Corporations today operate in a global market where protection of the environment, public and occupational health and safety, and sustainable development are of utmost importance. The reason is simple – without high success in the areas of environmental protection, health and safety, and social/community matters, corporations do not gain a “social license” to operate from stakeholders, including host governments, local communities, shareholders, investors, and others.
AATA International Inc. applies years of experience and expertise to guide clients through domestic and international environmental permitting processes. By collaborating with clients and local specialists, AATA develops a permitting road map that considers, as applicable, corporate commitments and objectives, government requirements, regulatory agency policies and standards, financial institution requirements, and principles and guidelines in which the corporation is voluntarily committed. The permitting road map provides a comprehensive visual reference for efficient, practical project planning. From land-use permits to risk insurance, AATA visualizes timely project permitting for ventures worldwide, including:
- Fast-track permitting using Early Production Permitting Protocol (EP-3)
- International Permitting Programs
- Environmental Permitting Programs (NPDES, CWA, SDWA, RCRA, TSCA)
- Domestic and International Permit Compliance Programs
- Social and Environmental Support of Bankable Feasibility Studies
- Social and Environmental Support for Multilateral Development Bank Requirements
- Equator Principles
- IFC Performance Standards
- EBRD Performance Requirements
- OPIC Requirements
- Social and Environmental Support for Policies, Guidelines, and Principles
- World Bank Anti-Corruption Strategy
- World Bank Safeguard Policies
- IFC General Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines
- IFC Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines for Mining
- IFC Disclosure of Information Policy
- Global Reporting Initiative on Sustainability Reporting
- United Nations Global Compact
- Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies at Local Level (APELL) for Mining
- Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
- Mining Minerals and Sustainable Development
- Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights
- International Council on Mining and Metals Guidance
- International Association for Public Participation Standards
- Publish What You Pay