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Term

environmental audit

Term

A management tool comprising a systematic, documented, periodic and objective evaluation of how well a project, organisation or equipment is performing with the aim of helping to safeguard the environment. The audit should facilitate management control of environmental practices and assess compliance with policy objectives and regulatory requirements.

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EEA Glossary

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Definition source publication

European Commission. 1999. Integrating environmental concerns into development and economic cooperation. Brussels.

Publication year

1999

Definition source URL

http://glossary.eea.europa.eu/EEAGlossary

Organisation

Organisation full name

European Commission

Subjects

ENVIRONMENTAL INSTRUMENTS

Long definition

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