- Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, and standards.
- Develop and implement environmental management systems (EMS) and sustainability programs.
- Monitor and report environmental performance metrics (e.g., emissions, waste, water usage).
- Conduct environmental audits and risk assessments.
- Drive initiatives for waste reduction, energy efficiency, and carbon footprint minimization.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies for permits, inspections, and reporting.
- Train and sensitize employees on environmental policies and practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate environmental considerations into business operations.
- Prepare and submit environmental reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead incident investigations related to environmental breaches and recommend corrective actions.
Detailed Roles and Responsibility:
A. Environmental Clearance (EC) Compliance
- 1.Implementation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
- Execution of mitigation measures as per approved EMP (air, water, noise, soil, ecology, etc.).
- Periodic review of EMP effectiveness and corrective actions during construction and operation phases.
- Maintenance of Environmental Management Cell with qualified staff.
- 2.Half-Yearly Compliance Reports
- Preparation and submission of Half-Yearly EC Compliance Reports (in January and July) to:
- MoEF&CC; (Regional Office)
- SPCB
- Project Proponent’s website (mandatory disclosure)
- Monitoring of adherence to specific and general EC conditions.
- 3.Environmental Monitoring
- Continuous or periodic ambient air, water, noise, and soil quality monitoring through MoEF&CC;/NABL-approved labs.
- Compilation and interpretation of monitoring data for reporting.
- 4.Watershed and Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) Plan Implementation
- Execution of said Plan in coordination with State Forest Department / Soil Conservation Department and concern govt. department.
- Progress reporting and fund utilization