We understand the complexity of ecosystems and deliver integrated environmental assessments and management strategies that incorporate planning, mitigation, and compensation. Our approach transforms environmental challenges into sustainable solutions that protect biodiversity while creating lasting value for our clients, local communities, and the natural environment.
At Ausenco, we provide ecological studies and strategic planning services that support sustainability on projects worldwide — from the diverse ecosystems of the Amazon, Andes, and Patagonia to the northernmost areas in Canada. Our team combines rigorous field science with advanced technologies such as environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis, bioacoustics monitoring, and drone-based surveys to deliver precise data and tailored, context-specific solutions.
Our approach integrates prevention, conservation, and both passive and active restoration to promote ecosystem resilience from the earliest stages of every project. Our Conservation and Habitat Compensation Plans are designed to comply with national regulations and reflect our understanding of leading international best practices and frameworks, including the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures, International Finance Corporation Performance Standard 6, the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative, the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance, and the Equator Principles.
We value and actively integrate Indigenous traditional knowledge through collaborating closely with local communities to enhance environmental and cultural understanding of the regions where we operate. Working alongside renowned biodiversity experts, we apply best practices and innovative technologies to deliver nature-positive outcomes and long-term sustainability for our clients.
Our key services include:
- Baseline assessment and characterisation
- Critical biodiversity mapping
- Standardized habitat, species, and ecosystem studies (terrestrial and aquatic)
- Innovative eDNA, drone, and bioacoustic surveys
- Habitat and ecosystem suitability modelling
- Comprehensive risk analysis (including communities, ecosystem services, and climate Change)
- Strategic planning, mitigation, and risk management
- Multivariable socio-environmental risk assessment, including cumulative effects
- Design of biological corridors and connectivity (green and blue infrastructure solutions)
- High-impact restoration and revegetation plans
- Mitigation effectiveness monitoring and post-construction effects verification
- Biodiversity compensation planning
- Post-closure land use master plans and monitoring programs
- Social integration in environmental planning and management
- Ecosystem services
- Identification and evaluation of ecosystem services (water, carbon, soil)
- Design and structuring of payment for ecosystem services (PES) mechanisms
- Specialized studies on critical habitats and wetlands
- Conceptual modelling
Find a better way to protect biodiversity and maximise your project’s value with the support of Ausenco’s experts.