Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and Planning
It is increasingly important for clients to better understand, manage and mitigate their impact on the natural environment (air, water, soil, biodiversity) and to minimize their exposure to climate-related risks. With the climate crisis we are all facing, there is increased public awareness, climate regulations, corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets and pressure from investors to apply ESG criteria in decision-making and project delivery.
We help navigate these complexities by providing comprehensive environmental planning, assessment, management and compliance services that meet these objectives while balancing sustainability outcomes with economic growth and social value.
Our Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Planning teams specialize in the process of securing approvals, permitting, licensing, and planning support. We work with organizations focused on investing, developing, or expanding existing assets, seeking on-going maintenance for their operations and infrastructure, or the closure of their facilities. We are involved in the full lifecycle delivery of projects, including the strategic advisory, investment, procurement, due diligence, planning, construction, and monitoring phases. In each case, we work to deliver positive outcomes for all stakeholders.
Keeping Up With a Changing Environment
From climate change considerations to integrated assessments – combining environmental and social dimensions – our experts have insights on the latest developments in the field. Ever – evolving technologies and approaches, including digital ESIA, virtual stakeholder consultation and augmented reality this provides our clients and stakeholders with a concrete and realistic understanding of their project’s impact.
Community Focused
Each location and community for which the project serves is unique so we understand the importance and have experience in Indigenous and stakeholder engagement, public consultation, and strategic planning. We help clients position and optimize their projects by helping them to effectively collaborate with Indigenous communities and stakeholders on project design, implementation and monitoring to minimize adverse projects impacts and maximize project benefits; and engage with communities to identify mechanisms to maximize a project’s shared value and contribution to the communities sustainable development.