Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) is the process of identifying, predicting, evaluating, and mitigating the biophysical, social, and other impacts of proposed projects on the environment and surrounding communities.
To deliver these assessments, we have a registered and reliable multi-disciplinary team of experts drawn from fields such as:
Environmental Sciences
Ecology
Pedology (soil science)
Hydrology
Engineering
Social Sciences
This diverse expertise allows us to tailor teams according to the nature and scope of each project.
The ESIA team has collectively conducted hundreds of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies across the region, both independently and in collaboration with leading firms such as SustiGlobal. Our consultancy work often extends to:
Relocation Action Planning (RAP)
Environmental & Social Management Frameworks (ESMF)
Exhumation and relocation of graves along electricity transmission lines, roadways, and pipeline projects
GIS mapping and analysis to identify and recommend optimal project routes
We are highly experienced in projects classified under Category A and B of the Equator Principles (EPs), in line with the First Schedule of the Environmental Management Act (CAP 20:27) of Zimbabwe. These projects include, but are not limited to:
Dams, man-made lakes, and irrigation schemes
Conversion of forest land to other uses
Land and housing developments
Industrial facilities (tanneries, smelting, abattoirs, etc.)
Infrastructure (highways, railways, airports)
Mining, quarrying, and ore processing
Petroleum production, storage, and distribution
Thermal, solar, and hydro power generation
Power transmission projects
Tourist resorts and recreational developments
Waste disposal and treatment (including landfills)
To strengthen our capacity and ensure world-class service delivery, we have established consortium partnerships with reputable international firms such as:
Citseo Consulting (Canada)
JBN Consults & Partners (Uganda)
Through these partnerships, we have successfully tendered for and executed projects funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank (WB). Our reports have consistently surpassed client expectations and met the highest international standards.