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Complete the Aspects Register with senior management or responsible persons.
Step 1: List the sources of each environmental aspect. Use the examples as reference. If an environmental aspect is not
applicable to your organisation, do not identify its source. If you have identified other aspects, please list them in OTHER at
the end of the list.
Step 2: Understand the environmental impacts of each aspect.
Step 3: List the person responsible for each aspect. E.g. cleaner removes rubbish.
Step 3: Score each aspect according to severity and liklihood.
Step 4: Identify significant aspects using the aspects chart. Significant aspects are those which stand out from the rest.
Optional Step 5: In the GOLD column you can list what measures (work instructions, procedures etc) you have taken to
reduce the risk.
Optional Step 6: In the SILVER column you can list what legislation (if applicable) the aspect relates to.

Significance scoring Note: 1 = Low 5 = High

Severity Likelihood
should be considered both in terms of negative impact (taking account of the extent of determines the frequency of the impact occurring and the
damage or nuisance, then considering its legal ramifications, its negative public following questions can be asked to determine the score:
perceptions and the costs of putting it right) and positive opportunity (how might
effective management of the issue save money, produce positive environmental 5 = Is activity continuous or very frequent (e.g. daily?)
enhancement and improve the image of the project and project organisation). 4 = Is activity regular and frequent (weekly/monthly)?
3 = Is activity regular but infrequent (e.g. bi-annual/annual)
Answering "yes" to any of these questions should increase the score: 2 = Might activity occur occasionally?
• Will the impact cause substantial damage or nuisance? 1 = Is activity likely to occur rarely, if at all?
• Are there opportunities to provide environmental enhancement?
• Might the impacts be perceived in a very negative way by the public or press?
• Is there a PR opportunity from managing this issue effectively?
• Are there legal ramifications from the impact with potential prosecution and fines?
• Will it cost the project much if the issue is not managed effectively?
• Are there potential savings to be made by managing this issue effectively?
damage or nuisance, then considering its legal ramifications, its negative public following questions can be asked to determine the score:
perceptions and the costs of putting it right) and positive opportunity (how might
effective management of the issue save money, produce positive environmental 5 = Is activity continuous or very frequent (e.g. daily?)
enhancement and improve the image of the project and project organisation). 4 = Is activity regular and frequent (weekly/monthly)?
3 = Is activity regular but infrequent (e.g. bi-annual/annual)
Answering "yes" to any of these questions should increase the score: 2 = Might activity occur occasionally?
• Will the impact cause substantial damage or nuisance? 1 = Is activity likely to occur rarely, if at all?
• Are there opportunities to provide environmental enhancement?
• Might the impacts be perceived in a very negative way by the public or press?
• Is there a PR opportunity from managing this issue effectively?
• Are there legal ramifications from the impact with potential prosecution and fines?
• Will it cost the project much if the issue is not managed effectively?
• Are there potential savings to be made by managing this issue effectively?
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Environmental Aspect
Chemical/hazardous material use
Use of cleaning products
Use of fuel
Use of paints, glues etc
Use of pesticides
Emissions to air
Business travel
Commuting travel
Use of power tools
Emissions of gaseous pollutants
Energy use
Use of electricity
Use of natural gas (for heating)
Other energy use (e.g. CHP, oil)
Fuel use (business travel)
Generation and disposal of waste
Recyclable waste
Electrical and electronic waste
(WEEE)
General waste (to landfill)
Hazardous waste
Waster handling and storage
Waste water and water use
Domestic use
Cleaning and gardening
Water leaks
Pollution incidents
Discharge to foul sewer
Discharge to groundwater
Use of raw materials
Procurement of IT equipment
Procurement of construction
materials
Procurement of printed matter
Procurement of office sundries
Contamination of land
Storage of chemicals
Presence of asbestos
Listed buildings and structures
Abnormal conditions
Local environmental and community issues
Noise generation
Management of green spaces
Other
Source Potential Environmental Impact Person responsible Severity Likelihood Score
Control measures and
any action /
improvements required Relevant legislation
e.g. cleaning products used by the cleaning Soil and water pollution. 0
contractors. Odours, spillages and pests.
Risks to human health.
Soil and water pollution. 0
Loss of non-renwable resouces.
Odours, spillages and pests.
Risks to human health.
Soil and water pollution. 0
Odours, spillages and pests.
Risks to human health.
Soil and water pollution. 0
Odours, spillages and pests.
Risks to human health.
Air quality and atmospheric pollution. 0
Loss of non-renewable fossil fuels.
Nuisance, congestion, quality of life, health
risk.
Air quality and atmospheric pollution. 0
Loss of non-renewable fossil fuels.
Nuisance, congestion, quality of life, health
risk.
Air quality and atmospheric pollution. 0
Loss of non-renewable fossil fuels.
Noise pollution and healith risks.
e.g. refrigerants from chillers, CO2 from fire Air quality and atmospheric pollution. 0
systems, boiler emissions or dark smoke from Impacts on ozone layer and global
generators. temperatures.
Visual amenity and health.
Impacts on air quality and contribution to 0
climate change.
Loss of non-renewable fossil fuels.
Impacts on air quality and contribution to 0
climate change.
Loss of non-renewable fossil fuels.
Impacts on air quality and contribution to 0
climate change.
Loss of non-renewable fossil fuels.
Impacts on air quality and contribution to 0
climate change.
Loss of non-renewable fossil fuels.
e.g. paper, glass, metal, wood, cardboard Generation of methane and other bi-products 0
during decomposition.
Loss of recyclable material and landfill space.
Odour from waste transfer stations and landfill
sites.
Soil and water pollution if disposed of 0
incorrectly.
Loss of recyclable materials and loss of landfill
space.
Generation of methane and other bi-products 0
during decomposition.
Loss of recyclable material and landfill space.
Odour from waste transfer stations and landfill
sites.
Soil and water pollution, generation of toxic 0
and hazardous leachates.
Loss of recyclable material and landfill space.
Health risks.
Soil and water pollution. 0
Odours, spillages and pests.
e.g. drinking, washing up, toilet flushing Soil & water pollution if contaminated. 0
Impacts on treatment plant capacity.
Odours and health risks.
Soil & water pollution if contaminated. 0
Impacts on treatment plant capacity.
Odours and health risks.
Soil & water pollution if contaminated. 0
Impacts on treatment plant capacity.
Odours and health risks.
e.g. spillage of cleaning products, tank failure Soil & water pollution. 0
Impacts on treatment plan capacity.
Odours, spillages and pests.
Water pollution. 0
Impacts on treatment plan capacity.
Odours, spillages and pests.
Soil & water pollution. 0
Impacts on treatment plan capacity.
Odours, spillages and pests.
Soil & water pollution if disposed incorrectly. 0
Loss of non-renewable resources.
Soil & water pollution if disposed incorrectly. 0
Loss of habitat, loss of non-renewable
resources.
Soil & water pollution if disposed incorrectly. 0
Loss of habitat, loss of non-renewable
resources.
Soil & water pollution if disposed incorrectly. 0
Loss of habitat, loss of non-renewable
resources.
Pollution of soil, air and land if leaks or stored 0
incorrectly.
Health risks, odours and spillages.
Air quality and atmospheric pollution. 0
Nuisance, quality of life and health risks.
Damage to protected buildings and structures. 0
Visual amenity.
e.g. abandoned vehicle, waste not collected etc 0
Local noise environment. 0
Impact of quality of life, health risks.
0
Communication e.g. ability to influence the promotion of good Raising awareness of environmental issues. 0
environmental practice (staff and users,
contractors etc)
Volunteering e.g. staff involvement with local community Improving local environment and raising 0
based organisations awareness.
0
0

