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Environmental Responsibility

ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS IN INDIA (CPCB)

Environmental Responsibility of an organization must cover at the minimum:-
  • Material usage
  • Energy
  • ŸŸBiodiversity
  • ŸŸEmissions
  • ŸŸSupplier Environmental Assessment
  • ŸŸEnvironmental Grievance Mechanisms

and must monitor the following environmental performance:-

 

Overall environmental managment system

covering control on use, generation, consumption, waste and emission
providing for management and technical control drawn from appropriate standards, methodlogies, and assumptions
covering extensive scientific calculations, conversion factors and reliability of  source data
 
Operational control on Products and Services
 
Control on materials used to produce or package products and services by weight or volume must monitor:-
ŸNon-renewable materials used
ŸŸRenewable materials used
percentage of recycled input materials used to manufacture the organization’s primary products and services
 
 Energy Management System 
 
Menergy Management system must focus on monitoring
energy used (Electricy, heating, cooling , steam)
fuel consumption from non-renewable sources
fuel consumption from renewable fuel sources
energy consumed and sold
energy intensity ratio needed for specific operations
reductionof consumption achieved through
direct result of conservation and efficiency initiatives
reduction in energy requirements of products and services
types of energy included in the reductions: fuel, electricity, heating, cooling, and steam
 
when it comes to energy, it may so happen that an organization may consume energy outside of its physical boundaries. So the responsibility must include control, or influence over this consumption as well.
 
Water Management
 
The water management system must include control on
 
total water withdrawel from 
Surface water including 
water from wetlands, 
rivers, 
lakes, and 
oceans
Ground water
Rainwater collected directly and stored by the organization
Waste water from another organization
Municipal water supplies or other water utilities
 
The management responsibility must include identification and control of water sources significantly affected by withdrawel of water
The water management programs must include quantification of percentage and total volume of water recycled and reused
 
Biodiversity Mangement
 
Biodiversity Management must cover each operational site owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to,protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas.
The management system must be appropriate to its
ŸŸGeographic location
ŸŸSubsurface and underground land that may be owned, leased, or managed by the organization
ŸŸPosition in relation to the protected area (in the area, adjacent to, or containing portions of the protected
area) or the high biodiversity value area outside protected areas
ŸŸType of operation (office, manufacturing or production, or extractive)
ŸŸSize of operational site in km2
 
ŸŸBiodiversity value must be characterized based upon:
-The attribute of the protected area or high biodiversity value area outside the protected area
(terrestrial, freshwater, or maritime ecosystem)
 
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The organization must assess significant impacts of activities, products and services on biodiversity in protected areas and areas of hign biodiversity value outside protected areas
The impacts may be due to one or more of the following:-
ŸŸConstruction or use of manufacturing plants, mines, and transport infrastructure
ŸŸPollution (introduction of substances that do not naturally occur in the habitat from point and non-point sources)
ŸŸIntroduction of invasive species, pests, and pathogens
ŸŸReduction of species
ŸŸHabitat conversion
ŸŸChanges in ecological processes outside the natural range of variation (such as salinity or changes in groundwater level)
The monitoring and control of the mangement system must act upon
ŸŸSpecies affected
ŸŸExtent of areas impacted
ŸŸDuration of impacts
ŸŸReversibility or irreversibility of the impacts

Compliance management

Compliance management is (much) more than just meeting the requirements of laws and regulations. Organizations have to deal with many different types of requirements from a variety of stakeholders (e.g. customers, sector organizations, etc.), certificates and key marks that have been chosen on a voluntary basis and last but not least their own company rules and codes of business. These (ethical) codes are taking more seriously nowadays as a result of corporate governance and social responsibility. 

Management of all these different requirements is becoming more difficult, but also more important with a view to 

  • liabilities, 
  • public image and 
  • the ‘license to operate’. 

 

Often the responsibility for managing compliance with specific requirements is delegated to different persons and departments within the organization. 

The shared responsibilities in an organization generally will be as follows:-

  • technical requirements (customer specifications and technical regulations) are the responsibility of operational management, 
  • general laws and legislation are covered by legal or external affairs and 
  • the internal rules and codes of conduct are the responsibility of the HR / Internal Control department. 

As a consequence management of requirements will differ; However there is potential overlap or matters are falling between two authorities. Technical requirements are controlled with technical measures of which the integrity has to be maintained (maintenance, effective procedures and work instructions, competence of personnel). 

However, in case of compliance with codes of conduct/ethics, directing the attitude of people and creating the right culture is more important

The above figure describes the relations between various ISO Management system standards and how a modular approach can be made
 
 
The advantage of following these ISO standards are compliance management can easily be integrated with other management systems that are based on ISO standards (e.g. environmental management according to ISO 14001 and quality management according to ISO 9001). 
 
The disadvantage might be that the standard then also describes a range of generic management system elements (e.g. document control, internal audit, monitoring and measurement, management review) where the focus should be on elements that are specific for effective compliance management.

