| ___ Yes ___ No | Have all sources of emissions to water, air and land been identified? Besides obvious sources, there may also be more diffuse sources, such as drying or surface cleaning operations which need to be assessed. |
___ Yes ___ No
| Have all potential sources of air emissions been identified? Have all direct (i.e., stack) and indirect (i.e., fugitive) sources of emissions been identified? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Have all stacks, vents, and exhausts and associated air pollutant sources been identified and located? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Have the emissions being released into the environment by the organization’s operations been identified, quantified and minimized? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Can all emissions, including any low concentration contaminants, be quantified? Is the company aware of the physical and chemical characteristics of these emissions? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are emissions monitored and are detailed records kept? Have the appropriate authorizations been secured for these emissions? Do these emissions consistently meet legal requirements? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Reducing one form of emission may result in increases in other emissions. The overall environmental impact of any planned emission controls must always be fully considered. |
___ Yes ___ No
| Have any detectable odors, solid particulates, liquid droplets or mists been detected in the air? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Is monitoring equipment installed to allow detection? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Have developments in process and abatement technology been reviewed to establish the best available techniques to minimize emissions? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are current legal requirements being met? Is the organization aware of any likely future standards? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Have targets been set to reduce emissions? If so, have measures to achieve these targets been identified? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Is the efficiency of heating and air conditioning systems monitored? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Is lighting energy efficient in design and operation? Is the use of natural light maximized? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are electrical appliances the most energy-efficient type available? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Has the installation of integrated energy management systems been investigated? These can control heating, lighting, air conditioning and electrical loads. |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are transport and distribution functions efficient in their fuel use? What are the parameters determining “efficiency”? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are emissions from energy sources on site, such as boiler houses and generators, controlled? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Can the organization reduce its use of energy derived from fossil fuels? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Have alternative energy sources (such as methane from landfill gas, refuse-derived fuel or combined heat and power systems), if available, been reviewed? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Has energy consumption during production been minimized? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Can more environmentally-sound energy sources be used? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Have the least environmentally damaging sources of energy been selected? There may be opportunities to use combined heat and power, land fill gas, solar power, waste derived fuel, wind energy and other sources. |
___ Yes ___ No
| Have possibilities for energy recovery been maximized? Options include heat exchanges, recirculating cooling or process water or improving plant insulation. |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are energy usage and costs monitored, and have efficiency or reduction targets been set? Furthermore, can this be done for individual departments? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are there opportunities to use high efficiency motors and variable speed drives? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are the factory and office premises designed to maximize energy efficiency? Have they been insulated? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Could equipment be upgraded to improve energy efficiency? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Is packaging minimized in products for transportation or sale? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Is packaging material recycled or reused? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Could the organization’s suppliers and customers be encouraged to recycle used packaging? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Can the company’s packaging be reduced? Can its products be distributed and sold in bulk or loose? Can packaging be designed to be reused, refilled or recycled? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Can new/other packaging materials be used to facilitate waste disposal? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Can consumers be encouraged to reuse or recycle packaging through bottle bank collections and the reuse of plastic bags and refillable containers? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Has the company considered or implemented a “take back” policy on the packaging of its products? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Can paper use be reduced or made more efficient by means such as greater use of electronic mail, voice communications or changes in office practices? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Can more recycled paper be used in offices? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are there opportunities to reduce costs by using recycled paper? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Have possibilities for recycling waste paper been investigated? Would it reduce waste disposal costs? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are different types of waste paper separated for reuse and recycling? |
___ Yes ___ No
| How many internal and external business forms does the organization have? Are they all necessary? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are employees encouraged to do more double-sided photocopying? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are internal circulation lists based on a need-to-know basis, particularly where long or costly documents are concerned? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are the environmental impacts of manufacturing processes minimized during normal operations and periods of maintenance, testing or shutdown? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are processes designed to minimize energy, water usage and raw material consumption? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Does the organization recycle or reuse energy, water and materials where practical? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are appropriate environmental monitoring systems in place throughout these processes? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are the best available techniques used to prevent environmental damage? Are technological developments reviewed regularly to identify possible improvements? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are processes designed and operated to minimize effluents, emissions and solid waste? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are effective environmental procedures in place to cover periods of abnormal operation, such as maintenance or testing? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Could processes be designed to be waste-free? |
