Renewable energy

Land use and easements, birds and bats, supply chain, neighboring communities.

Road infrastructure

Land acquisition and resettlement, labor influx, road safety, material sources.

Hydropower

Environmental flows, aquatic habitat, dam safety, cumulative impacts in the basin.

Mining

Water, tailings and mine closure, resettlement, security and human rights.

Transmission lines

Easements, bird collision and electrocution, Indigenous Peoples, cultural heritage.

Maritime and ports

Dredging, coastal and marine habitats, artisanal fishing and livelihoods.

Oil & gas

Emissions, spill prevention and response, security, community relations.

Agribusiness

Land-use change, water, primary supply chain, labor conditions.

Banks and investment funds

Environmental and social risk management systems, transaction screening and due diligence.

Water and sanitation

Effluent discharges, sludge management, odors, community health and safety.

Telecommunications

Tower siting, land access, contractor management.

Tourism and hospitality

Sensitive ecosystems and protected areas, water, local employment, cultural heritage.

Why Watenka?

What sets us apart

12+ years of experience

A consolidated track record in environmental and social consulting for infrastructure and energy projects in Latin America.

Command of international standards

IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, GRI, ISSB, TCFD, TNFD and multilateral bank frameworks.

Deep regulatory knowledge

We understand local environmental and social regulation in Latin America: environmental licensing, prior consultation, land acquisition, occupational health and safety.

Multilingual delivery

Deliverables in English and Spanish, with capacity in Italian and Portuguese. Well suited to internationally financed projects.

Boutique agility

Personal attention, a flexible structure and a fast response to complex requirements.

Do you have a project in one of these sectors?

See how we approach environmental and social due diligence or a gap analysis, or write to us directly.

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