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?

13.9 million

tonnes of waste was produced by sites with permits in 2021*

£105 million

total fines issued to businesses and individuals for environmental offences in 2021*

16,601

pollution-related incidents in 2021, 561 of which were classed as serious (Category 1 and 2)*

Our Specialist Partners to help manage your environmental risks

To access these solutions at preferential rates and terms, contact our Specialist Partners.

Bureau Veritas

Specialist Inspection Services​

Bureau Veritas offer a variety of Specialist Inspection Services including, but not limited to, explosive atmospheres and dangerous substances. 

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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

0345 366 6666

Opening times: Monday - Friday* 9:00am - 5:00pm

* Excludes Bank Holidays. The cost of calls to 03 prefixed numbers are charged at national call rates (charges may vary dependent on your network provider) and are usually included in inclusive minute plans from landlines and mobiles. For our joint protection telephone calls may be recorded and/or monitored.