APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
We provide specialist-consulting services in environmental related disciplines to our clients. We offer integrated engineering, planning and design services that can magnificently contribute to the overall sustainable development of an organization. We strive to achieve successful completion of assignment in an efficient and cost-effective manner. We apply critical thinking, innovation, good science and an understanding of our client’s problems and are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that guarantee an advantageous position of our clients. Our assignments extend from inception, initial analysis and feasibility, through to design and detailed development, implementation and management. Our approach is to support the client at every stage, and to add value through a holistic approach and a wider perspective that places the client at a better advantage in environmental sustainability.
With expertise applied in the field of environmental management, we offer a range of services relating to the assessment of the environmental impact of a proposed facility and economic elements of the scheme. Our familiarity with legislation and the ways in which environmental authorities operate, means that we are well positioned to provide advice on compliance with current and pending regulations. Some of our well-acclaimed consulting services are highlighted below for your reference:
o Project assessment, design and implementation;
o Environmental impact assessments;
o Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports;
o Environmental monitoring;
o Advice on current legislation;
o Auditing and compliance;
o Waste management services;
o Waste disposal & Policy and research;
o Air quality management;
o Noise management;
o Water pollution monitoring.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
PLANET RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, INC., shall undertake a wide variety of environmental assessment and planning services that complement the Environmental and Social Impact assessment (ESIA) process.
The key steps in our approach to Environmental Impact Assessment are:
o Close liaison with the client to ascertain needs;
o Preparation of a project brief and project terms of reference (TOR);
o Consultation with stakeholders to identify concerns;
o Undertaking a Scoping Study and production of a Scoping Report;
o Effective project management;
o Commissioning and undertaking of specialist surveys;
o Consultation with statutory bodies, other interested parties and the public, if appropriate;
o Assessment of environmental impacts;
o Formulation of mitigation measures;
o Preparation of an Environmental Statement, EIA Report and non-technical summary; and
o Post decision environmental management and monitoring.
We employ the latest computer aided analysis techniques when undertaking Environmental Impact Assessments, including:
o Air quality modeling;
o Environmental noise modeling; and
o Water Quality modeling.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION APPROACH
Our Monitoring and Evaluation team is made up of people from multidiscipline based on the nature of the work. We have both national and international partners that we work with to ensure quality delivery.
Evaluation Tasks
The evaluation will involve the acquisition of relevant information on the project, its activities, outputs, progress, and outcomes that meet the specified objectives of the evaluation. The tasks, in an approximate but overlapping sequence, will include:
1. Preparation of an inception report. This will outline the team’s understanding of the project and evaluation, as well as the approach to be taken;
2. Examination and review of relevant documents and information. This will be done through literature surveys, Internet searches, and examination of project and program documents that have kept track of plans, outputs, resource usage, and progress on the program’s activities;
3. Visits to project sites: This will be done in order to obtain a physical perspective of each site and verification of the extent of progress that has been made;
4. Interviews with stakeholders. The project has many stakeholders all of whom are valuable sources of information and opinion. The team will endeavour to visit and interview all of the key stakeholders (institutions, groups and individuals) so as to gain information that contributes to answering the evaluation questions that have been posed in the TOR. Templates, based on project outputs and TOR evaluation questioners will be used to target and guide interviews with stakeholders. Some interviews are conducted one-on-one, whereas others might require group meetings;
5. Integration of information. This will involve an integration of all information gathered from documents, site visits, and interviews so as to obtain a best picture of the situation regarding each of the attributes specified in the evaluation’s categories of project progress. It will include examination of project processes, project governance and management, project outputs, and signs of achievement of anticipated outcomes;
6. Preparation of a draft report and presentation – this will involve integrating all information into a draft document that, as far as is possible, provides quantitative and qualitative answers to the questions posed in the TOR document;
7. Follow up activities from review. As a result of the review, there may be follow up activities (e.g. documentation, interviews, visits etc.) that address any of the comments that might arise;
8. Preparation and submission of final draft report. A final draft that addresses and incorporates comments from the stakeholders will be submitted to the contracting party.
GEOGRAPHICAL SETTING
PLANET RESOURCES MANAGEMENT operates in the confined borders of Liberia. While our main office is located in Oldest Congo Town in Monrovia, we offer environmental services throughout the country.
QUALITY CONTROL & ASSURANCE APPROACH
Quality Control approach to our clients involves emphasis on the below three aspects:
o Elements such as controls, job management, defined and well managed processes, performance and integrity criteria, and identification of records
o Competence, such as knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications
o Soft elements, such as personnel, integrity, confidence, organizational structure, motivation, team spirit, and quality relationships.
As for quality assurance, we at PRM aid in the management of the quality of raw materials, assemblies, products and components, services related to production and management, production and inspection purposes. We ensure that quality control data evaluation, data validation, and reporting proced¬ures are followed.
LABOR SOURCING AND RECRUITMENT
In the event of a need of recruitment, PRM source technical personnel base on the scope of a project to meet its desire objectives and recruit and train local unskilled staff to supplement the impetus of the technical staff. The sourcing and recruitment is based on the need of a project to expand the human resource capacity needed to achieve a desire project objective.
HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT STANDARDS
Environmental quality management is specified in the International Organization of Standardization (ISO) 14000 Series. PRM assists clients in meeting environmental regulations, preventing pollutions and ensuring continuous improvement both at the national and organizational level. Moreover, we ensure the health, safety and welfare of our clients and their working environment. This is achieved through inspection of policies and other relevant documents, ensuring corrective actions where appropriate and working in conjunction with the clients in structuring their environmental management systems along with the health and safety management plans.
CONFIDENTIALITY
PRM shall not divulge to third parties, without Client’s prior consent, any confidential information obtain from or about the Client, its operations, businesses and personnel. We shall ensure confidentiality of information used for the services of any of our clients except as required for PRM’s services by the client. We prohibit the disclosure, dissemination or publishing of articles without the prior written consent of the client. Besides, upon completion of services involving confidential information, PRM shall return all confidential information upon request. This commitment of confidentiality shall continue even after the termination of an agreement.
CULTURE
With our commitment to both national and international standards, we enhance good working relationship with our clients like customer satisfaction, professionalism and creativity, and efficiency throughout the work process enabling our clients to meet environmental regulations and comply with policy objectives. We shall provide expert advice, research and practical support on all aspects: from strategy and policy, through to programme development, and project implementation. We are committed to providing clients a high-quality service that meets their specific requirements through integrated multi-disciplinary teams, or specialist inputs. PRM primary focus is on the identification of environmental problems and development of remediation methodologies of products, manufacturing and service-oriented activities.
PARTNERSHIPS
To be alle to adequately respond to the growing demand on Environmental Services globally, we have developed strong partnerships other international Environmental and Engineering Firms around the world, including Europe, the USA, Canada, China, South Africa, Nigeria, Lebanon, Turkey, Ghana and Sierra Leone.
WORKING RELATIONSHIP
Our multifarious interests in finding solutions to the myriad of environmental problems are demonstrated in the cordiality of our internal structure couple with an outstanding relationship with our external clients. Salaries and benefits are fabulous and deliver to employees and contractors on time. We are expeditious in responding to complaints receive both internally and externally and apply amicable solutions. This approach has formed a magnificent working relationship in PRM producing achievable results. Some of our key personnel include:
