Environmental Compliance Services
Navigate complex environmental regulations with confidence through Element's comprehensive Environmental Compliance Services. We help you meet legal requirements, avoid costly penalties, and maintain operational continuity while demonstrating environmental responsibility. Our expert testing and consultancy services ensure your business stays compliant with ever-evolving regulations across air, soil, water, and emissions. With local experts and global experience, we make environmental compliance straightforward and manageable for your business.

What are Environmental Compliance Services at Element?
Environmental compliance services ensure your business meets all environmental requirements mandated by legislation and regulations. At Element, we provide independent testing, monitoring, and consultancy services across air, soil, emissions and water, helping you demonstrate compliance with environmental standards and site permit requirements. Our professional teams deliver responsive service throughout your compliance journey, from initial assessments to ongoing monitoring, ensuring you maintain continuous regulatory alignment while focusing on your core business operations.

What can Element offer you for Environmental Compliance services?
What we test
What we test
Element offers comprehensive testing capabilities that detect harmful compounds in air, water, and soil to ensure complete coverage of your environmental compliance requirements. We test and investigate hazardous materials, including asbestos, chemicals, heavy metals, biohazards, and more. In the workplace, we help you evaluate chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic hazards – from air quality to noise and vibration to mold and bacteria, and much more.
Key services offered
Key services offered
Experience the time-saving convenience of full-spectrum environmental compliance solutions from one supplier, including Environmental Impact Assessments, on-site testing & monitoring, consultancy services, and regulatory guidance.
Our services include:
- Air quality testing
- Specialized emissions testing across all environmental media
- Workplace monitoring
- Hazardous materials assessment
- Noise assessment
With our help, you’ll navigate complex requirements across multiple regulatory bodies with confidence in continuous compliance. Identify potential compliance issues before they become problems with our clear, actionable recommendations. Our approach combines practical expertise with technical excellence, delivering solutions that work in your real-world applications.
Which labs offer this service
Which labs offer this service
Our network of 10 offices across the UK and Ireland provides local consultant support for on-site testing and advice. Our facilities are UKAS accredited, ensuring highest quality standards in environmental compliance testing. Each location maintains consistent quality standards while offering specialized knowledge of local regulatory requirements and industry-specific challenges. What’s more, our team operates from environmental hubs across the world, providing global access to our expert capabilities. Find out where your nearest environmental testing hub is on our Locations Page.
Regulatory body expertise
Regulatory body expertise
We work with multiple regulatory bodies including Environment Agency (EA), NIEA, SEPA, NRW, EPA, and Local Authorities to ensure comprehensive compliance coverage. Our established relationships with these agencies help streamline compliance processes and keep you informed of upcoming regulatory changes.
Standards we test to and what we test
We help you navigate the regulatory requirements of:
- Environment Agency (EA)
- Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA)
- Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
- National Resource Wales (NRW)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Local Authorities (LAs)
- Air emissions
- Water
- Land/soil contamination
- Hazardous materials
- Workplace environments
- Noise levels
- Environmental impact factors
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Complex Regulatory Navigation
Risk of Non-Compliance Penalties
Evolving International Directives
Regional Compliance Variations
Why Choose Element

Global Experience
Total Solution Provider
Quality Assured
Local Support
60+years experience
10office network
UKAS accredited
360°service

Frequently asked questions
What is environmental compliance?
It means fulfilling all environmental requirements in legislation and regulations that apply to your operations. This includes conforming to laws, standards, and site permits related to emissions into air, soil, emissions, or water.
Why is environmental compliance important?
Non-compliance can result in operational shutdowns and large fines. It's a legal requirement, not just self-regulation, essential for maintaining operational continuity.

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Air Quality Testing and Monitoring
Element's air quality monitoring services use an array of collection and analysis methods, including EPA method TO-15, to cover all your air quality monitoring needs.

Environmental Impact Assessments Services
Element's Environmental Impact Assessments provide air, noise, and vibration studies to meet planning and regulatory needs. Backed by advanced modeling and independent verification, we deliver accurate results to protect communities, ensure compliance, and streamline your project planning.

Hazardous Materials Testing and Inspection
Element helps you to protect your employees by conducting hazardous materials testing & inspection to manage and safely dispose of any hazardous waste.

Temporary CEMS Emissions Monitoring
Element's temporary CEMS emissions monitoring services provide rapid-response solutions to maintain compliance during system downtime. With MCERTS accreditation, 60+ portable systems, and local expertise across 11 locations, we ensure operational continuity and environmental permit adherence.

Noise Impact Assessment Services
Element's team of experts are members of the IOA and the BOHS and can provide specialist testing, assessment, and modelling services in all areas of environmental and workplace acoustics.

