Site Permits and Compliance
Compliance for Operations in Finland
Legislation in Finland imposes numerous requirements on company sites and facilities. These requirements concern, for example, permitting procedures, assessment of environmental impacts and risks, reporting obligations, energy efficiency and recycling duties. Compliance with legal requirements is essential, as it is a key element of responsible business. Stakeholders pay close attention to whether factories, plants and waste treatment sites operate in line with applicable legislation.
The requirements that apply to sites vary between different industrial sectors. In general, they relate to environmental, chemical and occupational safety legislation, energy efficiency, circular economy and waste management, as well as emissions trading obligations.
Legal Requirements in Finland
Keeping track of and anticipating changing legislation is crucial for meeting the requirements. At Ecobio, we monitor legislative developments at EU and national level, so new obligations do not come as a surprise to us. You can outsource the management of environmental matters at your sites to Ecobio either entirely or partially, for example in relation to permit applications or reporting.
With Ecobio’s services, your company can meet all requirements that apply to its sites. Ecobio has decades of experience with Finnish industry, regulatory requirements and the working practices of authorities, so we always find the best solution for achieving compliance.
Ecobio services for site permits and compliance
Compliance with environmental legislation
Legislation sets extensive obligations for companies regarding environmental impacts and environmental risks. We provide comprehensive services for managing environmental matters either as separate projects or under an ongoing service agreement. Outsourcing environmental management to Ecobio is straightforward, as our experts have multidisciplinary skills and experience from various industrial sectors.
Our services related to environimental legislation include:
- Compliance assessment (compliance audit)
- Environmental permits
- Baseline studies
- BAT assessments
- Water permits
- Environmental risks and preparedness
- Environmental and emissions reporting
- Groundwater surveys
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
EIA, or Environmental Impact Assessment, is a statutory procedure in which the environmental impacts of a planned activity are assessed comprehensively. The aim of the EIA procedure is to identify significant impacts and to reduce or fully eliminate the adverse environmental effects of the project.
Digital-EIA
Digi-EIA brings together information about the project and the EIA procedure in one accessible, visual and interactive online experience. The main deliverable is an ArcGIS StoryMaps site that can include an online map viewer and a 3D landscape model. Everything is available directly in the browser without separate software.
Environmental and Nature surveys
Looking for a nature survey to support a construction, zoning, or permitting process? Ecobio provides high-quality and cost-efficient nature surveys across Finland, delivered quickly, clearly, and in full compliance with authority requirements.
You may need a nature survey, for example, when:
- the project falls under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedure
- you are planning a zoning or construction project
- you are applying for a permit (e.g. water permit, environmental permit)
- the project is located within or near a Natura 2000 area
- you want to ensure compliance with the Nature Conservation Act and EU directives
Circular Economy
Ecobio helps industrial companies improve the efficiency of their operations by developing recycling and material recovery. Recycling and recovery of waste and materials improves the use of resources. Our experts support you in setting targets for waste recycling and recovery and in defining the measures needed to reach those targets. With Ecobio’s support, waste reporting to authorities and stakeholders is straightforward.
We help you balance business and nature