I. Environmental Management

 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment  Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

• Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) & Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Initial Environmental Examination or Environmental Impact Assessment is one of the regulatory requirements of any up coming project before its initiation. We carry out complete IEE /EIA for New and Running Projects, keeping in view all the requirements and guidelines provided within the legal frame work.


• Guidance on Compliance with NEQS & Self Monitoring & Reporting by the Industries

As the limits for air emissions and industrial liquid effluents have been revised and set in the Environmental Quality standards (NEQS), so in order to ensure the industry do not exceed those limits, we provide complete services for carrying out Sampling of critical parameters, Laboratory testing, Analysis of test results and Preparation of Self Monitoring Reports on a standard format as required by the EPA.


• Initial Environmental Health and Safety Review

We also conduct Health and Safety review in order to know the safety and health situation in the company and suggest implementing safe and sound practices which help them to save lost time accidents. Qualitative Health Risk Assessment (HRA)be done to establish health risks factors and ranking method will priorities the products, which present a high risk during manufacture or potential health risk during various phases of manufacturing. High risk homogenous exposure groups be identified/ sampling of products to assess if they present a high risk.


• Environmental Studies / Pollution Surveys and Studies

We conduct baseline studies to assess the degree of environmental degradation and to set a baseline for future work. This type of study helps in suggesting future strategy to comply with the regulatory requirements and to form a basis for any management system.


• Hazard Response Planning and Health Risk Assessments

Qualitative Health Risk Assessment (HRA) are conducted to establish health risks factors and ranking method will priorities the products, which present a high risk during manufacture or potential health risk during various phases of manufacturing. High-risk homogenous exposure groups are normally identified and samplings of products are conducted to assess if they present a high risk.


• Evaluation of regulatory and legislative constraints pertaining to Environmental Legislation and Other Requirements.

We have a highly qualified and experienced Environmental Lawyer as our associate who can provide counselling on legal issues, related to Environment for instance implications of regulatory compliances, issues of fines and penalties and management of other legal matters.


• Guidance on Cleaner Technologies & Treatment Facilities

It is the need of the day to switch to newer and cleaner technology, we at EMC always stress on the cleaner technologies which are green in nature and helps in creating less pollution and are environmental friendly. We have suggested many textile and chemical industries to switch to cleaner technologies and provided them sufficient knowledge and information database to implement these technologies successfully.


• Environmental and Industrial Hygiene, Monitoring & Control
• Industrial Air Emissions and Effluent Testing
• Indoor Air Quality
• Noise Monitoring and Mapping/Illumination Survey
• Air Quality Measurement at Work place to determine occupational exposure to Toxic Substances
• Emissions and Acoustic Pollution Abatement in Industries.

 Socio-economic Survey  Socio-economic Survey


Socio-economic survey is based on the statistical approach such as housing, existing population, rate of population growth, population forecasting & modeling. Health, education, provision of infrastructures in the communities & the overall social improve mental/development plan is designed. In the section of Economic survey, incomes of the people, income sources & cost & benefit analysis of the said projects.

Census of households and individuals located within the project has to be undertaken to register and document the status of potentially affected population within the project impact area. It will provide a demographic overview of the population served by the Resettlement Plan (RP) and profiles of household assets and main sources of livelihood. It will cover 100% of the potentially affected population within the project impact area.

• Resource Base.
  The resource base including land, water, and forest, etc., with an assessment of its development and ecological potential in the pre-project conditions. During the conduct of the census, legal boundaries of affected properties and the right of way (ROW) are to be verified. Structures, trees and other assets are to be recorded.



• Economy Base.
  The economy base of the affected people including the modes and magnitude of production, consumption pattern, related economic institutions.



• Household Census.
  Household census covering immovable property owned by the APs and other resources in their possession/use. These surveys would be carried out in association with local and host communities as well as with the local representatives.



• Social Structures.
  The social structure, norms, customs, cultural centres, traditions, patterns of leadership and institutions of social network.


• Affected Persons.
  
  The census will prima-facie identify Tenants, Sharecroppers, Encroachers and agricultural day labourers. During such census, those Affected Persons are dependant on the existing infrastructure link for their livelihood, shall also be identified and listed along with their identified income.



• Database Management
  
  
  • Data Sources.
    As a pre-requisite for conducting the primary household surveys, relevant information is to be collected from secondary sources. These include: Revenue records maintained, with regard to land particulars for facilitating acquisition of properties and resettlement of oustees; Census records for demographic information; - Development agencies to get information on various development programs for special sections of population like those living below poverty line, Scheduled Tribes, Schedule Castes, etc.; and - Local organizations including NGOs in order to involve them and integrate their activities in the economic development programs of the displaced population.
  
   
  • Data Collection.
    Household level contacts and interviews with each affected family for completing the household socio-economic profile. Each of the households surveyed and the structure/land likely to be affected by the project has to be numbered, documented and photographed. Public consultation exercises in different project areas to be conducted with the involvement of Affected Persons. In these exercises, women among the Affected Persons are to be involved to elicit their views and options on the overall planning of resettlement activities. Discussions with a cross-section of affected population will help towards understanding the problems and preference of the APs.
  
