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Environmental and social impact and monitoring
Solid multidisciplinary team with both national and international experience.
Strong multidisciplinary team with both national and international experience
At EHS Techniques we have a deep technical and regulatory knowledge to offer comprehensive environmental impact, environmental monitoring and social monitoring services, necessary for both new and existing projects. We provide scientific rigor, legal compliance, management efficiency and practical client orientation, adapting to different sectors and regulations.
What does our Environmental and Social Impact and Monitoring service consist of?
Our services range from Environmental Impact Assessments to continuous monitoring of environmental and social indicators throughout the life of the project. Some of the key components are:
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA and associated studies)
We carry out complete studies at national and international level, including landscape integration, impact on protected areas (such as Red Natura 2000), biodiversity (flora and habitats and fauna studies: key species of birds, bats, mammals, herpetofauna, pollinators… ) and archeology, among others. - Environmental monitoring plans
We design and execute environmental monitoring plans, both onshore and offshore (including off-shore projects), to control parameters such as air quality, emissions, discharges, noise, biodiversity, soil and water pollution. - Baseline studies
Before starting a project, we define the previous environmental and social status, in order to compare it with future impacts and ensure effective mitigation models. - Advice on Best Available Techniques (BAT) and Emission Limit Values (ELV)
We provide guidance on applicable regulations, technical criteria, maximum allowable emissions, mitigation strategies, compliance with legal and sustainability standards. - Identification and management of social stakeholders
We analyze and identify stakeholders, their expectations, relations with the community, social risks, possible perceptions, to design communication strategies, participation, social license and socialization of the project. - Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories
We prepare inventories that allow us to measure the impacts of emissions generated by project activities, identifying main sources, trends and reduction opportunities. - Socioeconomic studies and social management
We evaluate the social and economic impacts associated with the project: employment, effects on local communities, displacement, welfare, labor conditions, cultural impacts, etc.; we propose measures to mitigate possible negative impacts and enhance positive ones.
Sectors and context of application
Our technicians work in a wide range of sectors: energy infrastructure, water management, transportation, oil & gas, industrial, private and public. In addition, we have international experience, which allows us to understand the regulatory, environmental and social requirements of each country or region, as well as community expectations.
Benefits of choosing EHS Techniques
- Legal and regulatory compliance with the national and international administrations involved, anticipating environmental and social requirements.
- Effective mitigation of environmental and social impacts, reducing ecological risks, sanctions or conflicts with communities.
- Increased social acceptance and reputation: well-managed stakeholder engagement, transparency, secured social license.
- Continuous improvement: rigorous environmental monitoring, well-defined baselines and benchmarking to enable adjustments to corrective measures.
- More efficient planning of resources, deadlines and costs: a good impact study and proper monitoring reduce delays, unforeseen modifications and non-compliance costs.
Our working method
- Initial diagnosis and feasibility study – collection of previous data, field visits, analysis of applicable regulations, evaluation of environmental and social aspects of the context.
- Preparation of the impact study and baseline – exhaustive characterization of the environment, both environmental and social, identification of key parameters to be monitored, development of ancillary studies.
- Design of the surveillance and follow-up plan with measurable indicators, periodicity, responsibilities, methods and technical monitoring tools.
- Social and stakeholder management – establishing channels of participation, engagement with local communities, conflict resolution mechanisms, regular reporting.
- Continuous monitoring, reporting and improvement – tracking of indicators, generation of environmental and social reports, internal or external audits, adaptation of the plan if impacts differ from expectations.
If your project requires a serious, technical and socially responsible approach to ensure minimal impact, rigorous monitoring and community acceptance, contact us. At EHS Techniques, we offer the experience, technical clarity and operational capability to move your project forward without environmental or social surprises.
Environmental and social impact and monitoring – Frequently asked questions
Environmental and social monitoring is a crucial process for environmental management and protection, especially in the industrial context. It consists of systematically gathering, analyzing and evaluating information related to the state of the environment and the impacts of human activities on it.
This process is vital to identify environmental changes or trends, evaluate the effectiveness of the industry’s environmental and social policies and practices, and ensure compliance with legal regulations.
In summary, we understand environmental and social monitoring as the control of those indicators (environmental and social) that make it possible to verify the correct execution of a given project from an environmental protection approach (in a broad sense).
We carry out a detailed study of the project and a detailed analysis of the consolidated versions of the applicable regulations.
After this, a bibliographic search is carried out to identify the points of interest to be searched for during the subsequent field visit.
After the field visit, a description of the environment is drawn up and the impacts are identified by means of a matrix that cross-references the different elements likely to be impacted with the project actions capable of causing them.
To assess the impacts, a methodology is used to obtain a numerical value for each impact, which gives us an idea of the most relevant impacts, but the results must be qualified with the appropriate considerations, and especially with the intrinsic value of the affected factor.
The indicators depend on the type of project and its location, but in general we can cite:
- Carbon footprint
- Water footprint
- Pollutant emissions
- Use of natural resources
- Waste generation
- Biodiversity
- Energy efficiency
- Soil and water pollution
- Working conditions
- Access to basic services
- Social inequality
- Gender equity
- Effects on local culture
Preventing negative impacts on communities and ecosystems depends on anticipation, responsible planning, integration of sustainability best practices, and a real commitment to people and the environment.
It is of vital importance to establish a solid and lasting collaboration between local stakeholders, environmental experts and competent authorities.
This strategic alliance is essential to ensure a more just, ecologically sustainable and socially balanced future.
Monitoring offers a wide range of benefits, several of which have already been mentioned above. Some of the most prominent are:
- Damage prevention and correction
- Risk reduction
- Ensures regulatory compliance
- Improved transparency
- Improved management of natural resources
- Process optimization
- Improve reputation
- Ensures long-term sustainability
- Access to green financing
- Access to tax incentives and subsidies
- Encourages continuous improvement
- Generates knowledge
The implementation of environmental and social surveillance and monitoring programs provides a solid basis for informed decision-making, improves transparency, reduces risks and promotes sustainability.
It also enables organizations and communities to adapt quickly to change, minimizing negative impacts and maximizing benefits for the environment and society.
The implementation of these programs is not only essential for regulatory compliance, but also builds trust, drives community engagement and facilitates innovation towards a more sustainable future.