Legal Requirements in India

 
 

ENVIRONMENTAL and OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY LEGISLATIONS

INDUSTRIAL OBLIGATIONS PERTAINING TO GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 0.     Standard Weight and Measurement Rule

 

  1. The Factories Act, 1948 (Amended 1987 & 2001) and the State Factories Rules of respective States
  2. The Mines Act, 1952 (Amended 1984)
  3. The Mines Rules, 1955 (Amended 1989)
  4. The Coal Mines Regulations, 1957
  5. The Metallic-Ferrous Mines Regulation, 1961
  6. Mines Vocational Rules, 1966
  7. The Oil Mines Regulations, 1984 (Amended 1996)
  8. The Mines Rescue Rules, 1985
  9. The Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Act, 1986
  10. The Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations, 1989
  11. Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment & Conditions of Service) Act, 1996
  12. Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment & Conditions of Service) Central Rules, 1998
  13. The Plantation Labour Act, 1951 & the Rules & Regulations
  14. The Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Cess Act, 1996 and Rules 1998
  15. Indian Port Act, 1908 and Rules thereunder
  16. The Shops and Commercial Establishment Acts enacted by respective State Governments
  17. The Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 & Rules 1924
  18. The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
  19. The Employees’ State Insurance Act & Rules
  20. The Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961 & Rules, 1964
  21. The Electricity Act, 2003
  22. The Indian Electricity Rules, 1956
  23. The Indian Boilers Act, 1923 (Amended 1960)
  24. The Indian Boilers Regulations, 1950 (Amended 1997)
  25. Boilers Rules of various States
  26. The Dangerous Machines (Regulation) Act, 1983
  27. The Fatal Accidents Act, 1855
  28. The Explosives Act, 1884 (Amended 1983)
  29. The Explosives Rules, 1983 (Amended 2002)
  30. The Gas Cylinders Rules, 2004
  31. The Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 1981 (Amended 2002)
  32. The Petroleum Act, 1934
  33. The Petroleum Rules, 2002
  34. The Calcium Carbide Rules, 1987
  35. The Insecticides Act, 1968 & Rules, 1971
  36. The Poison’s Act, 1919 & Rules, 1972
  37. The environment (Protection) Act 1986 (Amended 1991)
  38. The environment (Protection) Rules 1986 (Amended 2006)
  39. The Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989 (Amended 2003)
  40. The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989 (Amended 1994/2000)
  41. The Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro-organisms, Genetically Engineered Micro-organisms or Cells Rules, 1989
  42. Environmental (Protection) Rules - “Environmental Statement” 1992/1993
  43. Environmental (Protection) Rules - “Environmental Standards “ 1993
  44. Environmental (Protection) Rules - “Environmental Clearance” 1994
  45. Environment (Protection) Rules - “Environmental Standards “ 1996
  46. Prohibition on the Handling of Azodyes, 1997
  47. Amendments in the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1994—“Public Hearing”, 1997
  48. The Environment (Protection) Rules—Coal Beneficiation, 1997
  49. Environment (Protection) Second Amendment Rules—“Environmental Standards” 1999
  50. The Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996
  51. Major Accidents Hazard Control Rules, 1997
  52. The Bio-medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998
  53. The Noise (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000
  54. The Ozone Depleting Substance (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000
  55. Battery Management and Handling Rules, 2001
  56. The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 & Rules, 1991
  57. The National Environment Tribunal Act, 1995
  58. National Environmental Appellate Authority Act, 1998
  59.  The water (Prevention and control of pollution) Act.1974 as amended up to 1988  (doc version) & The water (Prevention and control of pollution) Rules 1975
  60.  The water (Prevention and control of pollution) Cess Act 1977 as amended by amendment Act 1991 & The water (Prevention and control of pollution) Cess Rules 1978
  61. The air (Prevention and control of pollution) Act 1981 as amended by amendment act 1987 & The Air (Prevention and control of pollution) Rules 1982/1983
  62. Drugs & Cosmetics Acts & Rules, 1995
  63. Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
  64. Motor Vehicles (Central) Rules, 1989

 

Legal compliance monitoring can be done as per this format Legal Register format as per IS 15793 2007.xlsx (10 kB)

The critical requirement of these legislation are listed below             

 

S.N.

LEGISLATION

OBLIGATIONS

TYPICAL COMPLIANCE  REPORT

1

The water (prevention and control of pollution)Act 1974-enforced by Pondicherry pollution control committee (PPCC)

-Obtain consent from PPCC by making an application detailing all the information regarding manufacturing process, Raw-materials used, effluent charactristics,generation sources and quantities,water pollution control facilities / Treatments etc.

> Consent obtained.

>Consent will be review periodically.

>The cess returns is filled every month to PPCC regularly.

 

>The analysis is done by certified analyst and reports are submitted periodically to PPCC as per consent requirement.

