Environmental Audit
The environmental audit assesses a factory’s environmental management: environmental policy and permit, energy, water, chemicals, waste and emissions. LPI offers it from a simple assessment to a full audit to the ISO 14001 standard.
Also called
- Environmental audit
- ISO 14001 audit
- Environmental compliance audit
- Factory environmental assessment
From simple evaluations to in-depth audits
LPI quality's mission is to cater to the needs of businesses importing from Asia when it comes to environmental management.
Our environmental audit services encompass a wide range of areas, including the assessment of your factories' environmental management systems, waste management, and the analysis of impacts on air, water, and chemical pollution. We conduct comprehensive audits based on the ISO 14001 standard, tailored to local realities and the maturity level of the industries involved.
LPI performs :
- Environmental basic Evaluations
- Environmental Management system Audit
- Customized Audits
- CSR roadmap and consulting
Has the factory implemented a clear environmental policy?
Has it obtained its environmental clearance certificate? Can it provide an environmental impact study and an environmental management plan? Beyond these essential questions, our environmental evaluations cover:
- Energy management
- Water management
- Chemical management
- Waste management
- Gas emissions management
- Corrective action plan
Environmental Audit: at a glance
- Reference
- ISO 14001, adapted to local conditions
- Where
- On site, at the factory
- Topics
- Policy and permits, energy, water, chemicals, waste, emissions
- Levels
- Basic evaluation, management system audit, custom audit
- Price
- On quotation
What does it cost?
Audits are quoted case by case, according to the factory size and the scope of the audit.
See prices and termsHow an environmental audit runs
- Level and scopeBasic evaluation or full management system audit, depending on your needs and the factory’s maturity.
- Permits and policyEnvironmental permit, impact study and management plan are checked.
- Site tourEnergy, water, chemical storage, waste areas, emission points and treatment equipment.
- RecordsConsumption data, waste disposal records and contracts with waste handlers.
- ReportFindings by topic, a corrective action plan and, on request, a CSR roadmap.
What the factory must have ready
- Environmental permit and impact study
- Energy and water consumption records
- Chemical inventory and safety data sheets
- Waste disposal contracts and records
What an environmental audit cannot tell you
- The chemical content of your products, which needs a laboratory test (REACH, RoHS).
- Working conditions: see the social audit.
Supplier assessments compared
Due diligence tells you who the supplier is; the audits tell you what the factory can do and how it works. Choose according to the stakes of the relationship.
| Assessment | How | The question it answers | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Due Diligence | Desk research in local databases and a short interview in Chinese | Does the company exist, hold its licences, and who decides? | Any new supplier met online or at a trade show |
| Initial Factory Evaluation | Factory visit, shorter scope | Can this factory make my product to my requirements? | One-off order |
| Technical Audits | Factory visit, full scope | Is the quality system strong enough for a lasting relationship? | Regular supplier, strategic product |
| Social Audit | Factory visit, records and interviews (SA 8000 reference) | Are working conditions acceptable? | Brands exposed on ethics, retailer requirements |
| Environmental Audit | Factory visit, from basic evaluation to ISO 14001 audit | Does the factory manage its environmental impact? | CSR policy, regulated processes (chemicals, dyeing, coating) |
Assess your suppliers' environmental impact
From a simple evaluation to a full management system audit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an assessment and an environmental audit?
The basic assessment reviews the essential points; the environmental management system audit, or the full ISO 14001 audit, goes deeper and is adapted to local conditions.
What questions does the audit ask the factory?
Does the factory have a clear environmental policy, an environmental permit, an impact study and a management plan? The audit also covers energy, water, chemicals, waste, emissions and the corrective action plan.
Can it be combined with other audits?
Yes, it fits into supplier assessment alongside the technical audit and the social audit. LPI also offers a roadmap and CSR advice.