Applied Environment & Safety Welcomes Trent Stanton
Applied Environment & Safety is pleased to welcome Trent Stanton to the team as a Senior Environmental Consultant.
Trent is an experienced environmental and sustainability professional with over 10 years’ experience delivering environmental outcomes across major infrastructure projects. He brings a strong background in environmental planning and approvals, construction environmental management and compliance, supporting projects from early planning through to construction and delivery.
Throughout his career, Trent has worked across a diverse range of sectors including power transmission and distribution, renewables, water, telecommunications and gas infrastructure. He is known for delivering practical, fit-for-purpose environmental solutions grounded in on-site project experience, and for building strong relationships with clients, regulators and stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.
Prior to joining AES, Trent held senior leadership roles, most recently leading the environment and sustainability function across Australia and New Zealand for a major Energy & Utilities portfolio. He managed a team of professionals, providing strategic environmental and compliance support and driving decarbonisation initiatives, including greenhouse gas accounting, climate reporting and the development of emissions reduction strategies.
Trent also has a background in development assessment and planning within the Queensland Government, providing a solid foundation in regulatory frameworks and approvals processes.
Outside of work, Trent enjoys spending time with his family and his young daughter, staying active through running and gym training, gardening, and travelling with his family.