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Use of cleaning products 0

Use of fuel 0
Use of paints, glues etc 0
Use of pesticides 0
Business travel 0
Commuting travel 0
Use of power tools 0
Emissions of gaseous pollutants 0

Use of electricity 0
Use of gas 0
Other energy use (e.g. CHP, oil) 0
Fuel use (business travel) 0
Recyclable waste 0
Electrical and electronic waste 0
(WEEE)
General waste (to landfill) 0
Hazardous waste 0
Waster handling and storage 0
Domestic use 0
Cleaning and gardening 0
Water leaks 0
Pollution incidents 0
Discharge to foul sewer 0
Discharge to groundwater 0
Procurement of IT equipment 0
Procurement of construction 0
materials
Procurement of printed matter 0
Procurement of office sundries 0

Storage of chemicals 0
Presence of asbestos 0
Listed buildings and structures 0

Abnormal conditions 0
Noise generation 0
Management of green spaces 0
Communication 0
Volunteering 0
0 0
0 0
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Significance score
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
Use of cleaning products
Use of fuel
Use of paints, glues etc
Environmental aspects

Use of pesticides
Business travel
Commuting travel
Use of power tools
Emissions of gaseous pollutants
Use of electricity
Use of gas
Other energy use (e.g. CHP, oil)
Fuel use (business travel)
Recyclable waste
Electrical and electronic waste (WEEE)
General waste (to landfill)
Hazardous waste
Waster handling and storage
Domestic use
Cleaning and gardening
Water leaks
Pollution incidents
Discharge to foul sewer
Discharge to groundwater
Procurement of IT equipment
Procurement of construction materials
Procurement of printed matter
Procurement of office sundries
Storage of chemicals
Presence of asbestos
Listed buildings and structures
Abnormal conditions
Noise generation
Management of green spaces
Communication
Volunteering
0
0
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Significance score
0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1