Environmental Due Diligence

SOIL AND GROUNDWATER POLLUTION CAN BECOME AN ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH PROBLEM THAT FAR EXCEEDS THE BOUNDARIES OF YOUR SITE. AVOID ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTERS AND THE FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCES WITH A POLLUTION STUDY.

ALIGN Consulting Engineers will carry out technical investigations of groundwater and soil simple. Our range of techniques include:

Monitor groundwater contamination

In-depth characterisation study to determine the extent of pollutants

Groundwater modelling to examine the dispersion of underground contaminants

Sampling of surface waters to determine pollutant levels

Analysis of weather data to anticipate fluctuating temperatures and potential rainfall that can contribute to the release of contaminants

Air and odour measurements

Through our pollution studies, we will provide you with the independent advice your company needs to meet all regulatory requirements. We work with you to develop a successful environmental management programme and a cost-effective plan for site decontamination.

Our expertise in contaminated land studies includes the following fields:

Feasibility study

Remediation study

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS HELP YOUR BUSINESS TO CONTRIBUTE TO LOCAL DEVELOPMENT WHILE MINIMISING THE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT.

Safeguarding our environment We also encourage industries to make environmental management planning an integral part of their regular operations.

We conduct environmental impact assessments and environmental and social impact assessments to determine how your business activities are affecting your local community and on the wider environment. An environmental and social impact assessment shows your commitment to contributing to a positive impact on your local environment and community.

ALIGN Consulting Engineers Assessment against Equator Principles examines and verifies the way your operation addresses the ten principles that are included in the document:

Review and Categorisation of Projects

Social and Environmental Assessment

Applicable Social and Environmental Standards

Action Plan and Management System

Consultation and Disclosure

Grievance Mechanism

Independent Review

Covenants

Independent Monitoring and Reporting

Reporting

The Equator Principles have become the respected industry standard for environmental and social risk management.

To reduce health risks on your site,ALIGN Consulting Engineers provides a human health risk assessment.

Exposure to emissions, residues and chemicals that are side effects of industrial processes can cause health hazards for your employees and visitors to your workplace. To protect your people from health risks of contaminants, our human health risk.

We look at concentration levels and estimated exposure rates. We assess what the impact of that exposure could be on your site workers as well as the local community population. We also examine the potential impact on groundwater resources and local ecosystems.

Our team carrying out a full range of on-site investigations, including:

Soil investigation, sampling and analysis

Waste sampling and analysis (including sediment, sludge, ash and fly ash)

Environmental site assessment

Risk assessments (human health, dispersion and ecotoxicologic risk)

Due diligence audit (phase I and phase II)

Environmental audits and impact assessments

The results of our investigations are used by our experts to create remediation plans for preventing further distribution of the pollutants into the environment.