Environmental assessment SEA/EIA

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Orbicon prepares EIA screenings and full EIA reports for both land- and marine-based projects. Internationally, we have an extensive network of partners with whom we cooperate to ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance to national standards and requirements wherever we work.

EIA is a multi-disciplinary task and requires a broad basis of professional staff. We handle general project management in the EIA process as well as assessments of specific ecological and environmental issues.

A prerequisite for a successful EIA is a constructive dialogue based on sound technical and professional judgement. Orbicon possesses the know-how.

Environmental Impact Assessment

EIA is a instrument that:

• Evaluate potential impact on the environment
• Ensure that the necessary precautions are taken to protect the environment
• Minimise environmental impact
• Ensure a dialogue with authorities and the general public
• Provide a basis for decision-making for authorities and builders, and contribute to environmentally friendly planning

EIA on land-based projects

We also carry out EIA tasks as part of large infrastructure projects, including:

• Airports
• Roads
• High-voltage plants
• Industrial plants
• Transport centres
• Wastewater treatment plants and sewer systems

Furthermore, we have prepared EIA on nature rehabilitation and river restoration projects and sludge-mineralisation plants.

EIA on off shore activities and coastal areas

We have substantial experience in marine activities and biological assessments and have prepared EIAs for large marine-based projects

• Off-shore wind farms
• Exploration of raw materials
• Harbour expansion and dredging
• Marine Aquaculture
• Bridges, pipelines and cables

Our marine biologists – who are also professional divers – offer consultancy services for all phases, from initial contact to authorities, marine-biological pilot studies and screening, to follow-up monitoring programmes and control.