___ Yes ___ No
| During product design, are the actual and potential environmental impacts considered and minimized? Do these considerations extend from supply and production through use to ultimate disposal? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are the company’s products subject to current or proposed environmental legislation? Can these legal requirements be met? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are products designed to minimize the energy and raw materials required to make them? Has the potential for using recycled materials been maximized? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Can the product be designed in a way that would reduce the environmental impact of the production processes and minimize waste production? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Can product design alterations reduce the need for packaging materials? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Is the product designed to maximize its useful life and thus minimize the use of resources? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Does product use result in environmental impact? Can this be minimized? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are products designed to allow recycling or reuse either of the whole product or its components? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are products designed to facilitate disposal? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Does the company consider the environmental impact of obtaining and using raw materials? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Which raw materials does the company use, and what is the source of these materials? What environmental impacts arise at the source and during any subsequent processing? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Does environmental legislation restrict the raw materials used in the company’s products? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Has the company considered using alternative materials, which may be less environmentally damaging or which may make the final product more environmentally sound? In particular, can the choice of raw materials reduce impact during waste disposal? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Could recycled or recovered raw materials be used? Could any cost reductions could be achieved by recycling materials? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are the company’s suppliers of raw materials adopting sound environmental policies and practices? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Can raw materials be obtained from renewable resources? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are raw materials over-specified? Could lower grade or recycled materials be used? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are any potentially hazardous materials used? Could these be replaced or delivered and used in ways with a lesser impact on the environment, health and safety? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are building utilities properly operated, checked and maintained? Heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment are among the areas of importance. |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are there procedures for safe maintenance and disposal of equipment containing environmentally damaging chemicals, such as PCBs and CFCs? |
___ Yes ___ No
| In purchasing equipment, are products chosen with lower environmental impact, such as CO2 fire extinguishers? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are there opportunities to landscape the site or refurbish buildings to improve the appearance and the working environment? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are there areas of contaminated land on the site? If so, can they be restored or can any impact from the contaminants be minimized? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Has the company investigated whether there are awards or grants available to assist with site improvements? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are waste storage facilities appropriately designed? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are there opportunities to develop the wildlife on site? For example, are there ponds or hedges or areas of wasteland which could be developed for this purpose? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Has the company determined whether it has hazardous waste on site? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Has the company investigated whether it complies with all local, state and federal regulations concerning hazardous material storage, handling and disposal? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Is local fire protection adequate and equipped to provide protection in the event of an accident or problem involving hazardous material? |
___ Yes ___ No
| If local fire protection is not adequate, is private fire protection provided? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Has an employee been designated and trained as a chemical emergency coordinator? |
___ Yes ___ No
| If the company stores hazardous materials on site, are emergency telephone numbers posted along with information about the location of emergency equipment? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Is information continuously updated and readily available about the physical state and material properties (solid, liquid, and gas) of all hazardous substances used as raw materials stored and used on site? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are all hazardous materials clearly labeled, dated, easily identified and regularly inspected for container leaks, corrosion, rupture or other failures? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are hazardous materials stored so that they do not react with one another or with containers? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Has the company assessed the possibilities for minimizing waste generation? Are wastes managed efficiently and safely on site? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Does the company comply with all existing legislation and is it aware of likely future standards? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Does the company know how much waste it produces and what its waste contains? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Is there scope for recycling waste as a secondary raw material or for alternative processes? Could another company make use of the company’s wastes? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Does the company have clear procedures for managing waste on site? Are employees involved in handling waste properly trained and aware of their responsibilities? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Has the company set targets to reduce the quantities of solid waste it generates? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are recyclable and non-recyclable wastes separated to facilitate recycling? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are wastes stored on site securely and in a manner minimizing environmental risks? For example, are wastes correctly labeled and packaged, and are waste stores suitably contained? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are there defined procedures to handle waste spillage? Are employees trained to implement these procedures? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are any raw materials, products or waste materials that are stored on site properly managed to minimize risk of environmental damage? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are any legal requirements relating to storing potentially hazardous materials met? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are storage areas contained to prevent run-off of chemicals in the event of an accident or fire? