Integrated Consultants for Health & Safety LLC
Integrated Consultants for Health & Safety LLC
An Environmental Impact Identification (ENVID) Review is a formal, systematic process used to identify and assess the potential environmental hazards and impacts of a project. Similar in structure to a HAZID study, the ENVID focuses specifically on the interaction between the project and the environment, covering all project phases from construction to operation and decommissioning.
As an essential part of a facility's risk management process, the ENVID identifies environmental hazards from operational emissions, discharges to air and water, and waste management. This provides critical input for further risk assessment and allows for design improvements that protect the environment and ensure regulatory compliance.
Our ENVID studies take into account both:
Environmental effects under the direct control of the organization, such as polluting emissions, resource extraction, and waste generation.
Broader environmental effects resulting from the organization's activities but not under its direct control, such as impacts from supply chains, transportation, and customer use of products.
An ENVID review is a critical exercise for any project with the potential to interact with the environment. It is most beneficial when conducted for:
During conceptual design and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) to embed environmental considerations into the project's foundation.
Before implementing changes to existing facilities to understand the new or altered environmental footprint.
As a foundational step for preparing a formal Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) required by authorities like the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and State Pollution Control Boards.
For any development near protected ecosystems, water bodies, or local communities.
To support ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting and demonstrate a commitment to environmental stewardship.
Integrated Consultants employs a best-practice methodology to deliver a thorough and value-driven ENVID review.
We work with you to define the Terms of Reference (ToR), including the study's boundaries (physical and temporal), objectives, and the risk matrix for ranking impacts.
We gather essential documents, including project descriptions, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), site plans, environmental baseline data, and lists of materials and chemicals to be used.
We prepare a checklist of environmental guidewords tailored to your project, covering aspects like "Atmospheric Emissions," "Liquid Effluent," "Solid Waste," "Noise & Vibration," "Resource Consumption," and "Ecological Stress."
Our experienced ENVID Chairman leads a multidisciplinary team (including environmental scientists, engineers, and operational staff) through the systematic review process.
Using the guidewords, the team brainstorms potential environmental aspects and impacts for each part of the project during normal operation, maintenance, and potential upset or accidental scenarios (e.g., spills, leaks).
A dedicated technical scribe records all identified aspects, potential impacts, causes, consequences, and existing mitigation measures in a detailed log.
Each identified impact is assessed for its potential significance by considering its magnitude, duration, and the sensitivity of the receiving environment (receptor).
Impacts are ranked using an environmental risk matrix to prioritize the most significant issues that require immediate attention and robust mitigation.
The team formulates practical and effective recommendations to prevent, reduce, or mitigate negative environmental impacts, focusing on the hierarchy of controls.
We deliver a formal ENVID report containing the methodology, a complete Environmental Aspects and Impacts Register, risk-ranked findings, and a clear, actionable list of recommendations for your team to implement.
To systematically identify all potential environmental hazards and aspects of a project.
To assess the direct and indirect environmental impacts across the entire project lifecycle.
To evaluate the adequacy of proposed environmental safeguards and pollution control measures.
To ensure the project design complies with all relevant environmental legislation, permits, and standards (e.g., ISO 14001).
To provide a robust foundation for a detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
To drive design improvements that enhance sustainability, reduce waste, and minimize the project's environmental footprint.
Our team consists of qualified environmental scientists and engineers with in-depth knowledge of industrial processes and ecological systems.
We have a strong understanding of Indian environmental regulations (MoEFCC, CPCB, KSPCB) as well as international standards, ensuring your project meets all compliance obligations.
We understand how environmental risks (ENVID) and process safety risks (HAZID) are interconnected, allowing us to offer a holistic risk management approach.
Our skilled facilitators ensure your ENVID workshop is efficient, comprehensive, and generates meaningful, actionable results.
Our reports translate complex findings into a clear plan for managing your project's environmental performance.
An ENVID is typically an internal workshop-based study used to identify potential environmental impacts early in the design phase. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a more formal and comprehensive study, often legally required, that involves detailed analysis, modelling, public consultation, and is submitted to regulatory authorities for approval. The ENVID is an excellent starting point and key input for an EIA.
The team should include individuals with knowledge of the project design, operations, and the local environment. This often includes Project Managers, Environmental Specialists, Process Engineers, Civil Engineers, Operations Representatives, and community liaison officers if applicable.
No. A comprehensive ENVID considers impacts from both planned (continuous or intermittent) activities and unplanned or accidental events, such as chemical spills, fires, or equipment failure.
An ENVID is a perfect tool to meet the requirements of ISO 14001 for identifying environmental aspects and impacts. The ENVID register directly supports the creation and maintenance of an Environmental Management System (EMS) compliant with the standard.
