About the sector
It is widely recognised that our planet’s resources are limited, that our ecosystems are at risk of being damaged further or even destroyed and that climate change poses a real threat to both the existing and future built and natural environment.
Holistic approach
A holistic, long term approach to assessment and solutions based on a sound understanding of the complex interactions between economic, social and environmental issues is essential if sustainable outcomes are to be achieved. The early integration of sustainability considerations into a policy, plan or project development process is also critical to ensuring a long term liveable future.
As well as being one of the largest and most successful international environmental consultancies, Atkins also supports a liveable future by providing environmentally-led infrastructure consultancy. We drive adaptation of the natural and built environment in the face of complex environmental change and development demand, ensuring the balanced management and protection of our natural and heritage assets.
Ensuring enhanced environmental performance
Our global network of experts is on the cutting edge of the international climate change debate and advises governments on policies and methodologies to adapt and mitigate its impact. We help businesses respond to these new government measures as well as proactively driving the journey to a low carbon economy.
We help organisations to improve their competitiveness through enhanced environmental performance and better management of risk and liability as well as to pursue opportunities in a growing environmental industry.
We can draw on our full range of in-house technical specialists in environmental science, ecology, noise, land quality, waste, air quality, water, geotechnics and tunnelling, social-economics and community issues, landscape, heritage and urban design to provide bespoke and holistic solutions for the environmental, social and economic success of your policy or scheme.