This document outlines the procedure and benefits of environmental audits. It discusses the origins of environmental auditing, types of audits, the audit procedure, advantages, requisites for success, essential elements, limits of privilege, and the final report. Environmental auditing aims to assess efficiency, identify deficiencies, recommend improvements, and verify compliance with environmental standards. It can help organizations manage risks and work towards sustainability.

2. Sanjeev Choudhary
Madhuri Sakpal
Sheetal Shinde
Prerna Kamble
Sandhya Bhere
Pooja Adhangale

3. Outline
 Introduction
 Procedure of environmental audits
 Types of audits
 Other benefits of good audits
 Liability - benefits and risks
 Environmental audit reports
 Limits of the audit privilege
 Essential elements
 After the audit: the report
 Conclusion

4. INTRODUCTION
Originated in the United States in the
1970s.
Environmental auditing (Historically)
has been developed for industrial
applications.

5. Types
Compliance audits;
Issues audit;
Health and safety audit;
Corporate audit;
activity or operational audit &
Product or life cycle audit.

6. Procedure
Clarification
of audit Audit team Final audit
scope and meeting report
brief
Pre-audit Audit
meeting with Audit findings
auditee action plans
Second pre-
Draft audit
audit Next audit
report
meeting

7. Advantages
Assess efficiency
Identify deficiencies and cost saving opportunities
Provide the basis for environmental improvement
plans
Recommend corrective actions
Identification of further training needs

8. Requisites OR success factors
Commitment
Communication
Training
Personnel
Policy

9. Essential Elements
• Three basic components:
1. Pre-site visit preparation
2. Visiting and inspecting site
3. Resulting assessment and report
• Audit Team
– Qualified consultants may be helpful
– Appropriate company personnel
throughout
the process.

10. Limits of the audit privileges
• Must meet definition in ORS (Oregon’s
environmental audit privileges)
468.963(6)(b)
• Must be labeled correctly
“Environmental Audit Report: Privileged
Document”
• Privilege does NOT extend to:
– Documents, data, reports, communications
required by regulatory agencies
– Information obtained by regulatory
agencies

11. Environmental auditing and
environmental management systems
(ems)
environmental policy
environmental review
environmental programs
environmental management system
environmental audits
environmental statement
verification

12. After the Audit: The Report
• Typically five parts: Introduction, Summary,
Findings, Recommendations, Supporting
Data
and Information.
• Separate verified noncompliance from
recommended best management practices
• Initial and final drafts reviewed by legal
counsel.
• Facility manager review and comment.

13. Relevance of Environmental Auditing in India
Our country's Constitution vide its Article 47
commands the State to improve the standard of living
& public health of its citizens.
Article 48-A, which is a part of the "Directive
Principles of State policy”.
Introduction of the 'Eco-Mark' for environment
friendly goods.

14. Conclusion
“Adds value”
Evaluates and manages environmental risks
“Triple bottom line”
Provides assistance