Environmental Consultancy
An environmental consultancy firm consists of a team of experts, whoâre qualified in the studies of law, geology, environment, engineering, and have years of experience dealing with the aspects of regulations & norms associated with environmental laws.
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Are you also observing how the world governments are formulating new environmental regulations and norms from time to time to achieve environmental targets? And, why wouldn't it be such a case? Considering the poor state of our mother earth, be its air, water, or land, it seems high time everyone took an enthusiastic approach towards adopting sustainability. Here, some might wonder what would happen if one ignored these environmental laws and continued running its work operation. Well, the answer is quite simple, it can not only attract legal hassles with hefty penalties for the person but also lead to the shutdown of its work operations temporarily or permanently. At the same time, one may argue that going through complex environmental laws can be quite troublesome for laymen, apart from understanding which ones apply to their business. And here, the role of environmental consultancy firms comes into the picture.
What are environmental consultancy firms? An environment consultancy firm helps organizations address their environmental issues related to pollution control, natural resource management, waste management, etc. and guides them on how to comply with the environmental compliances that theyâre obliged to.
The significance of having an environmental consultancy firm can be acknowledged by the fact that every sort of business today has one or another environmental issues to take care of and they canât afford to ignore them in the presence of such legal regulations. Furthermore, the governments be it the central or state are doing their every bit to create awareness about the environmental challenges that are present there and majorly focusing on the enforcement of environmental regulations formulated for the businesses. And, with these trends, anyone can easily conclude that the need for environmental consultancy is only going to grow over time.
Roles Of an Environmental Consultancy Firm in India
An environmental consultancy firm consists of a team of experts, whoâre qualified in the studies of law, geology, environment, and engineering, and have years of experience dealing with the aspects of regulations & norms associated with environmental laws. With scientific knowledge and technical expertise, an environmental consultancy firm is proficient in conducting thorough environmental assessments for organizations. And at the same time, providing them with the guidance to reduce their carbon footprint and develop sustainable and resilient businesses.
We often witness when organizations conduct any of their projects, how many of them result in affecting environmental and social surroundings. Here, hiring an environmental consulting firm can prove to be quite significant as it can inspect the project location, review the literature, together with figure out the potential impacts and suggest possible mitigation measures to avoid/reduce/mitigate the impacts.
In general, the environmental issues are related to the following areas:
| Land and Land Use | Waste Management |
| Air Pollution/ Quality | Energy |
| Ecology and Biodiversity | Climate |
| Soil | Noise & Vibration |
| Geology | Risk and Hazard |
| Water Pollution/Quality | Socio-Economic |
Below are the key roles an environmental consultancy firm can perform for an organization:
- Assessments of facilities for potential contamination issues.
- Environmental impact assessments
- Assessment of air, water, and soil
- Solutions for improving and managing the environment
- Tackling biological and chemical hazards
- Environmental regulatory and legislative compliance
- Waste management and channelization policies
- Environmental audits
- Sustainability and energy solutions
- Human health and site safety guidance
Benefits of an Environmental Consultancy Firm
With India approaching the path of sustainability comes the regulations and norms that are mandatory for all businesses to follow if they want to avoid getting into legal trouble. And here, having an environmental consultancy firm by side can put your business in a win-win situation. The reasons are usual, it can help you understand which environmental laws apply to your business, track the development of environmental targets, and produce environmental reports when the need arises. Well, the list of benefits doesnât end here.
Let us walk you through the advantages an environmental consulting firm can bring to your business:
- Helps you understand which environmental compliances concern your business
The list of environmental laws devised by both the central and state governments is quite long and understanding which ones you need to follow can be quite troublesome. Indeed, there is the internet with tons of information to guide you through the environmental laws, but the question is how any business person without prior relevant knowledge would understand their complicated nature. This becomes more true when a mere mistake on your part can put your business in the eyes of legal authorities and leave a negative impact on it.
An environmental consultancy firm can efficiently handle this situation for you as it can help you understand which environmental laws concern your business and what should be done to follow them.
- Devise action plans to achieve environmental targets
After a thorough analysis of the daily operations and the impact theyâve on the environment, an environmental consulting firm can devise an action plan for a business to ensure it complies with the regulations & norms and make it more sustainable to achieve the desired environmental targets. Here, itâd also save the effort and time of the business people as theyâd be able to focus more on the ways to expand it, rather than on worrying about the environmental legalities.
- Introduce ways for efficient use of resource
In general, weâve seen many businesses making fortunes at the expense of the environment, but thatâs not possible now when both governments and societies are keeping a close watch. Thatâs why hundreds of businesses are looking for ways where they can honor environmental legalities, alongside keeping their business running.