   
  • Data Analysis.
    The analysis would cover the following: population, population density, age, sex ratio, literacy rates/education, gender issues, tribal issues, religious groups, income, occupation and poverty line.
  
   
  • Data Update.
    Since there is generally a time gap between the census and land acquisition procedure, which will take at least one year, it implies that actual physical relocation of APs may be delayed by a year. Therefore, it is suggested that NGOs responsible for implementation of RP along with IPMU, should conduct a rapid appraisal to continuously update information.

 Hydrological Studies  Hydrological Studies


EMC conducts hydrological studies and assess the impact assessment. We conduct the evaluation of the potential hydrological impacts on ground & groundwater. The following provides an overview of existing work done and planned analyses.We have collected a big amount of data that serves as the foundation for current water resource investigations in Pakistan. We have some major studies undertaken to characterize groundwater movement in Sindh and around. Below is a brief description of activities currently under way:

• Assemble Databases
  Assemble and maintain map, relational and other databases. These include engineering, hydrologic and environmental components and include digital map library, hydrologic database, physical/document library and image repository.



• Current Groundwater Conditions
  Currently developing maps, graphs and supporting databases to document groundwater levels and chemistry within the study area and characterize hydrogeologic conditions. Depths to groundwater will be further characterized in phreatophyte and irrigated areas. Water rights also will be described.



• Characterize Current Spring Hydrologic Conditions
  Document and analyze current conditions of select springs within the project area, including physical setting, local hydrogeology and spring flow sources and dynamics.



• Characterize Biological Conditions at Spring-Dependent Aquatic, Riparian and Wetland Habitats
  Document current conditions of the spring-dependent habitats, including spring pools and brooks, and riparian, wetland and open-water habitats.



• Characterize Current Phreatophyte Conditions
  This includes distribution of phreatophytes and irrigated vegetation estimated consumptive use and vegetation dynamics.



• Characterize Hydrogeologic Setting
  This includes a regional-scale hydrogeologic map, regional-scale hydrogeologic

 Base line Surveys  Base line Surveys



With a multidisciplinary team of qualified persons and practical experience of applying their knowledge to on ground problems, the EMC has developed a strong expertise to carry out studies and research. Over the years the company has also developed good links and working relationship with Universities, Research Institutes, well-reputed NGOs, Information Centres, Regulatory Bodies etc, the company has access to the basic data and background information necessary pre-requisite for carrying out a study. Besides the EMC also has a comprehensive library of its own and tries to keep itself abreast with whatever latest is going on in the field of Environment both locally as well as globally.

A significant study carried out by the EMC is the "study of causes and effects of Eutrophication in Major lakes of Sindh"

The study aimed was carried out for the Environmental Protection Agency Sindh and aimed at:

• Evaluating the causes and effects of eutrophication in major lakes of Sindh
• Analyzing quantitatively the pollutant levels.
• Developing a management plan for these lakes for monitoring the quality of lakes on regular basis.

Extensive data was generated through this study about the pollution levels in these lakes which helped in the assessment of water quality of the lakes. Detailed socio-economic survey of the areas adjacent to the lakes studies was also carried out which helped in the interdependence of the people on these lakes.

The findings of this study were presented in a seminar and the quality of work was widely appreciated by all. The Environmental Protection Agency was also greatly satisfied by the way the study was done. Besides this study the EMC has carried out a number of studies for industries e.g.

• Solid waste characterization study.
• Waste water characterization study.
• Hazard Assessment Studies.
• Baseline Studies for date collection.
• Study on water courses.
• Air pollution studies

 Environmental Health and Safety Audits  Environmental Health and Safety Audits



To remain competitive in business, an organization needs to be certified by independent ISO auditors. In this context we carry out Internal & Follow up Audits before the Final Certification. We have qualified EARA approved Lead Auditors for EMS ISO 14001; we also conduct other Environmental, Health & Safety Audits e. g

• Compliance Audit
• Site impact Audit
• Specialist EHS Audits (e. g waste ,energy audit)
• Safety Audits
• OHS Audits
• Environmental Audits
• Due diligence Audit

 Environmental Management System (EMS) - ISO 14001  Environmental Management System (EMS) - ISO 14001



There is currently a monumental effort by countries throughout the world to establish a Universal Standard for Environmental Management which affect all phases of operation. We have implemented it in many industrial sectors. Our work methodology for implementing this Standard comprises of following steps:

Step No 1. Initial Environmental Review Report
Step No 2. Environmental Policy Formulation & Planning
Step No 3. Implementation, Training & Documentation
Step No 4. Internal Audit
Step No 5. Application for the Certification






II. Air Emissions

 Air Dispersion Modeling  Air Dispersion Modeling


We have been working on air dispersion modeling and have done number of project in which we have used industrial source complex (ISC) model which predicts downwind transportation of plume during rupture condition. The ISC short term air dispersion model accept two basic input data file, run stream data and metrological data file. A terrain grid file and separate file of hourly source emission file will also be specified in the system.


