Environmental Services

Challenge

在金属、能源和基础设施ors, stakeholders are becoming more ecologically aware. Communities and governments are demanding higher environmental standards. Global expansion of the extractive and energy sectors, coupled with the consolidation of ownership and assets, has made development projects more visible. This has triggered growing interest, demands, and assertiveness by host governments, communities, investors, and civil society organizations, especially when the environment is at risk.

When development comes to their door, local communities and Aboriginal and indigenous people increasingly expect industry to engage in meaningful dialogue, and for the planning process to be open, inclusive, and participatory.

Changes to the climate are already visible, and the world is recognizing the urgency of curbing emissions to avoid the dangerous effects of climate change. Sustained and universal efforts in all sectors of the economy must be made to slow down and ultimately stop climate change before irreversible damage is done.

Capabilities

Environmental permitting and regulatory compliance

Failure to develop an environmental regulatory strategy can cause costly project delays. Preparing an effective permitting strategy involves knowing both the relevant regulations and technical aspects of a project. We're experienced and knowledgeable with respect to permitting and regulatory compliance in many jurisdictions, and have consistently shown our ability to meet your regulatory and stakeholder expectations.

Environmental and social-impact assessment and management

Many projects, particularly in heavy-industry sectors, are subject to environmental and social-impact assessments and management processes. Requirements vary across jurisdictions and projects, but are based on a common framework. We provide an assessment-and-management approach that integrates environmental, community, and social matters, giving you the ability to cost-effectively manage issues throughout project development.

Sustainable strategies and programs

Profitable and innovative solutions are often found if sustainable-development principles and strategies are integrated early in a project’s life cycle and then carried throughout its phases. Linking sustainability objectives to development outcomes supports strategic decision-making, especially for long-term projects that face regulatory uncertainty.

Climate change

If we're going to mitigate the most severe climate-change impacts, we'll need immediate and sustained actions to drive down greenhouse gas emissions and keep them below a critical threshold. It will require transformative change across all sectors of the economy, using innovative technologies and binding commitments at an international level. Simultaneously, programs that enhance climate resilience, especially in vulnerable regions, are essential for adapting to a changing climate.

United Nations Global Compact Report

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Community Engagement and Social Performance

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Blogs

Have a listen - Social impacts of extractive projects

Dr. Fiona Martin

Dr. Fiona Martin, Hatch’s Director of Community Engagement – Australia and Asia, was recently a guest on Sheila Khama’s Extractives Podcast where she discussed the social impacts of extractive projects.

World Town Planning Day: Celebrating Professional Planners and Recognizing the Importance of Placemaking

Carling MacDonald

“First we shape the cities – then they shape us.” – Jan Gehl, Architect, Urban Design Consultant, and author of Public Spaces, Public Life (1996) On November 8, we celebrate World Town Planning Day. Over the last decade, the themes and objectives of modern Planning have seen a significant shift. Read on to learn about Planning trends and how Hatch has recognized the need for green solutions.

In the fight against climate change, women bring unique understanding and critical leadership traits

Kathleen Vukovics

Studies show that women have a generational worldview; that is, a natural ability to see society and various intergenerational aspects in motion, allowing them to think more about horizons that span further than their own generation. But what does a generational worldview entail? And how is it relevant in reducing our carbon footprint and combating climate change?

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