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Environmental audits

The implementation of new legislation making corporate executives responsible for environmental violations, pressure from insurers, corporations and citizens are among the factors, which have given rise to environmental audits.

Definition

As defined by the Association québécoise des vérificateurs environnementaux (AQVE - the Quebec association of environmental auditors) and ISO 14001, an environmental audit is a systematic process, which makes it possible to obtain and objectively evaluate proof supporting a verifiable statement relating to an environmental issue, in order to suppress or compensate for inconveniences that could be created.

Solmers expertise at the service of environmental preservation

Solmers’ team of chartered environmental auditors has the knowledge and know-how required by ISO 14012 and CSA Z751-93 standards. It works with various national and international government authorities, companies and municipalities to ensure that environmental protection remains a priority in human activities. What’s more, this team is renowned for its objectivity, independence, abilities and professionalism in dealing with internal audits, training or information on environmental auditing.

Types

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Audit of the environmental management system ISO 14001

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Environmental audit according to ISO 14010

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Environmental performance evaluation according to ISO 14031

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Internal or outside environmental audit

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Environmental compliance audit

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Due diligence audit

Objectives

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Identify and describe, concisely, the company’s operations as well as all infrastructures that may have had or have an impact on the environment.

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Determine the extent to which the company’s operations and infrastructures comply with national and international environmental regulations, the company’s internal policies, good environmental management practices as well as any other environmental obligations to which the company may subscribe.

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Define the situation and present proposals for the implementation of corrective measures.

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