The main objective of environmental studies is to identify the possible impacts of a project so that any negative impacts can be reduced or removed.
Environment and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) are conducted to ensure compliance requirements for new developments and processes – HSE management systems ( ISO 45001 ISO 14000 series and company systems) – in terms of:
1. Risk assessment and management;
2. Legislative and regulatory systems;
3. Operational procedures, work rules and permitting;
4. Materials and services management;
5. Crisis and emergency planning, response and exercise programmes;
6. Accident/incident reporting and investigation;
7. Planned inspections; and
8. Review and audit of operational and best industry practices and procedures.