 Air Emission Testings  Air Emission Testings


Air emission testing remains necessary while performing any study related to air pollution and to find out prevention techniques. Thus EMC works in close collaboration with laboratories where these tests be carried out.




III. Wastewater Treatment

 Waste water Treatment Facilities on Turn Key Basis  Waste water Treatment Facilities on Turn Key Basis


We have another expertise of installing Waste Water Treatment Plants of different types. We can install WWTP having different technologies like DAF Technology, Activated Sludge System etc. We have some satisfied clients whose WWTP are running and cleaning the waste water surpassing the local standards limits.



IV. Waste Management

 Designing of complete Waste Management System  Designing of complete Waste Management System

We analyze and design complete waste management system of the company. Our main emphasize is on Reuse - Recycle of the product. We design and supervise the client in implementing this management system. We not only help them in analyzing the problem but we also prepare procedures and give training to them on this issue. End to end can be provided to our customers. Only one component like making of the management plan or implementing can also be done if client requires.


 Management of Hazardous & Non Hazardous Wastes  Management of Hazardous & Non Hazardous Wastes

We analyze the hazardous waste and suggest the cost effective way of disposing it off. We also stress on three R's i.e. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle while suggesting any solution related to hazardous waste management. We also provide services for collection, transportation and disposal of waste. While performing these jobs stress is always on the laid down procedures of WMC and the client.


 Provision of Waste Collection State of the Art Bins  Provision of Waste Collection State of the Art Bins

We can provide state of the art, custom made bins according to the client's requirements. These Bins can be from Stainless Steel to Fibre Reinforced Plastic (Fibre-Glass) material. The sizes can vary according to requirement and usage. We provide them and suggest the collection procedures. These Color-Coded bins itself provides segregation at source and does not require any end-user segregation and saves time and money.


 Research for Reuse - Recycling of Waste  Research for Reuse - Recycling of Waste

We put emphasize on research and always conduct tests on the waste to ascertain their consistency. In the light of results of the tests we provide cost effective and simple solutions to our clients. We have already provided many such solutions to our clients who are using their hazardous waste after recycling it at very nominal charges e.g. Reusing of 1-1-1 Tricholoro- ethlene (TCE) for degreasing after recycling, reusing the waste oil sludge as fuel in Cement Industry etc.



V. Environment Health and Safety Trainings

 Professional Development Programs-PDPs  Professional Development Programs-PDPs


EMC is of the pioneer companies in Environmental, Health & Safety Training Providers. EMC Consultants, Team of EHS Experts can provide you the best possible trainings in EHS. We can customize the training courses according to the needs of our clients. Catering the Health, Safety and Environmental needs of industries the training portfolio of EMC is two fold by offering:

• Professional Development Programs-PDPs


• These programs are carefully designed based on industry feedback:
• Participants expected of senior and middle management positions
• Shortest possible time 1-3 days to avoid more time away from job Conducted at hotel providing congenial learning environment

 Company Specific Programs-CSPs  Company Specific Programs-CSPs

1. General Environmental Awareness
2. Introduction to Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001
3. Internal Auditing of EMS ISO 14001
4. How to implement effective Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001
5. Introduction to EHS Auditing
6. Environmental Impact Assessment / Initial Environmental Examination
7. Hazard Identification at Work place
8. Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.
9. Environmental Legislation and its Requirements
10. Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
11. Waste Water Management
12. Air and Noise Pollution
13. Energy Conservation
14. Introduction to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
15. Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety Management System OHSAS 18001
16. Internal Auditing of Occupational Health & Safety Management System OHSAS 18001.
17. Lockout/Tagout/Verify Awareness
18. Machine Guarding
19. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Spill Clean-Up and Blood Borne
20. Noise Prevention
21. Office Safety Awareness
22. Off the Job Safety - Home, Property, and Personal Safety
23. Operational Risk Management
24. Overhead Crane Safety
25. Personal Protection Equipment
26. Principle Types of Unintentional Fatal Injuries
27. Repetitive Motion Injuries
28. Respirator Fit Testing and Training
29. Respiratory Protection and Personal Protective Equipment
30. Response to Catastrophic Personal
31. Rigging Techniques
32. Risk & Risk Management
33. Safe Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids
34. Safe Lifting
35. Safety and Health in the Office Environment
36. Safety Talks "Your Link to Safety Awareness Communication!"
37. Safe Work Permits
38. Sling Safety & Safe Rigging Practices
39. Stress and Stress Management
40. Supervisor & Managers Safety Responsibilities (R & R)
41. The Control Of Hazardous Energy (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT)
42. Using Technology In Safety To Work Smarter, Not Harder
43. Vehicle Safety and Driving Safety
44. Ventilation Systems As Control Measures
45. Warm Weather Injuries
46. Work Permit
47. Workplace Ergonomics
48. Workplace Violence: What To Know What To Do
49. You Know You're A Safety Nut When
50. Zero Incidents