Environment Audit
Objectives of the Environment Audit: The need to conduct an environmental audit varies for different organizations, as per the objectives of auditing. It is not available in the form of a readymade package, applicable to all situations. Thus, the procedure of environmental audit should be planned as per the objectives of auditing. It should be incorporated with other effective environmental tools like Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management System (EMS) for better results To minimize human exposure to risks from environmental, health and safety problems.
The main objectives are:
- To ensure that the performance of the institution with respect to the environmental activities they are involved in, is in compliance with existing laws and regulations.
- To measure the performance of each green-related operations and actions in the campus.
- To generate a database of green activities for continuous monitoring to assess the success of each of them.
- To identify future potential liabilities.
- To align the institution’s developmental and day to day activities with the stated vision, mission, strategies, etc.
- To identify possible ways to reduce expenditure and running costs on equipments, appliances, etc. or try enhance revenue income.
- To improve process and materials efficiency, and in response to stakeholder requests for increased disclosure.
Benefits of Environmental Audit
- Audit Report is mandatory for National Assessment and Accreditation Council
- Would help to prepare plans to project the environment.
- Recognize the cost saving methods through waste minimization and management.
- Point out the prevailing and fourth coming impacts on environment.
- Ensures conformity with the applicable laws.
- Empower the organizations to frame a better environmental performance.
- It portrays a good image of an institution which helps to build better relationships with the group of interested parties.
- Promotes alertness for environmental guidelines and duties.
Methodology
- Pre- Audit Stage: Pre - audit stage involved the identification of target areas for environmental auditing. Accordingly following target areas were identified:
- Land Use System
- Biodiversity Status
- Climatic Conditions
- Pollution
- Water Resources and Management
- Energy Consumption
- Waste disposal and management
- Environmental Awareness
- Mitigation and Management practice
The EDUPASS Academy will felicitate the Environment Audit with reputed Organizations (as per NAAC guidelines, norms and procedures). The interested institutions may send mail to use for further proceedings.
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