ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT

By: Luis Guzmán Ramírez

 

Environmental audits are fundamental tools in the environmental management of organizations, as they provide information on the degree of regulatory compliance and the efficiency of natural resource use. In Mexico, these audits have gained relevance within the context of current environmental legislation and international commitments to sustainable development.

Environmental auditing in Mexico is regulated by the General Law of Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection (LGEEPA), which establishes the framework for pollution prevention and control. The Federal Attorney’s Office for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA) administers the National Environmental Audit Program (PNAA), which aims to improve the environmental performance of participating companies through specialized audits.

For their part, the states of the Mexican Republic have the authority to create and implement Environmental Audit Programs through their Ministries of the Environment or Environmental Protection Agencies. In creating these programs, these entities consider the specific conditions of their territory, as well as existing environmental audit programs and the National Environmental Audit Program (PNAA). Thus, they can mandate audits for certain industrial sectors or activities that generate significant environmental impacts and encourage voluntary audits by providing regulatory or tax incentives.

If your company seeks to improve its environmental compliance and optimize its operational performance, CEMGI offers specialized environmental audit services within the National Environmental Audit Program (PNAA), as well as in the state environmental audit programs of Mexico City, the State of Mexico and Tlaxcala.

Our experts conduct comprehensive audits, ensuring the identification of environmental risks, compliance with legislation, and the implementation of best sustainability practices within your organization. With our assistance, you can obtain environmental certifications that enhance your reputation and competitiveness in the market.