An Effective Implementation of Environmental Audit

(A Case Study of Hindustan Copper Ltd.)

Abstract

Environmental Audit on the other hand refers to verification and assessment of environmental measures in an organisation. As financial audit for financial accounts, environment audit is needed for environmental accounts checkout. Today, more and more companies that have been hit with a safety fine, or simply want to be proactive and reduce their risk, are implementing environmental audits as part of their regular routine. The present study was based on primary as well as secondary data. Primary data is collected through head offices or interviewing of executive officers of concern departments. On-line library system has also been used to access the secondary information from books, journals and previous research reports. The present study shows that the research aimed at presenting various theoretical and legal considerations relating to environmental audit practices in large Indian companies. This study presents important findings of the study and makes some suggestions and recommendations based on them. It is hoped that these observations and suggestions would be of immense use to investors, creditors, employees, government and other stakeholders.