Industry
Mining & Energy
EHS frameworks, risk management, and regulatory compliance for mining and energy businesses operating in the UK and EU. Combining extraction sector experience with deep knowledge of the environmental and safety obligations that govern these industries.
The challenge
A sector in transition — with compliance obligations that only grow
Mining and energy businesses operate at the intersection of some of the most demanding environmental, safety, and social regulatory frameworks anywhere in industry. From extractive waste and water management obligations under UK and EU environmental law, to the growing pressure of net-zero commitments and investor ESG expectations, the compliance landscape is broad, deep, and constantly evolving.
The energy transition adds further complexity. Businesses in fossil fuel extraction increasingly face regulatory tightening and divestment pressure, while renewable energy developers face their own planning, environmental impact, and occupational safety obligations. Neither set of challenges lends itself to generic EHS advice.
EHS Protect brings sector-specific experience — including direct work with mining-adjacent supply chains — to bear on these challenges. The result is practical compliance support that is proportionate, commercially aware, and grounded in real operational understanding.
Regulatory landscape
Key compliance areas for mining & energy
Regulation
Environmental Permitting & Management
Environmental permits, waste management obligations, water discharge consents, and contaminated land requirements under UK and EU environmental law. EHS Protect supports permit applications, compliance audits, and corrective action planning.
Regulation
Occupational Health & Safety
Mines Regulations 2014, COSHH, manual handling, noise at work, and ISO 45001 compliance for mining and energy operations. Risk assessment, safety management system design, and audit support for operators and contractors.
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Chemical Compliance
Mining and energy operations frequently use and produce substances subject to REACH, COSHH, and hazardous waste regulations. EHS Protect provides chemical inventory management, REACH compliance, and DSEAR support.
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Carbon & Emissions Reporting
Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions quantification, UK ETS obligations, and CDP reporting support for mining and energy companies under growing regulatory and investor pressure to account for and reduce their emissions footprint.
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ISO Management Systems
ISO 14001 Environmental Management and ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety certification support. Both standards are increasingly required by major customers and financiers in the mining and energy sectors.
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ESG & Investor Disclosure
CDP reporting, ESG data management, and investor disclosure support for mining and energy companies. Richard holds CDP accreditation and provides practical support for first-time and repeat disclosers.
Services
How EHS Protect supports mining & energy businesses
Service
EHS Audits & Compliance
Systematic audits of your EHS management system and regulatory compliance position. Identifies gaps, prioritises corrective actions, and provides a roadmap to compliance — not just a list of findings.
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Risk Management
Formal risk assessment, HAZID support, and operational safety planning for mining and energy sites. Includes contractor management frameworks and site-specific risk register development.
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Carbon & Emissions Management
GHG inventory development, Scope 1–3 reporting, reduction strategy, and CDP disclosure support. Essential for mining and energy operators facing regulatory pressure and ESG scrutiny from investors and lenders.
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ISO Certification Support
ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 implementation and certification support. EHS Protect has delivered ISO projects across energy-related sectors and understands the specific interpretive challenges these standards present in extraction environments.
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Incident Investigation
Root cause analysis and investigation support for safety and environmental incidents. Mining and energy operations have significant incident potential — a rigorous investigation process is essential for prevention and regulatory response.
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