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are hazardous materials kept in a secure place? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are all storage containers, such as drums and bottles, clearly and correctly labeled? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are hazardous materials handled properly during delivery and unloading? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are bulk storage tanks fitted with low or high level alarms, and are vent pumps fitted and protected against electrostatic hazards for flammable materials? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are there appropriate contingency plans in event of a spill, accident or fire? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Has the company attempted to reduce the impact of its transport and distribution methods on the environment? Any analysis should include the distribution of suppliers and raw materials, company cars, service vehicles and staff commuters. |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are commercial vehicles maintained regularly? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are effective emergency procedures in place for all transportation of potentially hazardous materials? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are the most appropriate distribution routes and methods being used? Is the company aware of the environmental impact of these activities? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Is the company aware of the effects of its vehicle movements on the local community? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are company cars provided for employees? If so, are these cars essential for their work? Can company cars use lead-free petrol and are they fitted with catalytic converters? Has the company considered switching to diesel? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are there restrictions on engine size? Does the company pay private mileage or a fuel allowance? Are vehicles properly maintained? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Could a pool car system be used rather than providing employees with company cars? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Is waste of all types of paper, plastics and metals minimized? Is any residual waste recycled, reused or properly disposed of, if necessary? Are waste disposal costs properly controlled? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Does the company keep an inventory of how much waste it produces, and its detailed content and source? Does the company maintain records of waste production and disposal routes and costs? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are wastes separated to facilitate recycling? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Does the company discuss with its suppliers whether packaging can be reduced or reused? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Have recycling opportunities been fully explored and utilized? How much recycling does the company currently carry out? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Has the company explored local waste exchange schemes? Could the company’s waste could be another company’s raw material? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Have domestic wastes, such as food waste, packaging and beverage containers, been minimized? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are commercial waste disposal contractors properly registered, and are they cost-efficient and environmentally responsible? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Do contractors recycle some of the company’s waste? If so, how much and what benefit does it provide? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Do contractors use disposal sites that are licensed to accept the company’s waste? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Do contractors operating on the company’s site dispose of waste efficiently and in an environmentally responsible manner? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are wastes disposed of responsibly? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are accurate records kept of the wastes generated and their disposal routes? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Have all costs involved in handling wastes (including storage transportation, treatment and disposal) been quantified? Is a record kept of waste disposal costs? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are wastes transported and disposed of in a way that minimizes any environmental impact and meets all legal requirements? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Have all the available disposal routes been analyzed? Are there special legal requirements for transporting or disposing of the types of waste generated by the organization? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are the company’s waste disposal contractors operating in an environmentally responsible manner? Have they been clearly informed of the content of the waste? Is the site chosen for disposal licensed to receive the waste? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Does the company check that waste disposal contractors dispose of waste in a responsible manner? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are there formal contracts for the collection, treatment and disposal of the company’s waste? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Is the water supply and sewage disposal efficiently managed? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Is water usage and costs monitored and controlled? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Does drinking water quality comply with legal requirements? Is this quality monitored? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Is the water supply, sewage costs and quantities used/discharged monitored? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Can usage and costs be compared across departments or sites? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Is the water supply metered? Installing a meter may yield cost savings. |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are flow meters and flow restructures appropriate to help to monitor and control consumption? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Is there regular checking for leaks? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are automatic turn off valves installed on taps? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Does the company know how much water it uses? Can the amount be reduced? How much does the company pay for water services? Can savings be made in this area? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Does the company comply with all current legal controls on planned discharges of effluent? Is it aware of future controls? |
___ Yes ___ No
| What does the company currently spend on water supply and sewerage/effluent treatment? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Is the company’s water supply being depleted by over-abstraction? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are all water supplies metered at each production function? Are all leaks mended quickly? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are alternative, cheaper sources (such as direct abstraction) available? Can cheaper supplies be obtained by accepting non-potable water? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Are there opportunities to introduce or increase water or effluent recycling? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Is effluent being disposed of efficiently and effectively? Are current and known future legislative requirements being met? |
___ Yes ___ No
| Is it better to treat effluent on site or via the sewage system? Can the environmental impacts and costs be reduced, perhaps by sharing treatment facilities with adjacent businesses? |
