Quality of ambient air
Air is the basis of life, and human health depends on the quality of air. The objective of the Environmental Board in the field of ambient air is to maintain and improve the quality of ambient air. We focus on a person, whose well-being and health could be affected by air pollution, and on the protection of the natural environment.
Read moreAir pollution permit and annual report
An important part of the activities of the Environmental Board is related to issuing air pollution permits, the purpose of which is to prevent the harmful effects of pollutants on people, their well-being and the natural environment. The air pollution permit determines the pollutants and the quantities that a company is allowed to emit into the ambient air.
Read moreRegistrations
The activity of such an operator of a stationary emission source (mainly the usage of a boiler, dry-cleaning, the activity of a filling station), who is not required to hold an environmental permit but whose activity corresponds to the established threshold capacity, is registered in the Environmental Board.
Read moreGreenhouse gases
The main cause of global climate change is considered to be an increase in emission of greenhouse gases from human activities. If emission of greenhouse gases is not reduced, this will have a number of negative consequences for the environment, human health and the economy. The goal of the Environmental Board in the field of climate is to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases, generated by people, in industry and transport. The EU greenhouse gas emission trading systems - ETS1 and ETS2 - helps to achieve the emission reduction target. The purpose of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (SPIM/CBAM) is to reduce the risk of carbon leakage to third countries, known as carbon leakage. SPIM aims to reduce the carbon footprint of certain goods both within the EU and in third countries. The competent authority for the implementation of the trading systems is the Environmental Board in Estonia.
Read morePermit for use of finishing products
A permit for use of finishing products (hereinafter chemical permit) is required for the exceptional marketing and use of paints, varnishes and refinishing products for vehicles containing volatile organic compounds.
Read moreSmell, noise
Quality of ambient air does not depend only on emissions of chemical pollutants from industry, energy and other human activities, but it also includes, for example, limiting noise and odour levels.
Read moreLast updated: 15.10.2026
