Environment

As a trail blazer in the Environment Sector, Roche Ltd, Consulting Group has conducted environmental studies since the early 1970s. Our expertise is sought by clients both in Canada and abroad. Roche develops and carries out projects that meet the most recent environmental, social and economic performance criteria, and that subscribe to the principles of sustainable development.

With its extensive expertise, Roche has the capacity to deliver clear-cut, effective responses to client needs, deploying a broad range of services. Our multidisciplinary team is thoroughly versed in the institutional and regulatory framework applicable to the various projects we undertake.

 

''At Roche, our ongoing focus is the research
and development of effective solutions.''

André Vachon, Principal Vice President
  Environment


 

Specializations

  • Residential, commercial and industrial development
  • Integrated watershed management                 
  • Hydroelectricity
  • International projects
  • Residual materials
  • Northern environment
  • Wetlands
  • Mines and industrial sites 
  • Ports and dredging
  • Natural resources (water, wildlife, flora and soil)
  • Roads and linear infrastructure
  • Contaminated sites

 

Services

 

Regulatory Framework

  • Expert certification (characterization, rehabilitation, land compatibility)
  • Environmental compliance audit
  • Public consultations (mentoring and preparation)
  • Authorization certificate applications (MDDEP, MRNF)
  • Fisheries Act authorizations
  • Due diligence for mergers/acquisitions
  • Environmental and social impact assessments
  • Environmental site assessment (phases I, II and III)
  • Environmental screening
  • Environmental rehabilitation
  • Environmental consulting services

Environmental and Natural Resources Management

  • Runoff and sediment transport management
  • Integrated watershed management
  • Natural resources and biodiversity management and conservation
  • Land use planning and management
  • Environmental feasibility
  • Environmental management plan
  • Mining and industrial sites (decommissioning and restoration)
  • Management system (ISO 14000) (installation and auditing)

 Characterization and Compensation

  • Water courses and fish habitat
  • Environmental baseline studies (biophysical and socioeconomic)
  • Surveys (wildlife and flora)
  • Natural high water marks (delineation)
  • Wetlands

Environmental Monitoring and Follow-up

  • Environmental technical services outsourcing
  • Effluent and emissions quality (management and follow-up)
  • Environmental follow-up
  • Site supervision

 

St-Charles River basin

Location: Quebec City, Quebec

Prepare status report on the St-Charles River basin, identify and explain transport of sediment and nutrients from the various subbasins and critical periods and identify anthropogenic activities and development factors with the greatest potential impact on water quality and quantity, and the sustainability of the water intake.

Achievements

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