Here, an environmental consultancy firm can provide many mitigation solutions, such as reducing energy consumption & expense, recycling waste materials for reuse, or using more environmentally-friendly material alternatives. These environmentally-friendly approaches not only will optimize the businessâs efficiency but also save it a lot of money.
- Tackle Health and Safety Concerns
Undermining health & safety concerns is a big headache when it comes to Indian industries. Bad environmental surroundings, including poor air quality and toxic materials, put the lives of millions of employees at risk and often lead to fatal incidents. Experts from an environmental consulting firm can help mitigate such dangers at workplaces and also work toward fulfilling the occupational safety, health, & working condition codes.
Legislation Related to the Environment Consultant
CEPI (comprehensive environmental pollution index) comes in handy to find out the quality of the environment for a specific area and thatâs the reason, both the central and state pollution control boards have been strongly advised by the NGT to enforce it and take it into account from time to time. As per CEPI, industrial clusters are categorised as polluted industrial areas, which can be further divided into three sub-categories as follows:
- A critically polluted area (CPA).
- A severely polluted area (SPA).
- Other polluted areas (OPAs).
As per the Indian constitution, the state must âprotect and improve the environment and safeguard the forests and wildlife of the countryâ. Considering this, many environmental laws have been implemented to date, which include:
General
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and amendment in 1991
This act empowers the Indian government to take steps towards improving the state of the environment and release measures to stop people from polluting it. Under this act, the central government has approved several rules and notifications, such as:
- Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules 2016 (as amended)
- Solid Waste Management Rules 2022 (as amended)
- E-waste Management Rules 2022 (as amended)
- The Plastic Waste Management Rules 2022 (as amended)
- Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules 2016 (as amended)
- EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) guidelines
- Battery Waste Management Rule 2022
- Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules 2016 (as amended)
Water
- Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 (as amended)
Another major step towards sustainability came with this act, which aims to stop and take control of water pollution and to maintain/restore the good quality of water. Under this act, central and state pollution control boards were established to monitor and enforce environmental regulations.
- The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules 1975 (as amended)
Air
- Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 (as amended Intending to prevent, control, and abate air pollution, this act acts as the first step taken by the Indian parliament toward combating the poor quality of air.
- The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules 1982 (as amended)
- EIA Notification 2006
Forests
- Forest(Conservation) Act 1980
- The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016
- National Green Tribunal Act 2010
- Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022 (Published on 28.06.2022)
- Compensatory Afforestation. Fund (Andhra Pradesh) Rules 2018
- Biodiversity Act 2002
Wildlife
- The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended in 1993
- The Wildlife (Protection) Rules, 1995
- The National Board for Wild Life Rules, 2003
Regulatory Enforcement and Compliance
Whatâs the benefit of formulating environmental laws if one fails to keep a compliance check? This is why an upward trend has been witnessed in recent years in the enforcement of regulations by both the central & state governments. The majority of the states have come forward with the idea of installing continuous online emissions/effluent monitoring systems. If approved, this can help State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) obtain real-time information to check the compliance of organisations in their respective states.
Furthermore, the judiciary of India, including the Supreme Court and the High Courts also keeps a close watch on how effective the implementation and enforcement of environmental laws are.
Environmental Permits
Under environmental regulations, there are many permits that businesses must get to run their day-to-day operations. Generally referred to as consents/authorizations, these environmental permits are granted by the State Pollution Control Boards (SPCB). Though, the following are some exceptions where environmental clearances are given at the central level:
- CTE (Consent to Establish) and CTO (Consent to Operate)
As the name suggests, CTE is a must to get before you set up an industry, plant, or process. Once the construction of the unit finishes, you can apply for CTO that acts as legal consent for authorising it. To obtain them, you can submit a combined consent application to the concerned State Pollution Control Board.
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Certification
Under the E-Waste (Management) Rules 2016, every Indian manufacturer/ importer of electronic equipment needs to obtain EPR for waste management such as plastic, E-waste, Battery waste and Hazardous waste. To get EPR certification, you can apply to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) as it is the authorization authority in this case.
- Clearances from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
There are many instances where you are required to get clearance from the central environment ministry. For instance, we can refer to environmental clearance under the EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) Notification of 2016 (for Category A projects) or while importing/exporting hazardous waste under the Hazardous and Other Waste Rules 2016.
- Central Ground Water Board to get permits related to the extraction of groundwater.
- Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO)
If youâre dealing with explosive products, such as the storage of diesel at the workplace for power generators, then youâre bound to obtain permits from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (formerly known as the Department of Explosives).
Penalties for Non-Compliance with the Environmental Regulations
Formulating environmental regulations will be meaningless if there arenât any penalties for the companies liable for non-compliance. Saying that fines & legal implications are the actual enforcement force behind them wouldnât be wrong. All the various environmental legislations (Water Act, Air Act, & Environmental Protection Act) we discussed above contain provisions for the organisations that violate them.