2

The water (prevention and control of pollute-ion) Rules, 1975

-Comply with the location specific standards for effluent treatment and disposal specified in the consent

 

-Submit regular returns to PPCC as determined by the concerned PPCC

-Renewal of consent as per the determined frequency

3

The water (prevention and control of pollution) Cess Act, 1977 -Enforced by PPCC

-Provision of meters for water consumption.  Treated waste water used for production process.

>Meters have been provided for water consumption. Treated waste water have been utilised for production process.

4

 

The water (prevention and control of pollution) Cess Rules 1978

-Submit returns stating monthly water consumption, quantity of waste water treated along with the analysis of waste water

>Returns are submitted monthly to PPCC.

'-Payment of Cess as per the Rates

>Payment of cess done periodically on demand from PPCC.

5

The Air(Prevention and control of pollution) Act, 1981, -Enforced by PPCC

-obtained consent from PPCC by making an application detailing all the information about manufacturing process, raw materials used, generations of Air pollution control facilities provided etc.

>Consent obtained

>Consent will be reviewed periodically.

>Ambient air quality in respect of SPM,SO2, NOX,CO are measured as per consent requirements by PPCC.

>Environment statement report is being submitted every year to PPCC.

6

The Air (Prevention and control of pollution) Rules, 1982.

-Comply with the stipulated standards / consent conditions for pollutants like SPM,SO2, Nox,CO,and any other specific pollutants.

 

-Test will be conducted by monitoring & analytical laboratory (a division of PPCC) and report will be submitted.

>Dust collectors have been provided where dust is generated.

Test is being conducted and report is being sent to PPCC regularly

-Renewal of consent as per determined frequency.

 

7

The environment (protection) Act 1986-Empowers central government to take all necessary steps for protection and improvement of environment

-Use of best available technology for pollution prevention/control

>Consent obtained.

 

Major preventions under the Act are:

-Maximum reuse and recycle of resource

>Consent will be reviewed periodically.

 

 

- Use of cleaner technology Comply and submit yearly environment statement to PPCC.

>Environment statement will be submitted to PPCC regularly.

 

 

 

>The analysis is done by certified analyst and reports are submitted periodically to PPCC requirement.

 

 

 

>Dust collectors have been provided, places where dust is generated.

 

 

 

>We are recycling the solid waste and glaze waste.

8

Environment(protection) Rules, 1986-Specify industry specific standards for emissions and resource conservations

 

>The treated water from ETP is being recycled for production process.

 

-Specify mass specific standards

 

>Water at ETP is being treated regularly.

9

Environment (protection) Rules “Environmental statement", 1992-93 Stipulate yearly submission of environmental statement

 

 

10

Batteries management and handling rules

Disposal of batteries to be done through the supplier / dealer

Batteries are disposed off to the authorized dealer

11

Ozone depleting substances 2000

 

A declaration that we are not producing/consuming Ozone depleting substances in the process.

 

Transport Management

 
In most organisations, transport impacts will arise due to:
  • travel by employees between work and home;
  • business travel, such as employees travelling to meetings (including journeys made by air), e.g. a sales team may spend most of its time on the road;
  • deliveries made by goods and service vehicles operating as part of the organisation’s activities;
  • travel by visitors to and from a particular site, e.g. visitors to a workplace, shoppers to a retail outlet, patients to a hospital and tourists to a leisure attraction;
  • deliveries to the site made on behalf of another organisation.
 
The transportation profile of an organisation varies between business types and, in turn, so do its environmental impacts and the measures needed to address these impacts. 
 
In order to implement a programme of action appropriate to the nature and scale of activities carried out at any particular site, consideration should be given to where and how much use of transport occurs in an organisation’s activities. 
 
The occurrence and scale of transport needs within an individual organisation may be assessed on the following basis:
 
Commuting: The number of trips made to and from work may initially be estimated on the basis of the number of employees. A travel survey would provide more accurate information about mode share, distances travelled etc.
 
Business travel: The number of pool cars available within the organisation and the number of cars rented by the organisation may serve as an initial indication of the extent of business travel. A listing of travel expenses (for rail, bus, taxi, aircraft), log book records, fuel consumption data, and mileage records would allow for a more accurate estimate of business travel.
Visitor travel: An estimate of the extent of visitor travel to the organisation may be obtained from a review of visitor books, and may be followed by a more accurate visitor survey on how and how far they travelled.
 
Deliveries: Delivery records and visitor books would provide an initial indication of the number of deliveries to the organisation, and may be followed by a more detailed survey.
 
Fleet vehicles: The number of transport operations which form part of the organisation’s business activities may initially be estimated on the basis of the number of fleet vehicles owned or operated by the organisation. Log book records, fuel consumption data and mileage records would allow for a more accurate estimate.
 
Management programs on transport can include:-
 
  • Cost savings through reduced fuel and other transport costs
  • Reduced business costs associated with congestion
  • Projecting an improved company image
  • Improve relationship with employees
  • Reduced demand for car parking
  • Increased productivity
 

 

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