EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment)
In various projects, such as new plant investments or the development of existing production plant, financiers, owners, other stakeholders, and legislation (e.g., Environmental Impact Assessment Act, SEA Act, and Land Use and Building Act) often require assessments of environmental impacts during the life cycle. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedure provides insights into the environmental effects of a project and helps mitigate its adverse impacts. Etteplan offers support in assessing your project’s environmental impacts throughout all lifecycle stages.
Strong expertise in studies according to the EIA procedure
Our experts have experience in conducting project-level environmental impact assessments according to the EIA procedure, as well as program-level environmental impact assessments (SOVA). According to the EIA procedure, our assessments identify and evaluate direct and indirect impacts on emissions and carbon sinks, as well as climate change-related risks associated with different project types.
Our specialists assess environmental impacts from multiple perspectives. The EIA process considers the following viewpoints:
- Impacts on climate and air quality
- Effects on nature and natural resources
- Impacts on land use and community structure
- Noise and vibration effects
- Impacts on soil and rock
- Effects on groundwater and surface waters
- Traffic impacts
- Effects on landscapes and cultural heritage
- Social and economic impacts
Our experts assist with various aspects related to the EIA process, including:
- Implementation of permit processes
- Preparation of assessment programs and reports
- Smooth collaboration with authorities
- Chemical assessments
- Emission measurements
- Emission and noise modeling
- Soil investigations
- Information dissemination and stakeholder engagement
- Hearings and opinions from authorities and stakeholders
We assess the overall impact of the project on global warming by comparing the total emissions of different alternatives with national and regional emissions and emission reduction targets. The EIA procedure involves interaction, so that the perspectives of all parties can be taken into account during the planning phase of the project. Etteplan's expert team is skilled in not only evaluation methods but also the interaction involved in the EIA process.
Etteplan's expertise in various framework assessments:
Project Life Cycle Assessments in accordance with LCA standards ISO 14040 and 14044 (we also follow more specific product, sector or case-by-case guidelines if necessary)
Biofuel sustainability calculations in accordance with the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) and the Energy Authority's (Energiavirasto) guidelines
GHG emission reduction potential calculations for Innovation Fund applications
Choose Etteplan as your trusted calculation partner
When it comes to reliable project carbon footprint calculations that drive emission reduction efforts while complying with sustainability criteria and national legislation, choose Etteplan. Our strong expertise in life cycle assessment methods, compliance with RED guidelines, Innovation Fund applications, and environmental impact assessments enables us to provide accurate and valuable insights for your projects.
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