At a time when all business sectors are concerned by the environmental crisis, the SOCOTEC Middle East teams can help you identify and implement the best solutions to reduce the impact of your activities.

Environmental management

As the world is facing an unprecedented Climate Crisis, Environmental management is becoming increasingly important. New standards and regulations have a direct impact on a company's operations. In this context, expectations by stakeholders, including insurers, investors, customers and community members concerning environmental management have drastically increased. 

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Gerty MUELLER

Lead Consultant & QHSE Manager

Lead Consultant & QHSE Manager

gerty.mueller@socotec.com

Our consultants will provide an objective, third-party report that meets all local requirements by analysing and reviewing your business or project every environmental impacts and by evaluating current mitigation measures to determine whether these are effective. We pride ourselves on delivering impactful results that help our clients improve their environmental performance, save money, and build a better brand image.

Our Services

Environmental Management System Review and Audit

  • The EMS Review and Audit is an independent, accurate, and detailed assessment of environmental performance for a development project or industrial facility.
  • It aims at ensuring your compliance with industry environmental regulations. It also leads to many improvements of operational performance, as well as a wide range of efficiencies for a true competitive advantage.

Sustainability Audit

  • By establishing a sustainability strategy, long-term business investments can lead towards a greener and more profitable future.
  • Eco-conscious building management can lead to improved business costs and optimised expenditures.
  • The Sustainability audit allows you to assess your operations, develop customized sustainability plans, and implement best practices that align with your business goals.

Energy Saving Audit

  • Our teams provide a comprehensive review of your building's energy usage and systems, in order to help you to understand your energy usage, enabling you to identify how you can reduce your energy consumption as well as your carbon footprint.
  • By implementing energy-efficient measures that can result from an audit report, you can reduce your operating costs, improve building performance, maximize profit margins, and create a more sustainable and resilient building.

Tools designed to reduce the environmental impact of proposed projects

  • A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) is a comprehensive document that outlines the environmental management strategy for a construction project. It covers all aspects of the project's impact on the environment and ensures compliance with international standards such as ISO 14001 and local regulations. 
  • An Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) aims to identify potential adverse impacts on ecosystems, natural resources and human health and determine suitable mitigation measures to reduce these risks. It will assist in legal and regulatory compliance avoiding costly and time-consuming legal challenges that could result from a lack of proper environmental assessment.
  • An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) provides a comprehensive study that evaluates the potential environmental impacts of a proposed project or development. It will help ensure that development activities are carried out in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner.
  • Estidama is a pioneering program that promotes sustainable development in the Middle East. It provides guidelines and incentives for efficient use of energy and water, reducing waste, and improving the quality of life for citizens. Our experts guide you every step of the way in order to reach the coveted Pearl Rating.

Assistance towards Waste Reduction

  • Waste Reduction Action Plans are prepared based on requirements all local and international regulations. They are an opportunity to redesign processes to create less waste, develop reuse and recycling practices, and thereby increase efficiency, save money, enhance sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve resources.
  • Waste Management Audits are designed to promote and identify waste generation, collection and recycling rate projections at a facility. Our experts review purchasing and management practices, examine current waste reduction practices and assess their effectiveness in order to minimize waste generation.

Water Management Services

  • A Water Hygiene Compliance Audit is a comprehensive inspection and assessment of your buildings' water management system to ensure that it is safe and free from any potential hazards. They are your reassurance that your legal requirements are being met.
  • Through a Legionella Risk Assessment we offer a specific risk assessment: a technical evaluation that includes physical and administrative elements to ensure that the health and safety of people inside your facility and that water quality is preserved according to associated international regulations and standards.

Need more information about environmental services ?

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Talk to our experts

Gerty MUELLER

Lead Consultant & QHSE Manager

Lead Consultant & QHSE Manager

gerty.mueller@socotec.com