Case Studies
Impact and risk assessments
We help to identify and manage the environmental and social impacts from proposed infrastructure and developments to ensure they are environmentally sound and sustainable. By addressing these impacts early, we can help to avoid costly delays and achieve positive planning outcomes.
Our dedicated team of specialists can assess a diverse range of issues relating to biodiversity, noise, social-economics and communities, health, land contamination, waste, air quality and water, and when necessary, provide expert witness and Public Inquiry support.
In addition, we provide assessments in situations where harm to human health or damage to the environment could occur, helping to manage the impact of harmful sources and incidents (e.g. chemicals spills or release of genetically modified organisms) on ecosystems and local communities.
Environmental & social due diligence and transaction services
Whether you are preparing due diligence for an acquisition, refinancing, capital investment, building project, public-private partnership, or privatisation, we can offer services to identify, assess and manage environmental and social risks, liabilities and opportunities.
The team comprises internationally experienced advisors, including those registered as Environmental Auditors & Principal Auditors by the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA). We offer a range of integrated Environmental, H&S and Social Due Diligence services for transactions including disposals, mergers & acquisitions, debt-financed, securitisations, IPOs, MBIs/MBOs and Lenders Technical Advisory support on PFI/PPP. Our work addresses both legal compliance and international best practice making reference to applicable guidelines and standards.
Corporate governance
We work closely with our clients to help integrate and improve their governance to manage, measure and report their impacts on society and the environment.
Our team can also develop bespoke performance and assurance measures encompassing health and safety and environmental management systems, where we can assist from initial environmental review, system implementation to ISO:14001 or EMAS registration. Our work also involves stakeholder engagement such as employee training programmes to embed new practices into organisational culture as well as supply chain assessments.
Resource management
Using resources more efficiently can bring many benefits from cost savings, improved market competitiveness and demonstrating improved environmental management to stakeholders.
Our specialists work with architects, developers, utilities and corporate organisations to help minimise waste and costs involved in using raw materials, energy and water in any building types from offices, hotels, factories to shopping centres. We provide a range of tools and advice to inform our clients on their current usage levels, identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to improve efficiencies.