Speaker: Dr S Venkatesh, Legal Expert – EHS Compliance, Aparajitha.

Dr. S. Venkatesh is a multidisciplinary professional with over 23 years of global experience across academia, industry, research, and law. A former practising advocate with expertise in statutory compliance, intellectual property, techno-legal and standards. An environmentalist and legal strategist with both litigation and advisory experience, he has been recognised as a Fellow and an award-winning educator. He brings a rare combination of scientific rigour, industry insight, and legal acumen to every engagement.

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Topic: “PCB Categorisation Demystified: Compliance, Consent, and Environmental Obligations”.

EHS compliance in the context of PCB industry categorisation extends beyond obtaining approvals, requiring organisations to understand how their operations are classified under environmental laws and how these classifications impact ongoing compliance responsibilities. With increasing regulatory scrutiny by Pollution Control Boards, industries must ensure accurate categorisation and alignment with evolving environmental expectations.

This webinar provides practical insights into Red, Orange, Green, White, and Blue categories, along with their impact on Consent to Establish (CTE), Consent to Operate (CTO), inspections, renewals, and environmental obligations. It also highlights common categorisation mistakes, compliance risks, documentation requirements, and recent regulatory trends, helping organisations strengthen compliance readiness and minimise operational and legal risks.

Key Pointers:

• Understand the significance of PCB industry categorisation under environmental laws
• Learn the difference between Red, Orange, Green, White, and Blue categories
• Identify how categorisation impacts Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO)
• Understand the compliance obligations linked to each category
• Gain clarity on categorisation criteria and pollution index concepts
• Learn common mistakes industries make in selecting categories
• Understand the legal and operational risks of incorrect categorisation
• Explore the role of categorisation in inspections, renewals, and expansions
• Get practical insights into EHS documentation and regulatory expectations
• Learn how categorisation affects environmental approvals and timelines
• Gain practical compliance strategies to minimise regulatory risks
• Understand recent regulatory trends and enforcement approaches by Pollution Control Boards
• Interactive Q&A session.

Who Should Attend?

• Industry leaders
• CXOs (CEO, COO, CFO)
• Business Heads / Unit Heads
• Plant Heads / Factory Heads
• Environmental Health and Safety managers
• Sustainability / ESG Leaders
• Environment Managers / Officers
• HSE Officers
• Operation and maintenance heads
• Factory managers and site supervisors
• Engineering, safety and utility teams
• Wind, solar, hybrid and renewable energy project managers
• Original Equipment Manufacturers, component manufacturers and Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contractors
• Electrical installation contractors and CEIG coordination teams
• Environmental consultants & pollution control professionals
• Quality, audit & risk management teams
• Waste management professionals (Hazardous and non-hazardous)
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment teams, emergency response & safety audit teams
• Facility managers across energy parks & substations
• Any professional involved in EHS, statutory compliance, or operational safety in any sector
• Urban Local Body Officials
• Waste Management Authorities
• Institutional Administrators (Hospitals, Universities, Large Campuses).

Secure your spot for an insightful session on PCB Industry Categorisation & environmental compliance, where industry experts will share actionable insights on how categorisation impacts consents, compliance obligations, regulatory approvals, inspections, and ongoing environmental responsibilities beyond basic compliance.