Environmental due diligence is the process of identifying and assessing environmental risks, liabilities and regulatory obligations associated with a project, site or acquisition. It helps organisations make informed decisions before committing to a development or transaction.

Environmental due diligence is most commonly required during property or project acquisitions, before major development approvals, during site selection for new projects, and when assessing compliance with environmental regulations for existing operations.

The scope varies depending on the project, but typically includes a desktop review of environmental data, site inspections, contaminated land screening, identification of regulatory obligations and a summary of environmental risks and recommendations.

Environmental due diligence focuses on identifying existing environmental risks and liabilities, often during acquisition or early planning. An environmental impact assessment evaluates the potential future impacts of a proposed development and is typically required as part of a regulatory approval process.

Yes. Environmental due diligence commonly includes contaminated land screening through desktop review, historical land use analysis and, where required, preliminary site investigations to assess soil and groundwater conditions.

Any organisation acquiring land, developing a project or investing in an asset where environmental risk may affect value, compliance or project feasibility. This includes developers, investors, infrastructure proponents and government agencies.