The validation of the Environmental Risk Analysis and Evaluation Report states the compliance of the informing organisation with the requirements included in Standard UNE 150008:2000 "Environmental Risk Analysis and Evaluation", for producing the environmental risk report.

This report analyses all the environmental risks inherent in the company's normal activities and in accidents, and establishes the most relevant risk scenarios which, finally, are quantified so that correctional measures may be prioritised.

The benefits for companies in validating their environmental risk analysis and evaluation are:

• they can demonstrate to users of the report the truth of the data it contains and compliance with the requirements of the standard UNE 150008;
• the validated report may permit discounts in insurance premiums for civil responsibility due to damage caused by pollution;
• the report validation serves to inform shareholders of the company's environmental position;
• it is a tool in the hands of possible buyers or financial organisations to establish whether there are hidden environmental risks.