A Guide to the Environmental Register for Facilities in Saudi Arabia
The environmental register is one of the most important environmental-compliance requirements for facilities in Saudi Arabia. It is the official record proving that a facility meets environmental requirements and documenting its environmental impact and the measures taken to reduce it.
What is the environmental register?
The environmental register is a formal file that gathers a facility’s data, activity, emission and waste sources, and the procedures used to manage its environmental impact. Regulators use it to monitor a facility’s compliance on a recurring basis.
Who needs one?
Requirements vary by activity type, size, and environmental impact, but generally the following need a register:
- Factories and industrial facilities across all categories.
- Maintenance workshops and vehicle repair centers.
- Health and veterinary facilities.
- Fuel stations, warehouses, and commercial establishments with an environmental impact.
Documents typically required
- The facility’s commercial registration and municipal license.
- Details of the activity, location, and production capacity.
- Data on emission and waste sources and disposal methods.
- Previous environmental studies, if any.
How we help
Sustainable Resources Environmental Consulting prepares, updates, and fully manages your facility’s environmental register — from collecting the data to submitting it to the competent authorities and keeping it current. Contact us to learn the requirements specific to your activity.