Environmental & Social Impact Assessment
Integrated impact assessments and baseline studies to inform responsible project planning.
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Getting the balance right
Responsible development.
Connected thinking.
Environmental and social consulting, strengthened by digital solutions. Regional insight and practical expertise for the decisions that shape projects, people and places.
Based in Zambia. Supporting responsible development across Africa.
Armitage Environmental and Social Consulting is a Zambia-based consulting firm specialising in integrated sustainability solutions. Headquartered in Lusaka, we support clients across the mining, agriculture, power and manufacturing sectors.
We lead Environmental and Social Impact Assessments in compliance with national regulatory requirements and international financial institution standards, evaluating project impacts against the environmental and social performance criteria of the IFC, AfDB and World Bank. We also help clients strengthen their environmental, social and governance performance by establishing management systems aligned with international best practice.
Our multidisciplinary team combines technical expertise with regional insight. We help organisations navigate complex regulatory frameworks, manage environmental and social risks and embed sustainable practices throughout the project lifecycle.
2018Delivering environmental and social consulting since January 2018
40+Assignments across mining, energy, agriculture, conservation and infrastructure
IFC · AfDB · World BankInternational standards our assessments are measured against
Our values
Getting the balance right.
- Developmentwith environmental protection
- Business objectiveswith community needs
- Global standardswith local realities
Our expertise
Clarity at every stage
of your project.
From early assessment to implementation, monitoring and review.
Due Diligence & Audits
Environmental and social reviews for investors, financial institutions and project operators.
Explore ESDD services →Resettlement Action Planning
Field research, asset surveys and engagement to support fair and transparent resettlement processes.
Explore resettlement planning →Social Research & Stakeholder Engagement
Inclusive consultation and social analysis grounded in the experiences of affected communities.
Explore social services →Environmental & Social Management Systems
Design, implementation and improvement of management systems suited to operational needs.
Explore management systems →Health, Safety & Environment
HSE audits and advisory support for safe and compliant project delivery.
Explore HSE support →Find your starting point
Two questions.
One clear next step.
Tell us where your project is and which sector you work in. We’ll point you to the service that fits, and show where we’ve done it before.
Tell us about your project and we’ll recommend where to start.
Talk to our team →Armitage Digital Applications
Consulting knowledge.
Digital possibilities.
Our digital solutions bring environmental and social management into focus. Discuss the right approach for your organisation, from management systems to grievance redress.
Environmental & Social Management System
Explore Armitage’s digital ESMS solution and discuss how it could support your environmental and social management approach.
Request a demonstration →Grievance Redress Mechanism Systems
Discuss a digital approach to grievance redress that reflects your project context and stakeholder needs.
Request a demonstration →From the field
Where our work happens.
Industries & project experience
Grounded in real-world work.
Supporting clients across diverse sectors and complex operating environments.
People and places
Field research and stakeholder engagement inform our understanding of project impacts.
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Project insight
Regional experience and multidisciplinary expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
Explore the project portfolio →“Thank you for the constructive collaboration with Credit Suisse on this mandate, it was a pleasure working with Armitage Environmental and Social Consulting both on- and off-site.”
Selected clients
Trusted by developers, investors and partners.
Let’s work together
Your next project.
Our combined expertise.
Talk to our team about consulting support or a digital solution for your organisation.