to manage environmental responsibilities.
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HOW CAN WE ENSURE VISIBILITY OF UPCOMING CHANGES?
Bureau Veritas works with clients to ensure they are taking into account all applicable legislation. Our experts are well versed in environmental legislation, working at the forefront of the industry to ensure you are advised of any future changes that might impact your business.