Background
Boral engaged our NSW DPHI-approved independent audit team to undertake Independent Environmental Audits (IEAs) across four active quarry operations in NSW.
The audits formed part of Boral’s ongoing regulatory compliance obligations. They assessed compliance with development consent conditions, environmental management requirements and day-to-day site operations.
Complexity
- Delivering audits in accordance with the NSW DPHI independent audit framework
- Maintaining genuine auditor independence while working closely with operational teams across active quarry sites
- Reviewing complex operational, environmental and monitoring systems while ensuring findings remained practical and implementable
Solution
Our team applied a structured audit approach across all four quarry operations, combining regulatory rigour with a strong understanding of operational realities. Key elements included:
- Compliance and operational review: Detailed assessment of consent conditions, environmental management plans, monitoring data and operational records
- Site inspections and verification: On-site inspections to verify operational practices and environmental management measures against approval requirements
- Clear reporting and implementation-focused recommendations: Preparation of concise audit reports identifying compliance outcomes, key findings and achievable improvement actions
Impact
- Independent Environmental Audits completed and accepted by both Boral and the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
- Identified practical opportunities to strengthen ongoing compliance systems and environmental management performance
- Delivered an audit process that maintained regulatory integrity while working effectively within active quarry operations
