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The project was screened as C/1, requiring an environmental audit. A corporate environmental review of TPSA was carried out based on the EBRD’s corporate environmental, health and safety questionnaire. In 1996, the company commissioned environmental audits of its major sites, the findings of which were later confirmed by independent environmental consultants. Based on these investigations, an environmental action plan was developed to improve environmental performance at the company’s facilities. The plan was agreed, in principle, in September 1998.
The company is aware of environmental issues associated with its operations and has the basic environmental management structure in place. However, corporate environmental management needs to be strengthened. TPSA is planning to adopt an environmental management system (EMS) based on the international standard ISO 14,001. An EMS in line with ISO 14,001 has already been developed for the TPSA’s fibre optics manufacturing plant.
In the past, there were several community complaints about the company’s operations, in particular related to the impact of electromagnetic radiation. These have and are being resolved. TPSA will be required to review and improve its public relations approach.
As a result of harmonisation with EU legislation, new environmental regulatory requirements came into force in Poland in 1998. To comply with these regulations, TPSA is applying for new permits for waste management, water use and new construction.
The Bank’s participation in TPSA will further promote improvement of environmental management and public interaction and the implementation of the environmental action plan.
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