A critical aspect of project planning and design development is the identification, consideration and management of all environmental constraints and requirements.
Our team can help you meet your compliance obligations, whether during construction or to maintain certification.
Our assessments are comprehensive, with findings presented in a clear and concise manner suited to helping you maintain compliance, reduce risk, and avoid potential infringements.
Environmental Management Plans
Environmental Due Diligence Assessment (EDD)
Review of Environmental Factors
Environmental Impact Assessments
Environmental Cost Estimates
Project compliance auditing
Legislative and regulatory obligations and requirements
Project approval conditions
Environmental monitoring programs
Environmental Management System (EMS) and approvals gap analysis
When is environmental due diligence required?
Environmental due diligence is commonly required before property acquisitions, project approvals, financing, leasing, infrastructure works or changes in land use. It helps identify environmental risks early so they can be managed before they affect project cost, programme or compliance. Cowie Environmental supports due diligence for development, infrastructure, mining, water and renewable energy projects.
What is the difference between environmental due diligence and environmental compliance?
Environmental due diligence identifies risks and obligations before a project, transaction or site activity proceeds. Environmental compliance is the ongoing process of meeting environmental laws, approval conditions, licence requirements and reporting obligations during construction, operation or closure. Cowie Environmental provides both due diligence investigations and compliance support across the project lifecycle.
What happens if a project does not meet environmental compliance requirements?
Failing to meet environmental compliance requirements can result in regulatory action, project delays, penalties, reputational damage, remediation costs or changes to operating conditions. Regular audits, monitoring and proactive environmental management help reduce these risks. Cowie Environmental assists clients with compliance planning, monitoring and reporting to support ongoing environmental obligations.
What environmental risks should be checked before buying a site?
Before buying a site, key environmental risks to check include contamination, flooding, vegetation constraints, protected species habitat, waterway impacts, existing approvals, past land use, compliance history and potential remediation obligations. Cowie Environmental provides due diligence reviews to help clients understand environmental risks before acquisition or development.
How often should environmental compliance be reviewed?
Environmental compliance should be reviewed regularly and whenever there is a change to project conditions, operations, approval requirements, legislation or site activities. Regular reviews help identify gaps before they become regulatory or operational issues. Cowie Environmental supports ongoing compliance reviews, audits and reporting for regulated projects and sites.