Environmental Consulting

 WASTEWATER AND STORMWATER

  • Our company offers wastewater and stormwater management services, including a comprehensive range of solutions to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and promote sustainability. Our services include:

    1. Spill Prevention and Counter Measures (SPCC) Plans: We develop SPCC plans that outline strategies and measures to prevent, control, and mitigate spills of oil and hazardous substances, helping clients minimize environmental risks and meet regulatory requirements.

    2. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs): Our team creates SWPPPs to manage stormwater runoff and reduce pollutant discharges. We assess site-specific risks, implement best management practices (BMPs), and provide guidance for proper stormwater management.

    3. SWPPP Inspections: We conduct thorough inspections of stormwater management systems to ensure compliance with SWPPPs and regulatory standards. Our inspections help identify and address any deficiencies, ensuring effective pollution prevention measures are in place.

    4. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permitting: We assist clients in obtaining and maintaining NPDES permits, which authorize the discharge of pollutants into surface waters. Our team navigates the permitting process, prepares necessary documentation, and ensures compliance with permit requirements.

    5. Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs): We provide support in generating accurate and timely DMRs, which report data on wastewater and stormwater discharges. Our expertise ensures clients fulfill reporting obligations and maintain transparency with regulatory agencies.

    6. Sustainability Reports: We help clients prepare comprehensive sustainability reports that document their environmental performance, water management practices, waste reduction efforts, and other sustainability initiatives. These reports enhance transparency, support stakeholder engagement, and showcase commitment to sustainable practices.

    7. Assessments and Evaluations: Our team conducts assessments and evaluations to ensure compliance with municipal, state, and federal requirements related to wastewater and stormwater management. We assess existing infrastructure, identify compliance gaps, and provide recommendations for improvement, helping clients maintain regulatory compliance.

    By offering these services, we enable organizations to effectively manage wastewater and stormwater, minimize environmental impacts, and demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and responsible water management practices.

 
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ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Implementation and Training

We assist organizations in meeting the requirements of ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001. We will provide resources to help you create a program, conduct an audit gap analysis, develop procedures and records, train your auditors, and support during external audits.

  • Site walk and kickoff meeting with ISO team

  • ISO Gap Analysis

  • Documentation package development, including procedures and records

  • Internal Auditor Training

  • Internal audit support

  • Preparation for External Audit

  • Support during External Audit

Cost of ISO Certification

Costs come in several forms: the cost of program implementation, the cost of the certification audit with an approved registrar, and ongoing certificate maintenance. Once we know more about your program we can provide a total estimated cost.

Timeline of Certification

Certification can take between 4 months for small programs up to a year or more for large implementations.

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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Services

We offer Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) services, providing a range of offerings to help organizations assess, improve, and communicate your sustainability and responsible business practices.

  1. ESG Strategy and Consulting: Assist organizations in developing an ESG strategy aligned with their values, goals, and stakeholder expectations. This may involve conducting ESG assessments, identifying material issues, and providing guidance on setting targets and defining metrics.

  2. ESG Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify and evaluate environmental and social risks and their potential impacts on the organization's reputation, operations, and financial performance. Provide recommendations for risk mitigation strategies and integration of risk management practices.

  3. ESG Reporting and Disclosure: Support organizations in preparing ESG reports and disclosures, ensuring compliance with relevant frameworks and standards such as Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), or Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Help communicate ESG performance effectively to stakeholders.

  4. ESG Performance Measurement and Benchmarking: Develop metrics and indicators to measure and track ESG performance over time. Compare and benchmark performance against industry peers and best practices to identify areas for improvement and set realistic goals.

  5. ESG Integration in Investment and Asset Management: Collaborate with asset managers, investors, and financial institutions to incorporate ESG factors into investment decision-making processes. Provide ESG research, analysis, and portfolio screening to help clients align their investments with sustainability goals.

  6. ESG Due Diligence and Compliance: Conduct ESG due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and supply chain assessments to identify potential risks and opportunities. Ensure compliance with ESG regulations and industry standards.

  7. Stakeholder Engagement and Materiality Assessments: Facilitate stakeholder engagement processes to identify key ESG issues and concerns. Conduct materiality assessments to prioritize sustainability topics based on their significance to stakeholders and the organization's operations.

  8. ESG Training and Education: Develop and deliver training programs to build ESG knowledge and capabilities within organizations. This includes educating employees, executives, and board members on ESG principles, practices, and implementation strategies.

  9. Impact Measurement and Reporting: Assist organizations in measuring and reporting their social and environmental impact, including methodologies for calculating social return on investment (SROI) or environmental impact assessments. Help organizations communicate their positive contributions to society.

  10. ESG Assurance and Verification: Provide independent assurance and verification services to validate the accuracy and reliability of ESG data and disclosures. This can enhance transparency, credibility, and trust in the organization's sustainability performance.