The document presents a matrix for prioritizing environmental aspects and their impacts. The matrix considers the likelihood of occurrence and severity of consequences across various aspects. Aspects are evaluated on a scale of 1 to 4 for likelihood of certain, likely, occasional, and unlikely occurrence. Severity of consequences is evaluated across categories of minimal, minor, moderate, and major impact. The matrix is used to assess aspects against criteria such as legal/policy effects, reputation, and carbon emissions.
The document presents a matrix for prioritizing environmental aspects and their impacts. The matrix considers the likelihood of occurrence and severity of consequences across various aspects. Aspects are evaluated on a scale of 1 to 4 for likelihood of certain, likely, occasional, and unlikely occurrence. Severity of consequences is evaluated across categories of minimal, minor, moderate, and major impact. The matrix is used to assess aspects against criteria such as legal/policy effects, reputation, and carbon emissions.
The document presents a matrix for prioritizing environmental aspects and their impacts. The matrix considers the likelihood of occurrence and severity of consequences across various aspects. Aspects are evaluated on a scale of 1 to 4 for likelihood of certain, likely, occasional, and unlikely occurrence. Severity of consequences is evaluated across categories of minimal, minor, moderate, and major impact. The matrix is used to assess aspects against criteria such as legal/policy effects, reputation, and carbon emissions.
Environmental Aspect and Impacts Priori tisation Matrix
Certai n Constantly in normal conditions 4 Likel y Intermittent in normal conditions e.g. monthly or weekly 3 Occasional Possibly may occur e.g. annually. May be due to staff or equipment failure 2 L i k e l i h o o d
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Unl ikely To occur, no evidence of occurring, extreme situations only 1 A B C D Scale & Impact Minimal Impact. Environment al impact reversible in 1 month Minor Impact. Short-term localised impact reversible in 1 year. Moderate Impact. Medium term implications not reversible in 1 year. Major Impact. Long term impacts Irreversible. Legal/ Pol icy/ Other Effecting Policy & performance Potential breach of regulations Actual breach of regulations Reputation Potential for internal complaint/ non conformance Potential for external complaint Because of breach actual serious complaint/ PR issue S e v e r i t y
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Carbon Emissi ons Reduction in carbon emissions No increase or decrease in carbon emissions Minor increase in carbon emissions Major increase in carbon emissions