Environmental consultancy

Question 1

What do environmental consultants do?

Answer 1

• They assess the condition of the Environment including physical function, soil and water, and biota.
• Identify sources of any hazards and how receptors may be affected

Question 2

Give some examples of sensitive receptors of hazards.

Answer 2

• Those with heightened sensitivity including children and the elderly.
• Environments include wetlands, water bodies, rainforests, threatened species and habitats.

Question 3

What sort of clients do environmental consultants work for?

Answer 3

Private
Public sector
NGOs

Question 4

What sort of activities are expected?

Answer 4

Field studies
Building investigation
engineering assessments
Desktop studies
Computer simulations
Critical reviews
Independent assessments
Auditing
Asses plans and inform environmental impact statement

Question 5

What advice can environmental consults give?

Answer 5

Hazard Remediation
Sustainability
Circular economy
Ecosystem services

Question 6

What are sources of income for environmental consultants?

Answer 6

• The largest part comes from anything to with real estate.
• Conducting environmental investigations
• Assessing data
• Expert reporting

Question 7

For projects what must consultants consider?

Answer 7

Law/ permissions
site access, health, safety, and ethics
Environmental standards/ thresholds
Costs
Stakeholders