What does an environmental auditor do?
As Australia’s emphasis on sustainable development and environmental protection continues to grow, environmental auditors are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring that projects are undertaken in an environmentally responsible manner. Their key responsibilities include: 1. Verify the suitability of sites Environmental auditors play a particularly important role in ensuring that potentially, or, confirmed contaminated […]
How do I become an Environmental Consultant in Australia
Industries such as mining, land development, and construction are essential for our society’s growth and advancement. However, they can have negative impacts on the environment, such as waste and pollution. An Environmental Consultant is a broad term to identify the experts whose job function is to ensure that their clients abide by all environmental regulations, […]
What skills are important to become an environmental consultant?
Environmental consultants play a critical role in ensuring that our environment is protected and that our natural resources are used sustainably. But what skills do you need to be an environmental consultant in Australia? 1. Strong Analytical Skills Environmental consultants need to be able to analyse and interpret complex data and scientific information to develop […]
Environmental Auditing: an Introduction to the three types of environmental audits
Environmental auditing is a critical aspect of sustainable development, ensuring that businesses and projects operate in an environmentally responsible manner. Certified environmental auditors in Australia can perform different types of audits to help businesses meet compliance requirements and identify areas for improvement. Here are three types of environmental audits commonly used by businesses in Australia: […]
Douglas Partners Supports Commonwealth Games 2026 Venue Design with Ground Information
We are proud to offer our professional geotechnical expertise to support the design process of the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2026 venues in Waurn Ponds and Armstrong Creek, near Geelong. Geotechnical Works in Progress Currently, our Geelong-based team is conducting geotechnical works at the venue sites, as highlighted in a recent article published in Geelong Times. […]
Using Audit Checklists to Safeguard the Environment
As we shine a light on World Environment Day this year, it is important to recognise the critical role of environmental auditors in promoting environmental sustainability As Australia continues to place greater emphasis on sustainability and environmental protection, the role of effective environmental management systems, plans, and auditing practices becomes increasingly important. Environmental auditors, consultants, […]
Highlights from our latest Event: Support@DP
On May 19th and 20th, we held our first-ever and very successful Support@DP event! It brought together our support (now known as Shared Services) & administration teams from across Australia. It was a unique opportunity to connect as one team and collaborate. It was incredible to see long-time colleagues finally meeting face-to-face and new employees […]
How do you measure groundwater flow?
Groundwater is the largest source of fresh water, located beneath the Earth’s surface in spaces between rocks, soils, and sediments – vital for human consumption, agriculture, and industry. As overuse and contamination can lead to serious environmental and health problems, groundwater management and protection are crucial for sustainable development. Engineers, hydrogeologists, environmental specialists, and government […]
Three types of hazardous waste
The amount of hazardous waste in Australia is steadily trending upward. According to the report, Hazardous Waste in Australia 2021, in 2019-20 Australia generated around 7.4 million tonnes of hazardous waste, which is about 10% of all waste generated nationally (74 million tonnes). This has increased at a rate of 6.3% per year since 2014-15. […]
Understanding the importance of rock mechanics
Rock mechanics involves the study of the response of rock materials to the forces that act on them, such as stresses and strains, as well as the factors that affect the strength and deformation of rock materials. Understanding the behaviour of rocks is important in construction because it allows engineers and contractors to design and […]
