Environmental protection at company level / EIA
One major component of environmental protection is prevention: Waste abatement and recycling, reduction of emissions, maintenance and improvement of the water quality, sustainable management, and environmentally friendly business adaptations.
Further information
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More information in German
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Federal Environmental Liability Act
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Environmental liability acts of the Provinces
In accordance with the Austrian distribution of competences, damage to protected species and natural habitats (often referred to as biodiversity) as well as soil damage caused by certain activities fall within the regulatory scope of the Federal Provinces. The introduction of liability for biodiversity damage represents a significant innovation in the Austrian legal system.