WSP Climate Change and Sustainability SOQ

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT

It is increasingly important for clients to better under stand, 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 compli ance services that meet these objectives while balancing sustainabil ity outcomes with economic growth and social value. Our Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Plan ning 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, in cluding the strategic advisory, investment, procurement, due diligence, planning, construction, and monitoring phases. In each case, we work to deliver positive outcomes for all stakeholders.

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