Environmental Risks
Helping protect you and your business from environmental risks
Environmental risk has to be a significant commercial consideration for businesses of all sizes. Unlimited fines for causing pollution, civil sanctions, reputational damage as well as the subsequent loss of accreditations or commercial contracts, business interruption and clean-up costs can seriously impact a business’s operations and revenue. Effective environmental management is increasingly becoming a major aspect of corporate and social responsibility (CSR).
Did you know?
14,000
businesses regulated by the
Environment Agency*1
£25.5 million
total fines issued by the courts for environmental
offences in 2017-18*1
16,454
pollution-related incidents in 2018, 533 of which were classed as serious (Category 1 or 2)*2
Guidance to help manage your environmental risks
Download our range of Loss Prevention Standards (LPS)
Tools and related content
Our Specialist Partners to help manage your environmental risks
To access these solutions at preferential rates and terms, contact our Specialist Partners.
Adler & Allan
Environmental Risk Assessment and Reduction
Adler & Allan offer environmental risk assessment and reduction services. This includes a survey of the condition of your critical assets such as drainage, tanks, bunds and separators, together with a detailed risk matrix, including flood risk to help you make the best decision on where to prioritise remediation works.
Contact Details
avivasupport@adlerandallan.co.uk
0333 600 2424 (Option 1)
Services available from our Specialist Partners
Explosive atmospheres and dangerous substances
Service
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) place duties on employers to eliminate or control the risks from explosive atmospheres in the workplace. Many workplaces contain or have activities that produce explosive or potentially explosive atmospheres. Bureau Veritas can identify areas where explosive atmospheres may occur and support you in meeting essential health and safety requirements.
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Need further help or assistance?
Call our Risk Help Line to speak to our Risk Management Solutions team for help and advice on
Opening times: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Email us at: riskadvice@aviva.com
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