Environmental
Environmental Site Assessments and due diligence
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I ESAs) are commonly conducted for due diligence in connection with property acquisition, financing, refinancing, and redevelopment. The assessment evaluates a property and surrounding properties to identify potential environmental risk or liability arising from historical and current land use.
In British Columbia, environmental assessments at this level may also be described as Stage 1 Preliminary Site Investigations under certain regulatory frameworks.
CSR completes Phase I ESAs in accordance with CSA Standard Z768-01 (R2022) and applicable provincial requirements. The objective is to identify Areas of Potential Environmental Concern (APECs) and associated Potential Contaminants of Concern (PCOCs) that may influence future use, development, or financing decisions.
CSR has conducted over 3,000 Phase I ESAs throughout British Columbia and provides clear, defensible conclusions to support informed decision-making.
Environmental Site Investigation, Remediation, and Certification
CSR Consultants provide a comprehensive range of environmental site assessment and remediation services for a wide variety of clients and project types. Our services support projects from early due diligence through detailed investigation and remediation, with a focus on identifying and managing potential impacts to soil, groundwater, and vapour at the Site.
Our team applies practical scientific and engineering expertise to develop solutions that support project approvals, manage environmental risk, and advance development in an environmentally responsible and cost-effective manner.
Examples of professional services provided by CSR Consultants include:
- Site investigations, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Preliminary Site Investigations (PSIs), and Detailed Site Investigations (DSIs)
- Site remediation and support with regulatory instruments, including Certificates of Compliance
- Preparation of Ministry documentation, permit applications, and regulatory correspondence
- Soil, groundwater, and vapour sampling, monitoring, and baseline environmental evaluations
Site Investigation Remediation, and Certification
CSR Consultants provide a comprehensive range of environmental site assessment and remediation services for a variety of development and due diligence projects. Our services include Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I ESAs) / Stage 1 Preliminary Site Investigations (Stage 1 PSIs), Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (Phase II ESAs) / Stage 2 Preliminary Site Investigations (Stage 2 PSIs), detailed site investigations, site remediation and certification.
Our services support projects from early due diligence through detailed investigation and remediation, with a focus on identifying and managing potential impacts to soil, groundwater, and vapour at the Site.
Our team applies practical scientific and engineering expertise to develop solutions that support project approvals, manage environmental risk, and advance development in an environmentally responsible and cost-effective manner.
Our Services
Examples of professional services provided by CSR Consultants include:
- Site investigations, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Preliminary Site Investigations (PSIs), and Detailed Site Investigations (DSIs)
- Site remediation and support with regulatory instruments, including Approvals in Principle, Determinations and Certificates of Compliance.
- Preparation of Ministry documentation, permit applications, and regulatory correspondence
- Soil, groundwater, and vapour sampling, monitoring, and baseline environmental evaluations
Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting
CSR Consultants conducts Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) to evaluate the potential environmental effects of proposed projects. We assist clients with identifying regulatory requirements and obtaining the permits necessary to proceed with development. Our services also include identifying practical strategies to avoid, reduce, or manage potential adverse environmental effects prior to, during, and following project implementation.
Examples of professional services that CSR Consultants provide:
- Environmental Impact Assessments
- Permit acquisition
- Sampling, monitoring and baseline evaluations for soil, groundwater and vapour
Our Services
Examples of professional services that CSR Consultants provide:
- Environmental Impact Assessments
- Permit acquisition
- Sampling, monitoring and baseline evaluations for soil, groundwater and vapour
Storage Tank Risk Evaluation and Remediation
Storage tanks can represent a potential source of environmental contamination and, as a result, pose an environmental liability. CSR Consultants has extensive experience providing services related to the assessment, management, and remediation of aboveground and underground storage tanks (ASTs and USTs) containing fuels and other petroleum products, including heating oil, bunker oil, waste oil, gasoline, and diesel.
Whether a project involves locating, removing, replacing, or decommissioning a storage tank, CSR provides practical technical support to manage environmental risks associated with storage tank operation and closure.
Examples of professional services provided by CSR Consultants include:
- Management of storage tank removal and decommissioning
- Assessment and remediation of soil and groundwater impacts associated with storage tanks
- Storage tank replacement, including logistical planning and implementation
Storage Tank Risk Evaluation and Remediation
Storage tanks can represent a potential source of environmental contamination and, as a result, pose an environmental liability. CSR Consultants has extensive experience providing services related to the assessment, management, and remediation of aboveground and underground storage tanks (ASTs and USTs) containing fuels and other petroleum products, including heating oil, bunker oil, waste oil, gasoline, and diesel.
