Environmental Permitting, Consenting and Approvals

Securing approvals with confidence while delivering measurable environmental and community outcomes

How and when critical infrastructure projects progress is defined by an ability to secure approvals.

We lead permitting, consenting and regulatory strategies that reduce risk, align stakeholders and secure timely approvals — enabling projects to advance responsibly while delivering long-term value for communities and the environment.

Regulatory clarity, reduced risk

Align permitting strategy with evolving policy and environmental law to improve certainty and strengthen defensibility.

Faster, more confident approvals

Keep project moving with focused environmental studies, early regulator engagement and integrated delivery.

Beyond compliance

Embed nature, social value and resilience into approvals — strengthening environmental outcomes, not just documentation.

Integrated permitting strategies

Environmental permitting and approval is more than documentation. We assess environmental and social risk, engage regulators and communities early, and integrate findings into design — strengthening applications and accelerating informed decisions.

Global expertise, Local credibility

From national frameworks to regional processes, we bring deep regulatory knowledge grounded in local context — enabling clients to navigate regulations confidently.

Digitally enabled delivery

Using spatial analysis, digital surveys, data analytics and centralized dashboards, we turn environmental data into clear insight — improving application quality, transparency, real-time progress tracking and effective decision making.

What to know about environmental permitting

Explore the key questions organizations ask about environmental approvals, regulatory requirements and project delivery

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Most major infrastructure, energy, transportation, water and development projects require environmental review, impact assessment and regulatory consent. Requirements vary by jurisdiction. Our strong regulatory and deep technical capabilities, coupled with local presence, enable clients to navigate requirements effectively.

We identify regulatory triggers early, assess environmental and social sensitivities, engage regulators proactively and integrate findings into project design, strengthening applications and reducing the likelihood of challenge or delay.

We combine local regulatory expertise with global insight to anticipate change. By scenario planning and maintaining open dialogue with regulators, we support clients to stay compliant while keeping projects on track.

Energy infrastructure often requires complex, multi-jurisdiction approvals. We coordinate site selection, studies, engagement and environmental assessments to secure consent efficiently while addressing climate, biodiversity and community priorities.

We assess biodiversity, natural capital and ecosystem services early in project development, identifying risks and opportunities to strengthen environmental performance and long-term resilience.

Digital tools enhance survey accuracy, impact modeling, consultation transparency and application tracking, improving defensibility and enabling faster, data-driven decisions.

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Q&A

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Zein Mocke
Thought Leadership

Navigating the planning changes for renewable energy projects in Queensland
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Engineering for complexity: How the UK’s next decade of mega programs can create lasting social value

James LeVesconte

Permitting isn’t just about meeting requirements — it’s about building trust, reducing risk and helping critical infrastructure move forward responsibly.

Fred Wagner

Global Principal, Environmental Impact Assessment

Meet the team

ALL PEOPLE

Fred Wagner

Global Principal, Environmental Impact Assessment
Zein Mocke

Global Solutions Director, Environmental Planning and Permitting
Katie Born

Regional Market Solutions Lead, Environment, Europe and U.K.
Mike Luger

Technical Director, Environmental Planning and Approvals, Australia and New Zealand