Annual Reporting According to the PRTR Law
Background and Legal Framework
The Pollutant Release and Transfer Register Law, 2012, which came into effect in June 2013, mandates industrial facilities in Israel to report annually on:
- Pollutant emissions into the air, water, soil, and marine environment
- Transfers of waste and pollutants off-site, including wastewater
- Resource consumption data, such as energy and water usage
The law specifies 114 different pollutants that must be reported, classified by environmental medium:
- Air
- Water
- Sea
- Soil
Who Is Required to Report?
The reporting obligation applies to operators of facilities performing the activities listed in the Second Schedule of the Environmental Protection Law (2012).
This includes 74 categories of industrial activities with potential environmental impact, such as:
- Petroleum and gas refining
- Chemical and industrial manufacturing facilities
- Waste transfer stations
- Desalination plants
- Animal and fish farming operations
- and many other industrial and agricultural processes
Advantages of Professional PRTR Reporting by A.B.P. Chemical Engineering and Ventilation Ltd.
Why Work with a Qualified Environmental Engineer?
- Technical expertise – engineers familiar with industrial processes and pollutant emission parameters
- Accurate calculation methods – ability to select and justify the most appropriate methodology for each process
- Regulatory understanding – familiarity with Ministry of Environmental Protection requirements and reporting laws
- Professional documentation – preparation of structured and auditable reports for regulatory review
- Avoiding penalties – professional and precise reporting significantly reduces the risk of financial sanctions
Stages of the Annual Reporting Process
- Mapping and Identifying Emission Sources
- Identification of all emission points within the facility
- Characterization of pollutants emitted from each source
- Review of production processes and potential release points
- Calculation of Emissions and Transfers
- Accurate computation of air emissions
- Quantification of pollutants in wastewater and soil
- Use of Ministry-approved best available calculation methods
- Analysis and Comparison to Thresholds
- Comparison of pollutant quantities with PRTR reporting thresholds
- Multi-year trend analysis and identification of reduction opportunities
- Preparation and Submission of the Report
- Data entry into the Ministry of Environmental Protection PRTR online system
- Full documentation of data sources and calculation methodologies
- Ensuring compliance with submission deadlines
Consulting Services by A.B.P. Chemical Engineering and Ventilation Ltd.
Our Environmental Consulting Department provides comprehensive professional support throughout the PRTR reporting process:
- In-depth understanding of your facility’s industrial processes
- Selection of the most appropriate calculation methods
- Professional judgment and validation of emission estimations
- Transparent documentation of all data and methodologies used
- Clear explanations for every calculation and reporting decision
Thorough and professional work ensures accurate reporting, reduces ambiguity with regulators, and minimizes the risk of penalties.
Professional Support Every Step of the Way
The PRTR report is a legal requirement for many industrial facilities in Israel.
By relying on professional engineers from A.B.P. Chemical Engineering and Ventilation Ltd., facilities ensure accurate reporting, legal compliance, and the avoidance of costly enforcement measures.
For more information or to schedule a professional consultation, contact our expert team today.
Additional Information
- Pollutant Release and Transfer Register Law (2012) - Israel Ministry of Environmental Protection
- Search for facilities reporting to the PRTR -
- PRTR explanatory video - Israel Ministry of Environmental Protection
