All industrial processes will have some effect on the environment, e.g noise audible outside the site boundary, oil leaks or emissions to air.  There is much legislation in the environmental area and it is not easy for companies to assess whether they are in breach of this legislation.  It is therefore helpful to have an independent assessment of what are the significant environmental effects of a site and whether legislation is being breached.  An environmental audit will provide this information.  In addition to informing you of breaches or environmental bad practice, Environmental Efficiency will also make clear recommendations as to the appropriate course of action.

An Environmental Audit will rank the effects on the environment based on the degree of impact of the effect.  This will enable organisations prioritise their objectives.

For companies seeking to implement an Environmental Management System, an environmental audit is an essential first step.  All other documents, actions and procedures will be based on the Environmental Audit.  It is therefore essential that this first step is carried out correctly by experienced staff. and the ranking of the effects is done correctly y Environmental Efficiency has over 15 years in undertaking Environmental Audits in a wide range of industries. 

For SMEs, the ISME Environmental Handbook, written by Environmental Efficiency for ISME, provides a practical clear written guide to environmental best practice.