Navigate mounting regulatory pressure with confidence using science and data-based solutions 

Permitting requirements are becoming increasingly stringent, and mining, oil and gas, and other resource extraction companies must be proactive in order to meet evolving regulatory standards and stakeholder expectations. By integrating nature-based mitigation frameworks, solutions and metrics, they can demonstrate an understanding of project risks, and a commitment to maintaining biodiversity and community wellbeing. 

WSP’s biodiversity specialists and ESG advisors support our clients to:

• Determine project feasibility and advise on design 

• Identify impacts, dependencies, risks and opportunities associated with this sector’s nature interface

• Understand potential impacts on biodiversity, and adapt programs to mitigate them 

• Develop biodiversity offsets, where impacts cannot be otherwise mitigated

• Monitor and evaluate biodiversity

• Manage budgets and programs

• Manage stakeholder relations and engagement  

• Join up on-the-ground interventions with corporate level strategy and direction on Nature Positive.

• Design and implement Nature based solutions to mitigate adverse impacts on biodiversity and discover potential for positive impacts

Understand how your activities impact biodiversity, and how biodiversity loss could impact your investments

Around the world, pressure is growing on financial institutions to understand and disclose their nature-related risks and the impacts of their investments on biodiversity. Only by using science-based data can they obtain a clear picture and develop effective programs to avoid, minimize, rehabilitate, and/or offset biodiversity loss or ecosystem degradation.

WSP’s biodiversity specialists and ESG advisors support our clients to:

• Understand investment risks, feasibility and return on investment

• Assess their dependencies and impacts on biodiversity

• Carry out due diligence against regional and global standards 

• Benchmark and report on the biodiversity performance of operations and investments 

• Identify natural capital metrics to aid decision-making

• Leverage performance benchmarks to enhance market performance

• Manage stakeholder relations and engagement  

• Develop and implement strategies for portfolio optimization and contributing to Nature positive outcomes

Science-based strategies for meeting increasing demand, without harming biodiversity and ecosystems 

Growing demand for renewable energy must be met with minimal impact on biodiversity and the natural environment. By taking a strategic, science-based and data-driven approach, energy and utility companies can meet project goals and societal needs, while protecting ecosystem services and worker safety. 

WSP’s biodiversity specialists and ESG advisors support our clients to:

• Understand project risks and feasibility

• Leverage data to optimize projects and make informed decisions 

• Identify impacts, dependencies, risks and opportunities associated with this sector’s nature interface

• Design and implement nature-based solutions to mitigate adverse impacts on biodiversity and discover potential for positive impacts

• Implement conservation and restoration programs 

• Develop biodiversity offsets, where impacts cannot be otherwise mitigated  

• Manage stakeholder relations and engagement  

• Develop and implement strategies that contribute towards nature-positive outcomes. 

Meet regulatory requirements and foster sustainable growth

Navigating the complexities of regulatory compliance in transport and infrastructure projects is paramount, and as the demand for sustainable and ESG-aligned initiatives grows, so does the scrutiny of project permitting processes. Transport and infrastructure projects must adopt a proactive stance, ensuring they not only meet but exceed evolving regulatory standards and stakeholder expectations. This includes a thorough understanding of risk management, a commitment to preserving nature and the welfare of local communities.

WSP’s diverse team of biodiversity specialists and ESG advisors help clients:

• Determine project feasibility and advise on project design

• Meet regulatory requirements

• Evaluate potential impacts on biodiversity and integrate natural capital considerations into decision-making

• Utilize data from studies and assessments to inform business decisions

• Develop and implement strategies that contribute towards nature-positive outcomes

• Establish programs to mitigate environmental impacts and enhance ecosystem health

• Execute conservation, restoration, and biodiversity offset initiatives where necessary

• Monitor and assess biodiversity metrics 

• Manage project costs and timelines effectively

• Manage stakeholder relations and engagement  

• Design and implement Nature based solutions to mitigate adverse impacts on biodiversity and discover potential for positive impacts