Environmental Impairment Liability
What we do...
At Naturesave, we understand that the construction phase for a renewable energy project is hugely complicated but we have the right kind of insurance cover to give you peace of mind. Our Environmental Impairment Liability insurance is a comprehensive policy covering the construction phase of your project against damage and/or pollution to the area of construction and the disruption of local sensitive ecosystems.
Environmental Impairment Liability provides broad coverage for losses arising from sudden pollution or gradual seepage released from the insured location as a key component for anyone looking to insure construction of a community renewable energy system above and beyond standard public liability cover.
Cover offered:
- Contractors’ Pollution Liability
- Contaminated Land Liability Insurance
- Operational Pollution Insurance
- Damage to Eco-systems
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Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) insurance can form part of a contractual obligation in the construction phase or as part of a tenancy agreement for a renewable energy project during the operational phase.
- EIL provides cover for potential claims from regulatory bodies and third parties.
- EIL cover includes liabilities arising from the implementation of the EU Environmental Liability Directive.
- EIL cover includes cover for onsite clean-up costs as required by Environmental Law.
- EIL cover includes third party and regulatory claims from contractors pollution risks from the contractors work either disturbing pre-existing contamination or from their own source.
Our proposal forms for this cover are listed below:
- Environmental Impairment Liability – Contractors Pollution Cover Proposal Form
- Environmental Impairment Liability – Operational Pollution Cover Proposal Form
Awards and Accreditations
Ethical Consumer
Naturesave has been given the top ethical score by Ethical Consumer, and they have also awarded us Best Buy status.
Ethical Consumer is an independent, not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder co-operative founded in 1989. Their primary goal is to make businesses more sustainable through consumer pressure. Their mission includes the following:
- Help consumers to challenge corporate power by using their economic vote every time they go shopping.
- They have a fully transparent ranking system with all data available to subscribers.
Good with Money
We are in the top four ethical and eco-friendly UK home insurers in Good With Money, one of the UK's top directories for ethical consumers who want to "become Good with money while doing good with money".
The Good Shopping Guide
We are also highly rated by The Good Shopping Guide (GSG) achieving a perfect score of 100 out of 100. GSG wants to "encourage more companies in the insurance sector to follow Naturesave's example and adopt more ethical policies and practices."
Queen's Award
Naturesave is the only insurer to win a Queen's Award for Sustainable Development.
Why Choose Naturesave?
Ethical Insurance
- Sustainable and ethical approach to insurance
- Policy fees support The Naturesave Trust environmental funding
- Committed to sustainability and environmental protection
- Transparent policies and honest claims handling
Comprehensive Coverage
- Specialist coverage for renewable energy systems
- Material damage protection including storm, fire, and theft
- Business interruption coverage for lost revenue
- All systems covered: Solar panels, Heat pumps, Biomass boilers, and Micro-hydro systems
Award-Winning Service
- Top ethical score by Ethical Consumer
- Winner of Queen's Award for Sustainable Development
- Perfect score from The Good Shopping Guide
- Dedicated customer support from expert advisors
Get in touch...
If you are unsure about the level of cover required or have a specialised renewable energy insurance requirement,
please do not hesitate to call us directly on 01803 869779 or email us via our contact page for help and a quotation.
We always prefer to speak to people.
