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TABLE 1 Environmental Aspect and Impacts – Prioritisation Matrix

Certain

4

Likely Intermittent in normal conditions e.g. monthly or weekly

Occasional Possibly may occur e.g. annually. May be due to staff or equipment failure

Unlikely To occur, no evidence of occurring, extreme situations only

3

2

1

Scale Impact Severity of consequences

Likelihood of occurrence

Constantly in normal conditions

&

A

B

C

D

Minimal Impact. Environment al impact reversible in 1 month

Minor Impact. Short-term localised impact reversible in 1 year.

Moderate Impact. Medium term implications not reversible in 1 year. Potential breach of regulations

Major Impact. Long term impacts Irreversible.

Potential for external complaint

Because of breach actual serious complaint/ PR issue Major increase in carbon emissions

Effecting Policy & performance

Legal/ Policy/ Other Reputation

Carbon Emissions

Reduction in carbon emissions

Potential for internal complaint/ non conformance No increase or decrease in carbon emissions

Minor increase in carbon emissions

Actual breach of regulations