NAICS 541620 Environmental Consulting Services

NAICS Code: 541620

Code Title: Environmental Consulting Services

Code Sector: 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

NAICS 541620 Environmental Consulting Services Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations on environmental issues, such as the control of environmental contamination from pollutants, toxic substances, and hazardous materials. These establishments identify problems (e.g., inspect buildings for hazardous materials), measure and evaluate risks, and recommend solutions. They employ a multidisciplined staff of scientists, engineers, and other technicians with expertise in areas, such as air and water quality, asbestos contamination, remediation, and environmental law. Establishments providing sanitation or site remediation consulting services are included in this industry.


Cross References

Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Environmental remediation--are classified in Industry 562910, Remediation Services;
  • Providing environmental engineering services--are classified in Industry 541330, Engineering Services.

Alternate Titles

  • Ecological restoration consulting services
  • Environmental consulting services
  • Environmental reclamation planning services
  • Sanitation consulting services
  • Site remediation consulting services
  • Wetland restoration planning services

NAICS 541620 Crosswalk

Crosswalk between the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities Code Revision 4.0 --

  • ISIC 7490 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.