If the business activities of an organisation violate these acts, then every person who is in charge of that organisation and responsible for the conduct of its business activities will be found guilty and punished accordingly.
Services Offered by an Environmental Consulting Firm
| S. No | Services at Corpseed | Applicable Legislation |
| A | Consents or NOC | |
| 1 | CTE |
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| 2 | CTO | |
| 3 | Ground Water NOC | |
| B | Authorizations and Registration | |
| 4 | Hazardous Waste Authorization |
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| 5 | Biomedical Waste Authorization | |
| 6 | Authorization under Manufacturer, Dismantler, and Refurbisher of E-waste | |
| 7 | Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Authorization - E-waste | |
| 8 | Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Authorization - Plastic waste | |
| 9 | EPR Compliances-E-waste Authorization | |
| 10 | PRO Authorization | |
| 11 | Battery Waste Management Authorization | |
| 12 | Solid Waste Management Authorization | |
| 13 | Construction and Demolished Waste Authorization | |
| 14 | DPCC Authorization | |
| 15 | Refurbishes Authorization | |
| 16 | E-waste License, collection, Storage, Segregation, dismantling Authorization | |
| 17 | E-waste management Authorization | |
| C | Environment & Social Assessment | |
| 18 | Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (EIA/ESIA) |
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| 19 | Environment Management Plan (EMP) | |
| 20 | Environment and Social Management System | |
| 21 | Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) | |
| 22 | Environment and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) | |
| 23 | Wild Life Clearance Certificate | |
| 24 | Forest Clearance Certificate | |
| D | Recycling Plant Setup | |
| 25 | E-waste Recycling Plant Set up | |
| 26 | Plastic waste Recycling plan | |
| 27 | Vehicle Scrapping / Recycling Facility | |
| 28 | Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility Setup | |
| 29 | Solid Waste Management Recycling Plan Setup | |
| 30 | Treatment, Storage, Disposal Facility-Hazardous waste | |
| 31 | Setting up Oxygen Manufacturing-plant | |
Why Corpseed?
Corpseed is Indiaâs top environmental consultancy company, which has been providing services in the field of environment for years and acts as a one-point solution for all the issues related to the environment ranging from registrations/certifications, authorization, compliance report preparations to complete waste management, ESG (Environment Social and Governance), EIA (Environment Impact Assessment), etc. With more than 50 most acclaimed environment professionals, Being known for the best environmental services in India, Corpseed has already served more than 5000 domestic & international clients to date and is growing at an unprecedented rate.
Connect With Corpseed
Connect with the Corpseed team to discuss your requirements at IVR: 7558640644 or hello@corpseed.com. It takes 20â25 minutes to discuss the requirement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about this service.
When might you need an environmental consultant?
An environmental consultancy firm can play a useful role and provide its expertise on issues, which include:
- Property assessments for potential contamination concerns
- Environmental impact assessments
- Environmental audits
- Air, water, and soil assessment
- Environmental management and remediation solutions
- Dealing with biological and chemical hazards
- Regulatory and legislative compliance
- Waste management policies
- Human health and safety guidance
- Sustainability and energy solutions
- Inspection of unknown contaminant sources
Do environmental consultants do research?
Yes, an environmental consultant carries out both primary and secondary research to collect information and understand the baseline condition of the area/project/company. This research will help the consultant to understand the environmental conditions. Based on the acquired information, the environment consultant proceeds forward as per the scope of work provided to them.
Do I need a Masters to work as an environmental consultant?
Even though a postgraduate degree is not a mandatory requirement to be an environmental consultant, it's becoming more common for employers to ask for one from the candidates during the interview process.
What Are Environmental Services?
Environment Services include all the services that aim to preserve the environment. They work towards safeguarding the environment and the components associated with it. Environment services help businesses to deal with all the issues related to pollution emissions, waste management, water conservation, natural resource management, energy conservation, etc.
Why are Environmental Services Important?
Environment Services are important because of the result they provide to the environment and society. Some of the points have been explained below:
- Environment Protection and Economic
By safeguarding the environment and social components, the business/company can improve its morale and reputation among the investors and stakeholders. Better morale and image improve productivity & creates brand awareness respectively, resulting in higher profits.
- Public perception
Beyond the necessity for companies to be socially responsible to their employees and people who live near their facilities, public perception of them also seems to matter. People are increasingly concerned with environmental issues and with the adoption of sustainable practices, one can easily achieve a good reputation.
- Compliance
When it comes to environmental services to businesses, regulatory compliance acts as a fundamental basis for the appeal. With time, the regulatory requirements are on the rise and so are their compliances. All businesses are mandated to adhere to the applicable laws and regulations. And, environmental services can help them achieve these regulations and secure them from associated implications. Today, every company is advised to have a well-prepared environment management system, including regulatory requirements.
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