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EHS Techniques has advised a well-known investment firm with the due diligence audit of the environmental liabilities that such acquisition could generate. The residential projects ranged from land to be built, others already under construction and some already completed and even in operation. Our reports were also used in the financing process of the operation and we also provided the necessary ESG reporting advice.
Project scope
The EDD process focused on:
- Identification of environmental liabilities associated with land use, soil and groundwater quality, and waste management.
- Review of existing permits, licenses, and environmental documentation for each site.
- Evaluation of compliance with national and EU environmental regulations.
- Assessment of risks related to construction activities, energy use, and potential contamination.
- Preparation of a consolidated environmental risk report summarizing findings and recommendations for all assets in the portfolio.
Additionally, the audit included advisory support for ESG reporting, helping the client align with investor sustainability frameworks and financial disclosure obligations.
Methodology
EHS Techniques applied a multi-asset due diligence methodology, combining environmental auditing techniques, field assessments, and regulatory analysis:
- Documentary review and stakeholder coordination
- Collection and review of permits, inspection records, environmental reports, and construction documentation for each property.
- Coordination with developers, local authorities, and consultants involved in design and construction.
- Site inspections and risk identification
- Field visits to operational sites and active construction projects to verify environmental conditions.
- Identification of potential contamination sources, waste storage issues, or compliance deviations.
- Risk evaluation and mitigation planning
- Classification of environmental risks based on probability and severity.
- Definition of preventive and corrective actions tailored to each project stage.
- Integration of results into the investment and financing decision-making process.
Results and benefits
The EDD performed by EHS Techniques enabled the client to:
- Obtain a clear understanding of environmental risks and liabilities across all assets.
- Streamline acquisition and financing procedures, supported by a robust technical report.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and anticipate potential environmental obligations.
- Integrate ESG criteria and sustainability aspects into the investment strategy.
- Strengthen the confidence of financial partners by demonstrating proactive environmental risk management.
Closing statement
Through this project, EHS Techniques demonstrated its capacity to manage large-scale Environmental Due Diligence processes for multi-asset real estate portfolios.
Our approach combines technical accuracy, regulatory expertise, and ESG alignment, providing investment firms with reliable information for responsible decision-making.