Decisions affecting the environment are affected by (often complex and conflicting) policies. These come from a number of levels and agencies, from the EU to local organisations. Different agencies and organisations implement them in different ways.
Our detailed knowledge of environmental policy affecting energy, wildlife, agriculture, water and land use planning, both in Ireland and the UK, means that we are well placed in this area. Services include:

• Company sustainability / environmental policy and strategy.
  
  
• Analysis and review of policy documents and strategic plans. Particularly with respect to assessing the potential impacts on the environment and sustainability.
  

• Assessment of the impacts of current governance / policies on environmental issues.
  
  
• Working on issues where an integrated technical knowledge is necessary. This is increasingly required for initiatives such as the EU Water Framework Directive where knowledge of land use planning and regulation, policy, legislation and environmental issues are vital.