Our strategy for E&S has been to blend our teams track record of delivery with contractors, consultants and clients. Using our first-hand knowledge of the challenges our clients face, we are able to provide innovative, pragmatic and first-time right solutions in our delivery. This has driven our reputation and rapid growth within a complex industry.
Environmental Planning and Management form an integral component of every stage of the project life-cycle. From early project business-case to operational management our team offers a collaborative approach.
With a focus on intelligent solutions, coupled with regulatory compliance we pride ourselves in our Environmental Planning and Management delivery across some of Australia’s most complex and iconic projects.
Our Sustainability practice offers cutting-edge and cost-saving solutions to best suit your business. From corporate sustainability to major project delivery, our team has developed sustainability strategies at a federal level, through to some of the highest project sustainability ratings awarded in Australia.
Capabilities
ARCH Artifex's combined leadership, knowledge and experience provides industry leading insights and best-in-class practices across all services. The team is led by highly skilled and experienced directors and principles who are actively involved in project delivery.
Our team is made up of exceptionally capable specialists from diverse project backgrounds in Major Rail, Road, Power, Defence, Health and Information & Communication Technology projects.
We listen, we understand and we deliver results.
Approvals, Licences & Auditing
We ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence through comprehensive environmental approvals, licensing strategies, and rigorous auditing processes.
We offer
- Environmental Approvals assurance for Critical State Significant Infrastructure (CSSI) and State Significant Development (SSD)
- Environmental Approvals management and coordination during project design and delivery
- Environmental Licensing and management such as Environmental Protection Licenses (EPL)
- Pre-construction approvals pathways and management during early design and project planning
- External / Lead Environmental Management System Auditors - ISO 14001
Environmental Management Systems
We specialise in the establishment and management of robust Environmental Management Systems, ensuring environmental compliance and sustainability throughout all project phases.
We offer
- Build and develop Environmental Management Systems (EMS) in accordance with ISO 14001
- Develop Construction and Operational Environmental Management Plans and associated sub plans
- Manage the implementation of Environmental Management Systems through tender, early stage design, construction, commissioning and handover and operations
- Site Construction Environmental Management, inspections and compliance
Environmental Assessments & Planning
We provide expert environmental assessment and planning services to guide projects through the necessary approval processes with comprehensive technical support and rigorous review.
We offer
- Technical support services in the development of environmental assessments during planning approval stages
- Development of technical reports to support Environmental Impact Statement’s (EIS)
- Detailed design and Construction related environmental assessments
- Technical and peer review of environmental assessments and approvals
Ecology Services
Providing comprehensive ecology services to assess, manage, and protect biodiversity throughout all project stages.
We offer
- Pre survey planning and desktop surveys
- Post survey reporting, spatial analysis, data management and analysis
- Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM)
- Habitat and biodiversity constraints assessment
- Flora and fauna survey including threatened species surveys, plant and community type identification and mapping
- Biodiversity development assessment reporting and technical report writing for environmental affects statements
- Preparation and implementation of vegetation threatened species and fauna and pest management plans
Sustainability Rating Schemes
Advancing sustainable infrastructure with specialized rating schemes and expert management for optimal environmental performance.
We offer
- Develop, support and/or entirely manage Infrastructure Sustainability Council Design and As Built Ratings, specialising in v1.2 and v2.1
- Provision of Independent Sustainability Professionals (ISP) and Infrastructure Sustainability Accredited Professionals (ISAP)
- Develop and manage sustainability management systems in accordance with specific project requirements
- Develop and manage external sustainability auditing services
- Tender, design and delivery phase sustainability management
- Develop and manage external stakeholder auditing services with IAP2 certified professionals
Corporate Sustainability (ESG)
Enabling corporations to lead in sustainability through comprehensive ESG strategies, assessments, and reporting for environmental and social governance.
We offer
- Sustainability risk and opportunity assessment
- Facilitate materiality assessment workshops and reports
- Sustainability governance and procurement pathways
- Support corporate sustainability reporting and data management
- Corporate Climate Change Financial Disclosures (TCFD) assessments and reporting
- Corporate decarbonisation pathways for Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions streams
Climate Risk Management
Assessing and managing climate-related risks to build resilience and sustainability in design, construction, and corporate reporting.
We offer
- Design and construction climate change risk assessments and development of mitigation measures
- Corporate climate change financial disclosures assessments and reporting in accordance with the principles of the Taskforce Climate Change Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
- Project resilience planning and assessments
