What we do
We consult and advise on complex challenges for organisations where environmental and social aspects play a crucial role in project assessment, approvals and management.
Environmental assessment and approvals
Our approvals and project management experts deliver major resources, renewable energy and infrastructure projects in environmentally sensitive areas and complex regulatory landscapes.
We can assist with:
preliminary assessments including constraints analysis, risk assessment, commercial due diligence, approval pathway and other strategic advice
impact assessments including completion and/or external coordination of technical studies and environmental monitoring
primary approvals documentation and applications including Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) and Review of Environmental Factors (REF)
secondary approval documents including environmental management plans and progressive rehabilitation and closure plans (QLD)
project management
Environmental management
Our qualified environmental practitioners identify and manage environmental management requirements at the corporate level and project sites through enhancement of environmental management systems.
We can assist with:
on-the-ground site support
revision and implementation of secondary approvals
maintenance and review of management plans, procedures, and standards
environmental management system (EMS) development and maintenance
supporting reporting obligations including annual reviews and other regulatory reporting
monitoring and inspection services (e.g. water monitoring, biodiversity offset inspections)
erosion and sediment control solutions
regulatory reporting and submission support
event investigations
risk assessments
data visualisation and decision support systems
project supervision and construction management
systems support (e.g. CMO, EnviroSys, INX)
rehabilitation and Life of Mine (LOM) planning
Auditing and compliance
Our certified auditors review regulatory and corporate obligations to provide internal evaluation and external audit reporting to regulators as well as assist clients in achieving compliance and delivering innovative corporate sustainability strategies.
We can assist with:
independent environmental auditing
Transport for NSW Audit Services Panel for Infrastructure Projects
internal and due diligence auditing
progressive rehabilitation and closure plan (PRCP) schedule audits (QLD)
Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) verification and auditing
environmental representative roles (excluding site secondments)
Due diligence and feasibility
Our due diligence and feasibility specialists assess opportunities and risks related to planning, acquisition, divestiture, and financial assurance to strategically navigate complex challenges for our clients.
We can assist with:
site assessment and planning pathway prior to the purchase of land
evaluation of risk associated with acquisitions or divestitures
auditing of host country practices and approval requirements for the financing or refinancing by global banks, exampled by the International Finance Performance Standards and Good Industry Practices
planning approval pathways
scoping of technical studies and project management to support services
facilitation of client risk assessments and risk reviews
benchmarking against relevant or similar proposed and approved projects
identification of likely policy, regulation requirements and sustainability measures impacting project approval
risk assessment to identify, describe and quantify likely impacts
developing cost-effective, practical actions for managing identified risks
describing community sentiment and social impacts
assessing likely cumulative impacts
developing planning approval action plans incorporating scheduling, budgeting and allocation of roles
capital and operational cost estimation
description of appropriate measures for demonstrating efforts to avoid, reduce, mitigate or manage impacts
preparation and presentation of information of information required for business decisions
Engagement and social planning
Our IAP2 certified engagement and social planning specialists engage meaningfully with key stakeholders, manage social impacts and integrate social strategies to enhance the reputation of your project.
We can assist with:
community and stakeholder engagement strategies and plans
internal and external communication strategies and plans
engagement facilitation including workshops, focus groups and online methods
CRM solutions and stakeholder record-keeping
project communications
community benefit sharing plans
social impact assessments
social impact management plans
social needs assessments
social baseline studies
gaps and constraints analysis
workforce development and industry participation plans
accommodation strategies
Spatial services
Our spatial experts use the latest technology and mapping packages to deliver data visualisations and assist clients in the interpretation of complex information to manage risks and support decision making.
Our licensed drone pilots conduct high-resolution LiDAR, topographical, aerial and oblique surveys, supporting a wide range of applications including environmental approvals, vegetation monitoring and 3D modelling.
We combine drone-derived spatial data with Python-based automation and machine learning to improve efficiency, reduce manual processing, and deliver high-quality outputs faster.
We can assist with:
visual impact assessments using drone imagery and 3D modelling
object detection (e.g. solar panels, trees, access tracks) using AI and deep learning methods
subsidence ponding monitoring using vegetation health (NDVI), canopy height and foliage density metrics
change detection and trend analysis
2D figures
data management and analysis
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