Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) and Approvals

ESL has provided high quality environmental and social impact assessment and management services for over two decades. We provide specialist environmental and social management and assessment services to a range of sectors, including mining, hydropower, thermal power, infrastructure, and urban development. We are well-versed in the safeguard standards and operational policies of development banks such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. We take a multidisciplinary approach that prioritizes the clear identification of relevant issues, rigorous assessment of social and environmental factors, and the development of effective mitigation and enhancement measures. This enables us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients, governments, and communities. Our expertise in conducting comprehensive and integrated environmental and social impact assessments is nationally recognized. Our EIA and Approvals teams are supported by specialists in key areas, including social impacts, cultural heritage, ecology and biodiversity, surface and groundwater, as well as noise, hazards, and risks.