Environ is expanding its global network by opening its first office in Africa on March 1, 2012 in Johannesburg. The group said that it is establishing operations in Johannesburg in response to increasing demand for the firm’s environmental and health sciences consulting work in South Africa and throughout the wider African region. Recent projects have included large due diligence asset portfolios, contaminated land projects and compliance management projects in the oil and gas, mining, steel, commodity and technology sectors.

It will offer a full range of environmental and health sciences consulting services, including environmental due diligence, contaminated land management, environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance, environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), toxicological and epidemiological support and risk assessment to businesses across Africa – from local companies to multinational organisations. David Scott, Managing Principal of Environ Africa, and Senior Manager Clinton Phaal will lead consultancy work and business development in South Africa. Both are South African citizens with extensive environmental consulting experience in the region.