Your Environmental Procedures
Environmental permits, impact assessments, Natura 2000 zones, the DNSH principle… environmental regulations are multiplying with the aim of making ESG (environmental, social and governance) information transparent. The CSRD is also harmonizing these sustainability reports.
Focus on Biodiversity
The environmental permit is an essential document for operating an establishment hosting certain activities or installations. Its purpose is to reduce impacts on the environment, human health, public safety, and animal welfare. Depending on the potential impacts, installations and activities are classified into three categories (Class 1, 2, and 3).
In some cases, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) must be attached to the permit application. This technical and scientific study explores a project’s impacts on air, soil, surface and groundwater, fauna, and flora…
Additionally, if the project is located near a protected Natura 2000 site, it is necessary to carry out an impact assessment on species and habitats of community interest. The aim is to determine the impact of the project on the flora and fauna present in the nearby area, to define measures to reconcile ecological and socio-economic aspects.
The DNSH Principle
The DNSH (Do No Significant Harm) principle, established by European Regulation 2021/241, ensures that a project does not cause significant harm to the following six environmental objectives:
- Climate change mitigation
- Adaptation to climate change
- Sustainable use and protection of aquatic and marine resources
- Circular economy
- Pollution prevention and reduction
- Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems
This principle is becoming a necessity for projects financed by the European Union and the Belgian authorities. As a result, a company responding to a call for projects or a public contract will have to carry out a self-assessment of its compliance with the DNSH principle and may be audited by the European authorities.
E-BIOM Simplifies Your Procedures
Are you drafting an environmental permit? Renewing an existing one? Conducting an EIA or Natura 2000 assessment? Implementing DNSH principles? Or do you have questions about your environmental impact?
Submit your request to us without delay. The E-BIOM team is here to guide you and streamline your procedure.
