Environmental auditing directly affects a wide range of companies, involved inproperty transactions or acquisition, as part of the due diligence process - vital in the disposal or divestment of companies. Understanding the auditing process is essential if professional standards are to be maintained, strict legal requirements met and best results achieved. This book is designed to assist both auditors and managers meet their objectives, in gathering and assessing relevant information, utilising internal company resources and meeting legal and professional obligations, in the most efficient and cost effective manner. It explains the process and techniques of auditing, in relation to manufacturing and industrial processes, with particular regard to the legislative controls and regulations governing: contaminated land, pollutioncontrol, waste management, hazardous and toxic substances. Company managers, specialist organisations, central and local government bodies, professional advisers - each has an interest in ensuring environmental standards are met and compliance fully observed.