We work with lenders and developers on major development projects around the world.
About Earth Active
Understanding Risk In The Context Of The Project And Its Financing
Earth Active is an award-winning, finance-led environmental and social consultancy. We work with lenders and developers on major development projects around the world.
Environmental & Social Risk Management
Our role is to understand and manage environmental and social issues that could affect the project or its financing.
We assist lenders to understand the E&S risks associated with a project. We review the work already done, identify gaps and advise on how they should be addressed.
We help developers meet the E&S requirements of international lenders and investors, addressing issues that could delay financing, affect project bankability or create risks during delivery. Our work helps identify and resolve gaps, demonstrate alignment with lender expectations and provide the evidence financiers need to make informed investment decisions.
Specialist Advisory Services
Our services include ESDD, ESIA, ESMS and Independent Environmental and Social Consultant (IESC) services, including ongoing E&S monitoring. We also provide specialist biodiversity assessments and management planning, including Critical Habitat Assessments (CHAs), Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs), Biodiversity Offset Plans (BOPs) and Biodiversity Offset Management Plans (BOMPs), helping developers address material biodiversity risks that could affect financing and project viability.
We consider what the technical findings mean for the project and its financing.
International Standards & Local Expertise
Much of our work is on projects in emerging markets, often in remote locations. Site visits, stakeholder engagement and local expertise are an important part of understanding what is happening on the ground.
Each team is put together around the needs of the project, drawing on technical and local expertise from associates where needed.
Our Approach
International Standards & Risk Management
Our work applies relevant international E&S requirements, including the IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles, as well as other lender requirements.
We take a proportionate approach to these risks. We consider the significance of the issue, the project context and the financing requirements, and focus our work where it is needed.
Certified B Corp
Independent certification
2025 award
Excellence in ESG Risk & Investment
Advisory Award (UK), Capital Finance International
Reach Out To The Earth Active Team
Our People
Leadership Team
A multidisciplinary team combining technical expertise with lender, commercial, and project experience.
Neil Jeffery
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Ward
Commercial and Operations Director
Brendan Cuddihy
Director – Technical Services
Hamza Hassan
Director – Lender Engagement & Strategic Growth
Val Votrin
Technical Director – ESIA & ESDD
Tejasvini Chalikonda
Senior Consultant
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Our Experience
The Sectors We Work With
Agriculture & Forestry
Civic Infrastructure
Energy Extractives
Financial Intermediaries
Manufacturing & Industrial
Renewable Energy
Transport Infrastructure
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