The Environment Consultant

A blog for those seeking insights, resources, and advice to build their career in environment and sustainability consultancy.

Policy and Regulations

Environmental and Social Management Plan

An Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) provides a structured framework for managing and mitigating the environmental impacts of a project. The ESMP is first developed as a chapter within…
ISO 14001 vs. Operational Environmental Management Plans

“Discover the key differences and synergies between ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and Operational Environmental Management Plans (OEMPs). Learn how organizations in construction, mining, oil & gas, and infrastructure can…
ISO 14001: Framework for Environmental Management

ISO 14001, designed by the International Organization for Standardization, is the international standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). This standard provides a structured framework that enables organizations to identify, manage,…
IFC Performance Standards

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards (PS) are used as a benchmark to set out the expectations for managing environmental and social impacts throughout the lifecycle of projects founded…
History of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments

Photo from the UN Stockholm Declaration where the need for environmental protection was stated. Though now considered a standard component of major development projects, and a cornerstone of responsible decision-making…