FEU opposes resumption of environmental inspections during the war

The Federation of Employers of Ukraine (FEU) has spoken out against the initiative to resume state supervision in the environmental sphere, in particular inspections by the State Environmental Inspection (SEI) and state market control measures. The FEU believes that such actions are premature and will create additional administrative and financial pressure on businesses operating in conditions of military aggression.

The Federation’s position is based on Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 303 of March 13, 2022, which suspended scheduled and unscheduled inspections during martial law. Currently, the state already has a mechanism for unscheduled control in cases of real threats to human life, health, or the environment. The FEU considers the restoration of a full-fledged inspection system during this period to be inappropriate.

The Federation also reminds that since July 21, 2025, a decision of the National Security and Defense Council on a moratorium on unjustified business inspections has been in effect, aimed at stimulating economic growth. According to the organization, increasing the number of inspections contradicts this decision and could slow down economic recovery.

The FEU warns of the risks of possible abuse and corruption on the part of control bodies, the vagueness of the regulatory framework during martial law, and also draws attention to the fact that the environmental burden has now decreased due to reduced production.

The Federation emphasizes that during wartime, the state should be a partner to business, helping companies implement environmental standards and advising them, rather than punishing them with fines. The organization’s position was formed following a roundtable discussion with representatives of Ukrainian companies. The FEU calls on the authorities to take a balanced approach to supervision, taking into account the need to preserve jobs and support economic stability.

Earlier, the FEU opposed the increase in current electricity distribution tariffs for enterprises. The tariff increase, approved by the regulator, will entail additional costs for those companies that are still operating in the frontline regions.