Civil and Environmental Responsibility

More and more companies are aware of the environmental problems that their activity can cause. Accidents happen and that's why insurance exists.

 

 

What is Environmental Responsibility?

It is a set of attitudes (individual or corporate) that must take into account economic growth appropriate to environmental protection today and for future generations, ensuring sustainability.

What is the Legal Framework

Community - Directive 2004/35/EC, of April 21, 2004

•  Relating to environmental liability in terms of preventing and remedying environmental damage

National - Decree-Law 147/2008, of July 29

• Transposes into the national legal system the Directive 2004/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

Legal Regime

 

• The "Polluter Pays" Principle;
• The idea that the environment is a collective good that belongs to everyone and that needs to be protected (administrative responsibility);
• Reparability not only of damages (assumption of Liability) but also of imminent threats of such damages (Art. 2, no. 1 of Decree-Law 147/2008);
• Only after 30 years is damage caused by any emissions, events, or incidents considered time-barred;

The Directive considers three types of environmental damage:Damage to protected species and natural habitats:

• Water Damage
• Damage to the soil

The Directive considers two aspects of environmental damage:

• Prevention
• Repair

Today there are already solutions for companies. Some higher risk activities have several good alternatives on the market:

• Metallurgy and metalworking
• Textiles and Apparel
• Footwear
• Plastics and rubber
• Paper
• Drinks and food
• Hospitality
• Ceramics
• Woods
• Integral management of all types of waste
• Ports, logistic centers, airports, transport terminals (passengers and goods)
• Agricultural, livestock, winery and food sectors
• Pharmaceuticals

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