Savanta is a highly specialized environmental consulting and technology firm operating principally in the Americas. Our work is strategic and is focused on creating better and more sustainable development and conservation outcomes. We work with public, private and NGO clients and we accomplish outcomes in the following broad areas in Latin American and Caribbean nations:
Many of our experts are considered thought leaders in their areas of specialization. In that regard, we bring an understanding of current and emerging science together with substantial practical experience in domestic and international markets.
OUR APPROACH
Environmental issues are environmental opportunities. While they can be construed by some businesses to trigger increased costs, media and stakeholder headaches and diminished profitability, others see issues as opportunities for leadership and increased market share. We all have choices. Business can choose to respond to environmental challenges in a manner that will help to build healthy communities with sustainable employment while optimizing profitability.
In the regulatory world, many policy makers are stuck responding with the same tools rather than turning to more fluid and positive innovations and encouragements. The need now is for a period of collaboration amongst stakeholders. Energy is best devoted to inspiring positive solutions rather than fighting and pushing against perceived wrongs. Savanta Inc. thinks differently about assignments and seeks to breath innovation and efficiency into environmental projects.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Environmental Planning and Impact Assessment
All manner of land development investments such as residential, resort recreational, commercial and industrial require various environmental approvals, frequently gained at more than one level of jurisdiction (e.g., country, state, province, district, county, parish, region).
We work with a variety of private developers and industries as well as government offices, helping to navigate and implement environmental rules and regulations. These assignments vary by sector, geography, scale and scope. We routinely work with clients engaged in land development, energy, aggregate, metals and minerals, water management, and infrastructure development and management projects, assisting in navigating the oftentimes, complicated regulatory world. Our work helps clients move from strategic and pre-feasibility stages through to implementation, monitoring and adaptive management stages.
Savanta Inc. leads, coordinates and simplifies environmental approvals and EAs, with a focus on sound science and the integration of environmental, social and economic considerations.
Services Offered:
-Strategic Environmental Approvals Coordination
-Environmental Impact Assessment
-Strategic Impact Assessment
-Regulatory Agency Engagement
-Expert Testimony
-Watershed, Basin, Regional, Coastal Zone, Wetland Planning
-Documentation Coordination (EA, ICZM, EIA, EIS, ESR, EIR, SIA, etc.)
Ecological Management
We have managed in recent decades to leave quite an impact on our natural systems. As we learn more about the relationships between and amongst components of the environment and how they relate to large scale energy, carbon and nutrient cycles, we become better equipped and more adept at managing and restoring these natural habitats. Savanta brings a rich scientific capability to these efforts.
We specialize in the development of approaches, best practice guidelines and project and program designs to advance conservation and restoration initiatives.
Services Offered:
-Mitigation and Compensation Planning
-Net Gain and Overall Benefit Assessments
-Ecological Management and Monitoring
-Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecological Restoration
-Species at Risk Conservation and Recovery Planning
-Vegetation and Wildlife Management
Practical Sustainability
Let’s not confuse sustainability with ecological preservation. Many people do, and the result is often a polarization of business, regulatory and other stakeholder interests. Sustainability requires a clear understanding of environmental systems, economic growth and societal needs today and for generations to come. Practical sustainable development solutions balance important, and often competing objectives to optimize outcomes.
Services Offered:
-Strategic Sustainability Planning
-Risk Opportunity Assessments
-Biodiversity Assessments
-Practical Sustainability Program Development
-Environmental Conservation and Stewardship Planning
-Ecological Footprint Assessments
-Regulatory Instrument Consequence Audits
Environmental Communications
We blend a sound understanding of science with the skillful use of various media and communications tools to help foster more informed dialogue and outcomes. We step off traditional paths and forge trails in the direction of understandable science to generate better, more balanced messages and outcomes. We replace spin with meaningful dialogue and we harness positive and collaborative creative energies that inspire individuals and outcomes.
Services Offered:
-Strategic Thinking and Idea Generation
-Graphic Design and Cartography
-Story Telling and Messaging
-Multi-media Communications
-Genuine Stakeholder Engagement and Dialogue
-Public Outreach And Education