URB-C.02.B - Noise and Vibration Regulatory Compliance
Does the company disclose its adherence to local, national and/or international noise and/or vibration regulations and standards?
About the data
The WBA Urban Benchmark measures and ranks the world's most influential companies on their efforts to shape sustainable, inclusive and resilient urban environments, tracking how companies address essential urban needs while respecting planetary boundaries across dimensions including decent work and human rights, environmental and climate impacts, social inclusion, and sustainability leadership. The 2026 edition assessed 300 companies across four key industries shaping urban environments: real estate, construction and engineering, transport, and utilities. Companies were scored on 24 urban-specific indicators plus 18 core social indicators, spanning four measurement areas: sustainable governance, inclusive cities, healthy cities, and climate change and resilient cities. The benchmark is designed to incentivise the private sector to take adequate responsibility for its role in ensuring affordable, safe and inclusive urban environments for all. More information can be found here.
Methodology
Environmental noise has been recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the
second largest environmental health risk in Western Europe after air quality (World Health
Organization, 2011). Prolonged exposure to environmental noise has been shown to have harmful
effects on public health, community wellbeing and overall urban liveability, contributing to sleep
disturbance, impaired cognitive development, mental health problems, tinnitus and even heart
disease (World Health Organization, 2011). The construction and transport sectors contribute heavily
to urban noise levels. By adhering to noise regulations and best practices and adopting noise
reduction technologies, companies can contribute to creating healthier and more sustainable urban
environments.
Research Guidance
Applicability: Construction and transport companies
The company discloses evidence of its adherence to noise and vibration regulations, such as reports, certifications, or statements confirming compliance.
The company should explicitly state the specific local, national, or international noise and/or vibration regulations or standards it follows, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) noise standards, ISO 11204:2010, or European Union directives on environmental noise levels.
Compliance records should be current and relevant to the company's existing operations.
second largest environmental health risk in Western Europe after air quality (World Health
Organization, 2011). Prolonged exposure to environmental noise has been shown to have harmful
effects on public health, community wellbeing and overall urban liveability, contributing to sleep
disturbance, impaired cognitive development, mental health problems, tinnitus and even heart
disease (World Health Organization, 2011). The construction and transport sectors contribute heavily
to urban noise levels. By adhering to noise regulations and best practices and adopting noise
reduction technologies, companies can contribute to creating healthier and more sustainable urban
environments.
Research Guidance
Applicability: Construction and transport companies
The company discloses evidence of its adherence to noise and vibration regulations, such as reports, certifications, or statements confirming compliance.
The company should explicitly state the specific local, national, or international noise and/or vibration regulations or standards it follows, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) noise standards, ISO 11204:2010, or European Union directives on environmental noise levels.
Compliance records should be current and relevant to the company's existing operations.
License
Topics
Framework Mappings
Value Type
Category
Options
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Assessment
Steward Assessed
Report Type
Aggregate Data Report