Environmental Assessments at Groupe SBSE
Our team understands that every project is unique. Whether you're planning a property acquisition, financing or re-financing, we tailor our approach and teams to your specific goals.
Whether you have a residential, multifamily, commercial or industrial project, we deliver custom Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) that meet current Canadian standards and are recognized by financial institutions, ensuring acceptance as part of your financing process.
Phase I: Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
Phase I, or "Phase 1," aims to identify any potential source of past or present contamination on the site or surrounding areas that could pose a risk to human health or the environment.
The goal is to accurately pinpoint any potential contamination sources that may pose a risk to human health or the environment, an essential and proactive step for land purchase, project financing, or site redevelopment initiatives.
Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) help protect your investment by identifying potential contamination risks, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and meeting lender requirements during financing. They are also essential for securing approvals for land development or zoning changes.
Phase 1 Includes:
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A review of historical documentation and data analysis
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A detailed site visit by our experts
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Interviews with stakeholders
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Observation of on-site physical and environmental conditions
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A comprehensive report identifiying potential environmental risks
Phase II: Preliminary Environmental Characterization
Phase II, or "Phase 2," is conducted when one or more risk areas have been identified during Phase I.
Its objective is to confirm the presence of contaminants and to characterize the site's environmental conditions, including soil and groundwater quality.
This phase enables efficient planning of upcoming interventions, while ensuring a rigorous, targeted, and cost-controlled management of the remediation work.
Phase 2 Includes:
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Boreholes and sampling or soil and/or groundwater
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Laboratory analysis of samples by an accredited lab
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Identification of contaminants
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Data interpretation to locate affected zones
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A clear characterization report aligned with regulatory standards
Phase III: Comprehensive Environmental Characterization
Phase III, or "Phase 3," involves developing a tailored remediation strategy based on the findings from Phase II. Its goal is to propose concrete, optimized solutions to restore the site's environmental quality.
This phase enables efficient planning of upcoming interventions, while ensuring a rigorous, targeted, and cost-controlled management of the remediation work.
Phase 3 Includes:
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Development of a detailed sampling gris
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Additional sampling to map contamination
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Estimation of contaminated soil volumes
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Data analysis to guide rehabilitation scenarios
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Cost evaluation of different remediation options
Phase IV: Environmental Remediation
Phase IV, or "Phase 4", marks the implementation of environmental remediation work. It focuses on applying the selected solutions to safely, compliantly, and sustainably decontaminate the site.
Throughout the intervention, we carry out strict monitoring to ensure high-quality and effective outcomes. You'll have a remediated site ready for new development projects with peace of mind.
Phase 4 includes:
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Excavation and off-site transport of contaminated soils
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Treatment of groundwater according to standards
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Quality control and environmental monitoring during the work
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Final validation of results (post-work sampling)
Why choose Groupe SBSE for your Environmental Assessment
At Groupe SBSE, we support our clients with strong expertise and a personalized approach at every stage of their environmental assessment.
Our reports are designed to be practical and immediately actionable, whether to meet regulatory requirements, manage environmental risks, or support a development project.
Our strength lies in our ability to adapt our methods to the specific characteristics of each site, delivering concrete, reliable, and lasting solutions. With in-depth knowledge of standards, on-site precision, and a client-focused approach, we build partnerships based on trust and efficiency.
From Phase I to Phase IV, we fully manage your Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) in strict compliance with CSA Z768 and CSA Z769 standards, as well as the guidelines of Quebec’s Ministry of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks (MELCCFP).
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