Socio-environmental Consulting

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USAENE recognizes the current change in socio-environmental policies and regulations that the energy sector is experiencing. Understanding the new guidelines and preserving the environment are crucial to the success of any project. Those projects that properly integrate environmental care and positive interaction with communities can not only be sustainable, but also profitable, as long as the proper studies are conducted.

Environmental studies

One of USAENE's strengths is its vast experience in environmental studies for energy projects. These studies always include their respective Management Plans, designed to mitigate environmental and social impacts.

USAENE supports projects in the identification and definition of technical and environmental alternatives. We offer an integral service that covers from the elaboration of the environmental study to the interaction with the environmental authorities, all with the objective of determining the most favorable alternative for the project, the environment and the communities.

USAENE has extensive experience in the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for obtaining environmental licenses for projects in the electricity sector. We apply a rigorous methodology that includes the preparation and presentation of environmental studies in accordance with current regulations and the specific terms of reference according to the nature of the project. Our strength lies in our ability to develop environmental impact studies in energy projects, always accompanied by detailed plans to mitigate the impact on the environment and society. We have conducted more than 10 EIAs, representing a total of more than 4000 MW.

Includes the structuring of the environmental management measures necessary for the execution of a project, with the objective of preventing, mitigating, controlling, compensating and correcting possible impacts.

We have extensive experience in approaching ethnic communities to carry out prior consultations in the different stages of projects, works or activities. We guarantee their participation in decision making and protect their ethnic and cultural integrity.

Compliance with environmental obligations

We have a team of highly qualified professionals to evaluate the performance of projects, works or activities, ensuring compliance with national and international regulatory standards.

We prepare detailed reports on the environmental compliance of projects, works or activities subject to monitoring by environmental authorities, ensuring that they adhere to applicable environmental regulations.

We have extensive experience in reviewing environmental, social and occupational health and safety performance in accordance with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards, the Equator Principles and the World Bank's Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines. This experience allows us to advise projects seeking financing from international banks, ensuring their compliance with these standards.

USAENE offers technical expertise in conducting environmental audits, meeting the requirements on the status of a land, organization and / or project in relation to current environmental legislation being a fundamental process for the comprehensive financial analysis of the business.

Sustainable Development

At USAENE we have a team trained to identify and quantify the carbon footprint under the standards of the GHG Protocol and the international standard ISO 14067. This allows us to help organizations identify effective strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

At USAENE we carry out the identification and quantification of the water footprint in the processes of organizations. Through a comprehensive sustainability analysis, we evaluate the use and consumption of water resources to develop strategies that promote savings and efficiency in their use.

We generate detailed sustainability reports that highlight the environmental, social and economic impacts of an organization's operations. These reports are essential for communicating environmental and social performance, as well as for identifying areas for improvement and strengthening commitment to corporate responsibility.

At USAENE we develop climate change risk management programs, assessing potential future impacts on organizations. This includes the analysis of sustainable development pathways, current policies and environmentally responsible practices to mitigate such risks and promote organizational resilience to climate change.

We offer environmental training provided by a professional team specialized in environmental, social and regulatory issues. Our experts guarantee quality and effectiveness in the transmission of knowledge to our clients.

Minor environmental permits

At USAENE, we have an interdisciplinary team widely trained in the preparation of studies and technical documents necessary to manage environmental permit procedures before various authorities at the national, district or regional level.

Socioeconomic impact studies

At USAENE, we develop specialized studies and methodologies for the application of socioeconomic analysis in the evaluation of the impacts of infrastructure projects. This ranges from the construction of highways, bridges and industrial facilities, to power generation projects, among others.

Thermal mapping

At USAENE, we create detailed geographic information of projects, works and activities according to the storage standards required by environmental authorities. This includes the elaboration of cartography necessary for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental Diagnosis of Alternatives (DAA), Environmental Management Plans (PMA), Environmental Compliance Reports (ICA), as well as for the continuous monitoring and control of projects.