Minimising negative environmental, social, and economic impact, and maximising positive outcomes is high on the agenda of many organisations.
Cowie Environmental can help your organisation set and meet environmental goals and develop green policies whether that be with a view to Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) Verification, or to help you create and meet sustainability targets.
IS Assessment
ISC Verification
Sustainability goal setting and frameworks
Meeting sustainability targets
What is a sustainability management plan?
A sustainability management plan sets out how a project or organisation will manage, measure and report its environmental, social and governance commitments. It usually includes sustainability objectives, targets, responsibilities, actions, monitoring requirements and reporting processes. Cowie Environmental prepares sustainability management plans for projects that need clear, practical and measurable sustainability outcomes.
When does a project need a sustainability strategy?
A project may need a sustainability strategy when it has approval conditions, client requirements, ESG targets, infrastructure sustainability obligations, funding requirements or stakeholder expectations around environmental and social performance. The strategy helps define what sustainability means for the project and how it will be delivered. Cowie Environmental develops sustainability strategies for infrastructure, resources, renewables, water, construction and development projects.
How do you measure sustainability performance on a project?
Sustainability performance is measured through defined targets, indicators, data collection, monitoring and reporting. Common measures include energy use, emissions, water use, waste diversion, material selection, biodiversity outcomes, procurement, compliance and social value. Cowie Environmental helps project teams establish sustainability metrics and reporting processes that demonstrate progress against project commitments.
What is the difference between ESG and sustainability?
Sustainability is the broader approach to reducing environmental impact and creating long-term social, economic and environmental value. ESG refers to the environmental, social and governance criteria often used to assess and report organisational or project performance. Cowie Environmental supports clients with sustainability management, ESG-aligned reporting, strategy development and implementation.
How can sustainability be managed during construction?
Sustainability during construction is managed by setting clear targets, assigning responsibilities, tracking site performance and reporting on outcomes such as waste, water, emissions, materials, procurement and environmental compliance. This helps project teams move sustainability from a policy position into practical site delivery. Cowie Environmental supports construction projects with sustainability planning, monitoring, reporting and implementation.