More and more companies are paying attention to the environmental problems that their activity can cause. Accidents happen and that is why insurance exists.
What is Environmental Responsibility?
It is a set of attitudes (individual or corporate) that have to do with economic growth to protect the environment today and for future generations, ensuring sustainability.
Legal framework
Community - Directive 2004/35/EC of 21 April 2004
On environmental liability in terms of preventing and repairing environmental damage
National - Decree-Law No. 147/2008, July 29
Transposes into national law 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, belonging to everyone, and that it must be protected (administrative responsibility);
Reimbursement not only of losses (assumption of Liability), but also of imminent threats of such losses (Art.2 No. 1 of Decree-Law 147/2008);
Only after 30 years are damages caused by any emissions, events, or incidents time-barred;
The Directive considers three types of environmental damage: Damage to protected species and natural habitats:
- Water Damage
- Soil Damage
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 clothing
- Shoe
- Plastic 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)
- Agriculture, livestock, wine and food sector
- Pharmaceuticals
The most appropriate Insurance Companies
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