Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Assesses the environmental and socio-economic consequences of a project, positive and negative, so decision-makers can weigh them before a permit is granted.
Service 03
Integrated Environmental Solutions
Studies, measurements and waste plans that let a project move ahead and a facility stay compliant.
Overview
Studies, measurements and waste plans that let a project move ahead and a facility stay compliant.
Five practices under one service, so the findings of one feed directly into the next: impact studies before a project, economic analysis of environmental policy, measurement of operating conditions, and waste plans built on the waste hierarchy.
01Environmental Studies
On-site studies show how human activity will affect the environment before a site is developed or bought, and how the built and natural environment interact. We deliver anything from a single technical section to full management of the study and the planning process, for projects of any size.
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
Brings environmental, socio-economic and sustainability factors into policies, plans and programmes.
Topics a study covers
- Efficient water use
- Clean, efficient energy
- Built-environment layout
- Land conservation
- Biodiversity, habitats and species
- Climate change
- Green technology
- Green transport
- Recycling and waste reduction
- Microclimate
Studies we prepare
- EIA and ESIA studies
- Environmental risk assessment, quantitative and qualitative
- Environmental management systems
- Environmental economics and accounting studies
- Due diligence and environmental auditing
- Environmental conformity studies for industrial, tourism and other activities
03Environmental Economic Studies
The economics of environmental policy, covering climate change, air and water quality and other environment, health and safety issues, with a focus on energy and climate policy. We support environmental strategy and compliance with economic models, and evaluate the economic impact of government policies and infrastructure investment, for public bodies, companies and trade associations.
Industries covered
- Electricity
- Oil, natural gas and refining
- Petrochemicals and chemicals
- Coal
- Cement, lime, glass and ceramics
- Pulp and paper
- Iron, steel and aluminium
- Plastics
- Cars, trucks, airlines and shipping
- Forestry
- Construction and outdoor equipment
Outputs
- Reports
- White papers
- Presentations
- Briefing material for authorities, boards and associations
04Measurements & Monitoring
Testing finds the worst-case conditions that need improvement to meet international standards, so that daily operations and projects stay environmentally responsible. For the industrial, service, private and public sectors, with analysis through approved laboratories.
- Particulates: TSP, PM10, PM7, PM5, PM2.5, PM1
- Noise intensity, noise dose and octave-band survey
- Workplace pollutants and gases
- Vibration and heat stress
- Industrial stack emissions and particulates
- Continuous ambient air monitoring
- Illumination intensity
- Exhaust emissions
- Earthing resistance
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
- Thermal mapping
05Waste Management
Consultancy for the waste and recycling sector, advising waste producers, waste management companies, regulators and investors, for every type of waste.
The waste hierarchy we work by
- Prevention
- Minimisation
- Reuse
- Recycling
- Energy recovery
- Disposal
Waste types
- Municipal
- Household
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Hazardous
- Agricultural
- Mining
Sectors we serve with this
Common questions
When does a project need an impact assessment?
Usually before a new site is developed or bought, and before an expansion or a change in activity. Screening confirms which study applies before fieldwork starts.
What is the difference between an EIA and an SEA?
An EIA looks at a specific project. An SEA looks earlier, at a policy, plan or programme.
Who carries out the laboratory analysis?
Approved laboratories. We plan and supervise the sampling and interpret the results against the limits that apply to you.
Scope follows the activities listed in Sontrova's commercial register. Work that requires a licence or approval is carried out once the relevant licence is in place.
Related services
Often combined with
Get in touch
Let’s talk about your next project.
Tell us about your facility and what you need to achieve. We reply with the next steps and what we need from you to get started.
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02Environmental & Social Studies
An ESIA combines the economic evaluation of a project with its environmental consequences. Assessments are kept impartial and free of conflicts of interest.
Typical projects