Johnson Controls and Confo-China, two US enterprises operating in China, were caught up in large environmental pollution events in 2011. Both enterprises were ordered by government agencies to suspend production, again drawing attention to the issue of environmental compliance by foreign enterprises.
Managing Partner
V&T Law Firm
PRC environmental laws are continuously being improved. Accordingly foreign enterprises, particularly heavy polluters, need to pay particular attention to these laws in their production and operations. So that such enterprises can better understand the regulations, this column – the first of two parts – offers a brief introduction to the PRC’s environmental legal systems.
Impact assessment
The system of prior environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for construction projects is common internationally. Where construction could have a major impact on the environment, the preparation of EIA documents before construction is required, assessing the pollution that will be generated and the impact on the environment. Construction may not commence until the EIA documents have been approved.
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Wang Jihong is the managing partner at V&T Law Firm. She practises in the field of infrastructure development
Shi Jie is a partner at V&T Law Firm
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