INTEGRAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW SERVICES

- Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Audits
- What's included: Environmental legal diagnosis, periodic compliance reviews, regulatory updates.
- Benefits: Avoid sanctions, strengthen environmental corporate governance.
- Risk of not doing so: Fines, closures, loss of ISO certifications or similar.
- Creation, Registration and Operation of the Department of Environmental Management (DGA)
- What's included: Organizational design of the DGA, functions, internal regulations, registration with competent authorities.
- Benefits: Centralizes environmental management, ensures regulatory compliance, and creates traceability.
- Risk of not doing so: Lack of internal control, poor coordination with regulatory bodies, sanctions for inaction.
- Design and Implementation of the Environmental Matrix
- What's included: Identification and evaluation of environmental aspects and impacts by area, development of risk matrix, prioritization of actions.
- Benefits: Preventive management, efficient resource allocation and impact reduction.
- Risk of not doing so: Inadequate management of critical impacts, generation of environmental liabilities.
- Management of Environmental Licenses, Permits and Procedures
- What's included: Processing of discharge permits, emissions, catchments, water concessions, forestry permits, environmental licenses, PUEAA, etc.
- Benefits: Guaranteed legal operation, lower legal risk.
- Risk of not doing so: : Stoppage of activities, lawsuits for illegal operations, large fines.
- Consulting for Compliance with Environmental Management Plans (PMA)
- What's included: Preparation, updating and monitoring of PMAs required in licenses or concessions.
- Benefits: Contractual and legal compliance; mitigates impacts.
- Risk of not doing so: Revocation of permits or licenses, sanctioning processes.
- Legal Strategy and Representation in Environmental Litigation
- What's included: Defense in sanctioning processes, popular actions, lawsuits for pollution or ecological damage.
- Benefits: Reduction of legal liability and reputational damage.
- Risk of not doing so: Economic loss, adverse rulings, blocking of operations.
- Consulting in Sustainability, CSR and ESG Policies
- What's included: Design and implementation of ESG policies, internal sustainability guidelines, compliance with GRI, SASB, etc. standards.
- Benefits: Improves reputation, attracts foreign investment, access to sustainable markets.
- Risk of not doing so: Being excluded from responsible supply chains or investment funds.
- Environmental Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisitions
- What's included: Analysis of environmental liabilities, operational risks and third-party regulatory compliance.
- Benefits: Greater security in investment decisions.
- Risk of not doing so: Acquisition of companies with unidentified legal contingencies.
- Legal and Technical Environmental Training for Corporate Teams
- What's included: Training in environmental regulations, risk prevention, updating of public policies.
- Benefits: Improves organizational environmental culture, empowers employees.
- Risk of not doing so: Repetition of errors, lack of regulatory knowledge.
- Prevention and Management of Environmental Conflicts with the Community
- What's included: Community engagement strategies, mediation with social actors and NGOs, environmental dialogue tables.
- Benefits: Social license to operate, harmonious relationships.
- Risk of not doing so: Protests, blockades, public and legal complaints.
- Consulting in Waste Management and Circular Economy
- What's included: Comprehensive waste management plans, reuse, utilization and responsible final disposal.
- Benefits: Cost reduction and regulatory compliance.
- Risk of not doing so: Pollution, fines, loss of licenses.
- Legal Advice on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects
- What's included: Legal structuring of solar, wind, biomass and carbon certification projects.
- Benefits: Access to tax and environmental incentives.
- Risk of not doing soRegulatory obstacles, wasted benefits.
- Environmental Indicator Monitoring and Reporting Systems (KPI/ESG)
- What's included: Key indicator structure, reporting platforms, and support for ISO 14001 or similar certifications.
- Benefits: Transparency, data-driven decision-making.
- Risk of not doing soReputational risk due to lack of accountability.
- Consulting for Compliance with International Environmental Standards
- What's included: ISO 14001, Global Compact Principles, IFC Standards, OECD Guidelines.
- Benefits: Greater international competitiveness and access to capital.
- Risk of not doing so: Exclusion from large markets or international contracts.
Contact information
- (+57) 315 7026421
- ccoronado@cartagenalegal.com
- admon@cartagenalegal.com
- Bocagrande Carrera 2 #8-142 Office 307, Bocagrande Shopping Center, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia