| environmental auditing An assessment of the nature and extent of any harm or detriment, or any possible harm or detriment, that may be inflicted on any aspect of the environment by any activity process, development programme, or any product, chemical, or waste substance. Audits may be designed to: verify or otherwise comply with environmental requirements; evaluate the effectiveness of existing environmental management systems; assess risks generally; or assist in planning for future improvements in environment protection and pollution control | 环境稽核 (在活动过程、发展方案或任何产品、化学物质、废弃物会对环境造成的可能危害或损伤所进行的评估。审计可以用来：证实或符合环境需求；评价现在环境管理系统的效果；评估风险或协助未来环境保护和污染控制的规划。) |
