Compliance with environmental legislation

The requirement

The publisher’s words are shown on request, below the limits.

The publisher’s words

How it is proven

Evidence required

Signed declaration from an Executive Officer of the organisation stating compliance with applicable environmental legislation and government orders; Signed declaration disclosing any breaches of environmental legislation or permits and the date of the breach. Applicant shall: Provide a Legal Register listing applicable environmental legislation (including applicable Regulations under that legislation) in, or as an attachment to the above two declarations (DoC EV-1.1.1 and DoC EV-1.1.2). The Legal Register shall: For each applicable Act and Regulation listed, state whether the manufacturer and applicant company comply; or have a certified ISO 14001, Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) or equivalent environmental management system in place; and List relevant permits granted by the EPA or an equivalent national, state or local body; Evidence of corrective action following identification of a breach of environmental legislation, if applicable.

Who checks it

Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake

How Klar Cite classifies it

Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.

What it asks

Disclose — information the applicant must provide

Standing

Required — must be met for the credential

Impact area

Ecosystem Health — the CMF area the clause addresses

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