Duties of the Environmental Officer

With the sheer volume of environmental regulations, companies are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up. Complying with regulatory requirements places a heavy burden on companies, and in some cases, companies are not even clear about the full scope of the requirements applicable to them. Lack of knowledge of and non-compliance with environmental legislation can pose a potential risk to the operation of the business and may result in heavy fines. Our company’s highly experienced experts provide assistance, or even take full responsibility for carrying out the necessary tasks.

What do we offer?

Appointment of an environmental officer

In Hungary, two decrees regulate the conditions for the appointment of an environmental protection officer. Government Decree No. 93/1996 (VII. 4.) defines the uses of the environment subject to the conditions for the employment of an environmental officer, whilst Decree No. 11/1996 (4 July 1996) KTM sets out the conditions for the employment and qualification of environmental protection officers. The environmental user must have an employment contract or contractual relationship with the environmental protection officer.

Whereas in the past, environmental tasks within a company were usually carried out by an employee working in a different field alongside their main job, it is now increasingly common and essential to employ or appoint a qualified and experienced environmental specialist to carry out environmental protection tasks.

What are the benefits?

Our environmental compliance services:

IWS’s environmental representatives and experts

help you navigate the multitude of legal requirements;
they monitor changes in legislation on a case-by-case basis;
the client is kept informed on a monthly basis of the tasks arising from any changes;
monitor the companies’ environmental activities;
prepare the necessary environmental documents:
- a record-keeping system will be established;
- operating procedures are drawn up;
keep the necessary documents up to date;
environmental education and training sessions are held for employees;
carry out waste classification and determine the EWC codes;
represent the client before the environmental authorities;
prepare the necessary tax returns:
- KAR data reporting;
- Annual report on air pollution levels (LM);
- Calculation of environmental impact charges;
- Annual waste reporting (HIR);
- FAVI data reporting;
supervise and coordinate external environmental consultancy activities.

Our other environmental services:

If required, we can also undertake additional environmental protection tasks at a discounted rate:

measurement of emissions from point sources;
preparation of an application for an environmental permit:
- application for an air quality protection permit;
- application for a water rights development and operating licence;
- application for a waste management licence;
the administration of environmental product fees;
Performing the duties of an ADR representative.

As part of our comprehensive service, we can even undertake the duties of both the environmental protection and health and safety officers.

What regulations?

Key relevant legislation:

Government Decree No. 93/1996 (4 July) on the determination of uses of the environment subject to the condition of appointing an environmental protection officer.
Decree No. 11/1996 (4 July) of the Ministry of Transport and Communications on the conditions for the appointment and qualification of environmental protection officers.

Who is it for?

Our key references in this field:

NISSHO Hungary Precíziós Ltd.
LEIER Hungária Ltd.
SUMMIT D&V Ltd.
WORLDMARK Hungary Ltd.

IWS Environmental and Occupational Safety

Diana Seres

Head of the EHS Division

Ágnes Aszódi

EHS Product Manager,

ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001, 50001

Dávid Berneczei

Senior Health and Safety Coordinator

Occupational safety

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