Environmental and regulatory compliance
Operators must comply with environmental permits and a host of relevant waste regulations
Whether this is compliance with appropriate measures, the industrial Emissions Directive (IED) or the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation, keeping on top of requirements can be challenging. Installations must implement best available techniques (BAT) and demonstrate effective segregation, process controls, duty of care, characterisation and more.
Some of these requirements, such as demonstrating the destruction efficiency of POPs or monitoring of emissions to water and air, are very complex, requiring expert knowledge of the regulations and how to solve the associated problems. Failure to meet these numerous requirements can result in fines, reputational damage and/or an inability to carry out the activities you need to do.
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Waste regulation and requirements experience
WRc is a market-leading expert in waste regulation and understanding the operational requirements associated with waste processing, treatment and recycling facilities. We conduct environmental compliance gap analysis, identifying where you may not be fully compliant and how to address these shortcomings in practical ways.
For specific needs, such as developing monitoring plans, interpreting and troubleshooting emissions data or the requirement for high level support from experienced environmental management professionals, WRc can assist.
Our specialist knowledge of the POPs Regulation can help in this ever-increasingly complicated area. In collaboration with expert third party laboratories, we can carry out POPs analysis to fully meet the regulators’ requirements on polymers, textiles and thermal residues. We are also industry leaders in determining destruction efficiency of POPs to meet international conventions, providing evidence to allow processing and export of POPs waste.
We can support with end-of-waste assessments by providing detailed chemical, physical and mechanical property testing through our network of expert labs.
- Measuring destruction efficiency of POPs in lead acid battery recycling to allow domestic processing and export
- High level environmental compliance audits for waste processing sites to identify non-compliance with appropriate measures and BAT
- Development of monitoring plans to meet BAT requirements under IED for sludge treatment centres
- POPs and REACH testing of recycled felt product to support end-of-waste regulations
- Review of pyrolysis technology to evaluate ability to meet waste incineration BAT
- Review of continuous emissions monitoring (CEMs) to identify and rectify reporting errors
Policy, regulation and compliance
Helping water and wastewater organisations navigate complex regulatory challenges
Water and wastewater organisations operate in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Ongoing requirements from economic and environmental regulators, combined with growing expectations regarding resilience, environmental performance, customer service and investment delivery, mean organisations must demonstrate robust compliance and effective governance.
WRc helps clients understand regulatory requirements, assess risks and develop practical solutions that support compliance and performance improvement. We combine regulatory, technical and operational expertise to provide independent advice and assurance across the full regulatory life cycle.
- Regulatory strategy and policy interpretation
- Compliance reviews and gap assessments
- Independent assurance of plans, submissions and methodologies
- Performance commitment and regulatory framework support
- Water resources, resilience and environmental compliance
- Regulatory reporting, governance and assurance frameworks
- Asset management and investment planning
- Technical and economic regulatory advice
Why WRc?
For decades, WRc has supported water companies, regulators and governments with independent regulatory and technical expertise. We help clients translate regulatory requirements into practical actions, strengthen assurance and governance and deliver evidence-based decisions.
Whether supporting a specific compliance challenge, a major regulatory submission or a long-term strategic programme, we provide clear, independent and practical advice that delivers results.
Our vast experience
- Price review and business plan assurance
- Water resources planning and drought resilience
- Leakage and demand management strategies
- Storm overflow and environmental compliance programmes
- Regulatory reporting and performance frameworks
- Asset management and investment planning
- Independent technical, operational and regulatory reviews
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Helping you to solve problems with technical expertise and innovative solutions.
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