Environmental Site Assessments & Characterisation

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Environmental services are essential for transitioning to a sustainable future by balancing ecological health with human economic activity. Whether your project site is offshore or on land, you'll need advice on environmental impacts. We provide ecological services from start to finish to prevent environmental harm whenever possible. From collection and analysis of environmental data to site remediation and post-construction monitoring, Fugro's global expertise reduces environmental risk across the project life cycle. 

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Eugeniu Martac

Global Lead Land Environmental Services

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Andy Addleton

Global Lead Marine Environmental Services

Fugro has over 30 years of successful experience in the environmental market. We understand how important environmental site assessments are for your business and apply a variety of techniques and technologies to assess your site, in what can often be complex and challenging environments.

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Why is an environmental site assessment important?

Project managers must consider environmental sustainability in their site appraisals and concept designs. Our ecosystems are at risk, so it's important to minimise damage and protect the environment for the future.

Environmental assessments are required at all phases in the project life cycle, from concept designs, through to baseline investigations, ongoing operational monitoring, and pre- and post-decommissioning monitoring.

With Fugro's expert guidance, you can ensure you meet environmental standards. Benefitting both your business and the future of our world.

Why choose Fugro for your environmental site assessment?

Choosing Fugro means working with a company that focuses on providing value and environmental safety throughout your project. Our comprehensive approach ensures we provide: 

  • Cost-effective solutions without compromising on safety or quality. 

  • Expert project management that keeps your projects on track, prioritising the sustainability and protection of our ecosystems. 

  • Advanced reliable data analysis techniques that will inform decisions. 

  • A team capable of handling projects of any scale across a range of industries. 

At Fugro, we strive to provide quality project management and expert consulting services. Our goal is to help you achieve your business objectives. Our focus is on promoting ecological sustainability at every stage of your project.

Marine

Monitor underwater noise pollution, assess the benthic zone and map at-risk habitats with Fugro's end-to-end marine site assessment, characterisation and post-construction monitoring services. Our global experience in regulatory and Environmental Impact Assessments helps lower risks and achieve project deadlines.

Land

Assess and identify contaminated land and the potential risks to human health and the environment on your site. Fugro's global team of experts can support your environmental assessments, from initial screening through remediation to construction, proactively mitigating risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Benefits

01

Accurate data and insights

Get the clearest possible picture with highly accurate data captured by advanced technologies and processes. Completely tailored to your specific business needs.

02

Project on track

Keep your project on (or ahead) of schedule with our fast, safe data delivery. Get expert insights anytime you need.

03

Minimise and monitor impact

With our accurate environmental assessments of your project site, you'll have all the information you need to minimise and monitor impacts.

04

Cost & Time Efficient

Adaptable, integrated assessments that reduce impact while keeping projects on track. Helping you hit milestones and stay in budget.

Key figures

100

Projects per year

for land environmental characterisation/remediation

30

Years

of successful experience in the environmental market

25000+

Marine sediment macrofauna samples

analysed in-house

125000+

Marine sediment and water samples

analysed and reported, including over 13,500 on one project

175

Marine environmental reports

produced annually

3000

Meter intertidal water depth

range sampled and reported

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Case study

Site characterisation for Revolution Wind, Ørsted and Eversource

A large environmental assessment was undertaken for Revolution Wind, Ørsted and Eversource, including geophysical surveys and geotechnical site investigations to characterise the site.

Case study

Environmental Services: Remediation Strategy to Support Carbon Capture Power Station Development

Fugro conducted over 1,000 soil and rock laboratory tests for hazardous substances for SSE Thermal. The project aimed to understand the soil properties, identify risks and inform decision-making for the construction of a CCUS development.

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Global Lead Land Environmental Services

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Global Lead Marine Environmental Services

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