i) Due Diligence Audit
A Due Diligence Audit is a systematic review to assess financial, legal, operational, and
environmental risks in mergers, acquisitions, or investments. It evaluates:
• Financial health, assets, liabilities.
• Legal compliance with regulations and contracts.
• Operational performance and infrastructure.
• Environmental liabilities from pollution or regulatory breaches.
ii) Environmental Non-Conformance
Environmental Non-Conformance refers to deviations from environmental standards,
including:
• Non-compliance with regulations (e.g., emissions limits).
• Improper waste management.
• Unapproved process modifications. Addressing: Root-cause analysis, corrective
actions, and enhanced monitoring.
Contents of Environmental Form V
1. General Information: Organization details.
2. Production Details: Raw materials and products.
3. Water Use: Sources, treatment, and disposal.
4. Air Pollution: Emission sources and control measures.
5. Waste Management: Solid/hazardous waste handling.
6. Energy Use: Consumption and conservation.
7. Compliance: Adherence to standards.
8. Environmental Protection: Actions and initiatives.
9. Accident Reporting: Incidents and corrective actions.
10. Certification: Declaration of accuracy.
Phases of Environmental Audit
1. Pre-Audit Phase: Define scope, objectives, and prepare protocols.
2. Audit Phase: Data collection through inspections, interviews, and monitoring.
3. Post-Audit Phase: Analyze data, prepare reports, and recommend actions.
4. Corrective Actions: Implement improvements and train staff.
5. Follow-Up: Verify corrections and enhance systems.
Application of EMS
1. Regulatory Compliance: Meet legal standards.
2. Pollution Control: Minimize emissions and waste.
3. Resource Efficiency: Optimize energy, water, and materials.
4. Risk Management: Mitigate environmental hazards.
5. Sustainability Goals: Carbon neutrality and eco-friendly initiatives.
6. CSR: Community environmental programs.
7. Continuous Improvement: Use PDCA cycle and audits.
Disposal Procedures in Hazardous Waste Management
1. Identification: Classify waste types.
2. Segregation: Prevent chemical reactions.
3. Storage: Use safe, labeled containers.
4. Transportation: Use licensed carriers.
5. Treatment: Physical, chemical, or biological methods.
6. Disposal: Landfills, incineration, or deep-well injection.
7. Record Keeping: Maintain detailed logs.
8. Monitoring: Ensure safety post-disposal.
Pollution Prevention in Pulp and Paper Industry
1. Raw Material Optimization: Sustainable wood, waste paper recycling.
2. Efficient Water Use: Recycle and reuse process water.
3. Air Emission Reduction: Use cleaner fuels and advanced scrubbing.
4. Waste Management: Recover chemicals and recycle by-products.
5. Chemical Optimization: Switch to non-chlorine bleaching.
6. Energy Efficiency: Cogeneration and renewable sources.
7. Process Innovation: Automation and advanced technologies.
8. Sustainability: Develop eco-friendly products.
Pollution Prevention in Textile Industry
1. Use organic fibers, recycled materials, and eco-friendly dyes.
2. Install water recycling systems and low-water dyeing technologies.
3. Replace harmful chemicals with biodegradable options.
4. Use energy-efficient machinery and recover heat.
5. Reuse scraps, recycle wastewater, and recover by-products.
6. Install scrubbers and filters to reduce emissions.
7. Adopt digital printing and enzymatic processes.
8. Train staff on sustainable practices and use eco-friendly packaging.
Waste Audit and Planning
• Definition: A waste audit assesses waste generation, composition, and management to
identify reduction opportunities.
• Planning Steps:
1. Scope Definition: Determine audit objectives and focus areas.
2. Team Formation: Assign responsibilities and involve stakeholders.
3. Data Collection: Measure waste types, quantities, and disposal methods.
4. Analysis: Identify reduction, reuse, and recycling opportunities.
5. Action Plan: Develop strategies for waste minimization and monitor progress.
