Environmental Audits are used to verify the compliance of a project or facility with environmental requirements. They can be used to review compliance with environmental legislation and standards, environmental management systems, environmental management plans, or any other set benchmarks.


 Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), EC-DG Environment
 Towards Sustainable Economic and Development Co-operation - Best Practice Key Tools - Environmental audit, EC, Consultation Draft, 07/2000