Whether a project involves locating, removing, replacing, or decommissioning a storage tank, CSR provides practical technical support to manage environmental risks associated with storage tank operation and closure.
Our Services
Examples of professional services provided by CSR Consultants include:
- Management of storage tank removal and decommissioning
- Assessment and remediation of soil and groundwater impacts associated with storage tanks
- Storage tank replacement, including logistical planning and implementation
Noise and Air Quality Monitoring and Microbial Assessment
CSR Consultants provides noise, air quality, and microbial assessment services to support construction activities and occupied buildings. Noise and dust monitoring may be required by municipalities during construction, while indoor air quality can affect occupant comfort, safety, and building usability.
Common indoor air contaminants may include dust, exhaust emissions, allergens, formaldehyde, mould spores, and volatile organic compounds.
Asbestos may also present an indoor air quality concern. In accordance with WorkSafeBC guidance, air quality monitoring is typically required when asbestos-containing materials are disturbed or removed.
Examples of professional services provided by CSR Consultants include:
- Indoor air quality assessments for gases, vapours, mould, and other common indoor contaminants
- Investigations related to water leaks, infiltration, and moisture damage
- Construction noise and dust monitoring
- Asbestos air monitoring and testing programs
Noise and Air Quality Monitoring
CSR Consultants provides noise, air quality, and microbial assessment services to support construction activities and occupied buildings. Noise and dust monitoring may be required by municipalities during construction, while indoor air quality can affect occupant comfort, safety, and building usability.
Common indoor air contaminants may include dust, exhaust emissions, allergens, formaldehyde, mould spores, and volatile organic compounds.
Asbestos may also present an indoor air quality concern. In accordance with WorkSafeBC guidance, air quality monitoring is typically required when asbestos-containing materials are disturbed or removed.
Our Services
Examples of professional services provided by CSR Consultants include:
- Indoor air quality assessments for gases, vapours, mould, and other common indoor contaminants
- Investigations related to water leaks, infiltration, and moisture damage
- Construction noise and dust monitoring
Emergency Spill Risk Assessment and Management
Spills and other environmental incidents involving the release of hazardous substances, including wastewater, untreated sewage, and petroleum products, can result in adverse environmental and human health impacts. CSR Consultants provides timely response services to assess potential risks and impacts to the surrounding environment through sampling, documentation, and reporting.
CSR Consultants also supports risk assessment and remediation for properties affected by former controlled substance activities, such as marijuana grow-operations and methamphetamine laboratories, where harmful substances may have been released to building materials, soil, or groundwater.
Examples of professional services provided by CSR Consultants include:
- Spill investigation, containment, removal, and remediation, including regulatory documentation and reporting
- Pre- and post-cleanup soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling and monitoring
- Risk assessment and remediation associated with former controlled substance activities
Our Services
Examples of professional services provided by CSR Consultants include:
- Spill investigation, containment, removal, and remediation, including regulatory documentation and reporting
- Pre- and post-cleanup soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling and monitoring
- Risk assessment and remediation associated with former controlled substance activities
Hazardous Waste Permitting and Workplace Safety Engineering
CSR Consultants has extensive experience in the assessment and management of hazardous materials. Our team identifies potential compliance and risk issues through hazardous materials surveys and assessments and assists clients with developing the plans and obtaining the permits required for the handling and storage of hazardous materials.
Workplace health and safety is a critical consideration across commercial, institutional, and industrial settings. CSR Consultants works with clients to identify, manage, and reduce occupational health and safety risks through practical, defensible engineering and environmental solutions.
Examples of professional services provided by CSR Consultants include:
- Assistance with WorkSafeBC compliance, including audits, assessments, and implementation recommendations
- Confined space risk assessments and safety program development
- Airborne particulate, noise, and vibration exposure monitoring
- Hazardous materials surveys, assessments, and management programs
- Permitting support and plan development for hazardous waste facilities
Hazardous Waste Permitting and Audits
CSR Consultants has extensive experience in the assessment and management of hazardous materials. Our team identifies potential compliance and risk issues through hazardous materials surveys and assessments and assists clients with developing the plans and obtaining the permits required for the handling and storage of hazardous materials.
Workplace health and safety is a critical consideration across commercial, institutional, and industrial settings. CSR Consultants works with clients to identify, manage, and reduce occupational health and safety risks through practical, defensible engineering and environmental solutions.
Our Services
Examples of professional services provided by CSR Consultants include:
- Assistance with regulatory compliance, including audits, assessments, and implementation of corrective actions
- Confined space risk assessments and safety program development
- Airborne particulate, noise, and vibration exposure monitoring
- Hazardous materials surveys, assessments, and management programs
- Permitting support and plan development for hazardous waste facilities
