At CES, we adopt a sound and rigorous scientific approach to all the work we do.  In addition, we believe that a balance between development and environmental protection can be achieved through skillful and careful planning.  Our exemplary 33 year track record across more than 20 African countries and other emerging economies, is evidence of the value that we bring to the environmental and social advisory services offerings we provide. This is due to our deep understanding and appreciation of the environmental and social challenges associated with establishing and operating facilities and infrastructure in emerging markets.

CES staff are all exceptionally well qualified, with many being industry-recognised experts. In addition, CES has well-developed working relationships with a number of other individual specialists and specialist consulting companies, who provide us with expertise in disciplines such as air quality impact assessments, noise impacts, radiation hazard assessments and groundwater studies. 

We have a demonstraded ability to manage large and complex Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) in the following sectors:   

• Mineral mining and extractive industries
• Agri-industrial (biofuels, aquaculture, forestry, commercial crops, etc.)
• Renewable energy (wind, solar and hydroelectric)
• Large infrastructure (rail, ports, roads, electrical, water, etc.)
• Industrial facilities (steel, motor, chemicals, etc.)

Our reports have been rigorously reviewed by parties such as the World Bank, European Investment Bank and the International Finance Corporation amongst others.

CES has also assisted in policy development for National and Provincial government and parastatals in South Africa. Our Biodiversity Unit offers a range of speialist biological services, including specialist studies for EIA's and biodiversity management plan development and monitoring.  Click here to download the Biodiversity Unit Profile.

CES offers the following advisory services:

• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) in line with South African regulations
• Environmental Social & Health Impact Assessments (ESHIA) in line with World Bank and IFC Standards
• Environmental, social and governance (ESG) due diligence and compliance auditing
• Environmental and social risk assessments and feasibility studies
• Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA)
• State of Environment and Sustainability Reporting (SoER)
• Social and socio-economic Impact Assessments
• Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) and resettlement planning
• Climate change adaptation & mitigation and greenhouse gas assessments
• Biodiversity baseline assessments including critical habitat identification
• Integrated coastal zone management and coastal dune ecology
• Integrated Waste Management Planning (IWMP)
• Development of rehabilitation and mine closure plans

See our detailed company profile and other sector specific capabilities below