Environmental economic analysis and environmental impact statements

ACIL Tasman provides economic analysis, policy advice and strategies for corporate and government clients on a range of environmental issues.

Environment projects have included:

• Project specific environmental impact statements
• Climate change
• Water
• Air, land and marine pollution
• Biodiversity
• Recycling

Economic Analysis

ACIL Tasman’s team of skilled and experienced economists specialise in the economic analysis of environmental problems and the design of economically efficient approaches to address those problems.

Examples of economic analysis we have undertaken for clients include:

• Commercial implications of greenhouse gas emissions trading, carbon taxes and emissions regulation for a range of companies and sectors including, aluminium sector, coal sector, electricity generators and others
• Analysing the economic, social and environmental impacts across Australian states and territories as a result of economic, social and environmental policy changes adopted by various governments.

Policy Advice

ACIL Tasman’s team understands the requirements of developing sound public policy, translating desired outcomes into appropriate legislative and implementation programs. This experience in a rapidly changing policy environment is a valuable resource to government and the private sector.

Examples of policy advice we have delivered to clients include:

• Design of an economically efficient greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme for several corporate clients
• Analysis of alternative tax arrangements on the nature and extent of oil recycling in Australia, requirement assessment of the viability of oil recycling operations in Australia under alternate tax and excise conditions
• Advice on the diesel excise differential’s likely effectiveness in accelerating the switch to low 50 ppm sulphur diesel.

Strategic Advice

Having the best solution to an environmental issue, whether in government or at corporate level, is of little value unless it is accepted by the key decision makers. ACIL Tasman not only helps develop the case, but is also able to assist clients with putting in place strategies that deliver the desired outcomes.

Examples of strategic advice we have developed for clients include:

• Strategic analyses for several major companies and industry associations on the implications of domestic greenhouse gas emissions reduction policies related to the Kyoto Protocol
• Assessment of the current management and operational arrangements for the National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

See our environment case studies.

Contact ACIL Tasman to obtain a Capability Statement or find out more about ACIL Tasman’s expertise and experience in environment and economic projects.