Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) is a cornerstone of responsible project development and one of Confiance Consultants’ core areas of expertise. We help clients identify, assess, and manage the environmental and social risks and opportunities of their investments, ensuring alignment with national regulations and international best practices.

Our ESIA services are tailored to the needs of diverse sectors, including energy, transport, urban development, and natural resource management. We focus not only on compliance, but on enhancing project sustainability, community engagement, and long-term value creation.

Our ESIA capabilities include:

  • Scoping, baseline studies, and stakeholder consultations

  • Identification and analysis of environmental and social impacts

  • Development of mitigation measures and Environmental & Social Management Plans (ESMPs)

  • Cumulative impact assessment and climate risk integration

  • Alignment with IFC Performance Standards, World Bank ESF, EU EIA Directive, and other IFI requirements

With a multidisciplinary team and a strong commitment to objectivity and transparency, we deliver assessments that stand up to scrutiny and support informed decision-making.