SEPA are launching a consultation on a proposed Environmental Performance Assessment Scheme (EPAS) - a fair way of reporting on how businesses are meeting their responsibilities.

Scotland’s environment is a vital resource for all of us, and the people of Scotland need to be confident that regulated businesses are achieving good environmental performance and our environment is protected from pollution and harm. Compliance with environmental laws is the minimum that businesses should be seeking to achieve.

EPAS is designed to consider more than just compliance. It also takes account of the severity any environmental harm caused, and how long it takes an operator to resolve a non-compliance. 

The consultation runs from 31st March to 30th June. A series of engagement activities are being planned from late-April to early June to give interested participants an opportunity to find out more. Follow SEPA on social media or sign up to their newsletter to keep up to date with planned engagement.  

Help ensure the scheme is effective and robust from the beginning by taking part in the consultation.