A CEMP helps to protect environmental assets to manage and minimize risks and asset devaluations, reduce costs, and position your assets for long-term profitability.
CEMPs are created and submitted as part of the environmental impact assessment process. Throughout the project’s life cycle, CEMPs are updated on a regular basis. A CEMP includes:
- A description of the site location, its surrounding environment, and the construction works to be undertaken.
- An analysis of long and short-term environmental impacts (both direct and indirect). These include environmental hazards and risks. Risk assessment should include an analysis of how likely these risks are and their consequences.
- Proposed measures to be implemented and an environmental plan, including timeframes and performance targets or outcomes.
- Requirements for planning conditions.
- Legislative requirements.
With a well-executed CEMP, risks can be well understood. These include safety risks and risks to the environment.