The only thing constant is change. As we meet society’s evolving needs and challenges, it is critical that we better our world in a way that provides sustainable outcomes.
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Better client outcomes
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Better community outcomes
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Better environmental outcomes
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Better career outcomes
National coverage, local expertise
For more than three decades, our Australia-wide team of specialist environmental and social scientists has earned the trust of industry, government, and communities.
Transform your Sustainability Journey with Umwelt
Our world is grappling with unparalleled environmental and social challenges. Issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, social equity and responsible governance are no longer side issues: they are the defining challenges of our era.
Businesses that prioritize sustainability are better equipped to comply with regulations, mitigate risks, and contribute positively to the communities they operate in, fostering a more sustainable and equitable future for all.
At Umwelt, we live and breathe sustainability in the delivery of our services, and we are here to support you navigate these complex issues.
We offer a wide range of environmental, planning, and social services to some of Australia’s largest renewable energy providers.
As a leading provider in the energy sector, we are known for our innovative solutions that are both efficient and cost-effective. With years of expertise, our national team excels in evaluating site constraints specific to renewable energy, navigating complex regulatory environments, and implementing effective environmental and social performance strategies.
Our meticulous planning and execution help us work with our clients to deliver successful outcomes for our clients, contributing to the growth and sustainability of the energy sector.
We collaborate with various levels of government and private sector clients to execute some of Australia’s most important infrastructure projects, as well as smaller initiatives that serve regional and local communities. Our services cover the entire project and asset lifecycle, providing specialist, independent advice focussed on environmental and social matters.
By adhering to ecologically sustainable development (ESD) principles and using integrated decision-making, we provide significant advantages for clients, communities, and the environment.
Umwelt’s reputation and experience in both environmental and social impact assessment on resources projects across Australia is well established and trusted. Through collaboration with industry and government, we have contributed to improving sustainable outcomes for the resources sector over the past 30 years.
Through our work with industry, clients and impacted communities, we have developed stringent policies, procedures, and practical solutions to address corporate, project, and operational challenges.
Our extensive experience working with the resources sector helps us guide clients in developing practical solutions for fulfilling the demands of thorough regulatory and community expectations.
We work alongside private and public sector clients to support planning and development of urban renewal, social infrastructure, housing and commercial projects. A key component of our work involves assessing and mitigating impacts on areas with important cultural, social and environmental significance.
Additionally, we collaborate with clients and communities to develop more sustainable and liveable communities through the application of ‘placemaking’ and space activation, which enhances happiness, health, and community wellbeing. Our efforts also include providing for water-sensitive urban design and contributing to nature-positive outcomes.
For the Australian Department of Defence, we are focussed on applying practical solutions that reflect our deep understanding of the Defence estate lifecycle, its capabilities, and the often complex and challenging regulatory and global environment in which it operates.
As a trusted advisor, we leverage evidence-based expertise to support the creation, execution, and enhancement of regulations and policies at local, state, and commonwealth government levels.
Our entire portfolio of work aims to elevate ESG performance, encompassing everything from policy formulation and regulation to program implementation, project execution, construction, as well as continuous management, monitoring, and reporting.
Better together
Respected and trusted advisors, collaborating with Government, industry and the community.
For industry, we save time and money by reducing project risks and improving project acceptability.
For government, we make thoughtful contributions to policy making, participating on various advisory panels at local, state, and federal levels.
At the community level, we ensure stakeholders have a voice in the decisions that affect them, assuring that social impacts are identified and managed effectively to improve social and community outcomes.
National reach
Delivering projects in every state and territory across the nation
We are a large multi-disciplinary team of social and environmental scientists who assess, mitigate and enhance the impacts of development across resources, renewables, infrastructure, defence and urban planning sectors.
Our remarkable professional cohort includes recognised leaders in their fields, with high level accreditations that allow almost every social and environmental aspect of development to be supported.
Helping Australia meet net zero
We are passionate and driven to enable change for the better through sustainable, equitable and successful outcomes for our clients, our people, and the planet.
Leading the way
Contact usTrusted by clients and communities across Australia since 1993
National coverage backed by local knowledge
Our skilled specialists will guide you through all aspects of your project
Successfully completed in collaboration with Government, industry and the community
Nature Positive is Eco-Centric
A societal-level shift in how humans view the world, and how humans fit within the world.
The Relationship Between Offsets and Nature Positive
Activities to manage, maintain or enhance biodiversity on an offset site do not count as being nature positive.
