What EMM Consulting Does

EMM Consulting is a major environmental consulting firm operating across Australia and Canada with over 300 technical professionals working from nine offices. The firm provides environmental assessment, heritage management, and strategic planning advisory services to public and private sector clients across diverse industries and project scales. EMM Consulting operates from its head office in Sydney alongside offices in Newcastle, Perth, and other locations to deliver projects spanning infrastructure, energy, mining, and urban development sectors.

Environmental and Planning Services

The firm prepares environmental impact assessments and strategic advice for major infrastructure and development projects requiring approval under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and state planning legislation. EMM Consulting conducts environmental permitting and regulatory approvals support for complex projects including transmission infrastructure, renewable energy developments, and major transport corridors. The practice carries out social impact assessments, biodiversity assessments, and environmental monitoring programs to support project delivery and compliance requirements.

Heritage and Cultural Services

The team specialises in heritage management for projects operating under Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and other NSW heritage legislation. EMM Consulting provides cultural heritage assessments, Indigenous consultation processes, and heritage impact statements for major development projects. The firm works with clients to manage archaeological investigations and heritage conservation requirements across urban redevelopment and infrastructure projects.

Major Projects and Strategic Advisory

EMM Consulting holds extensive experience delivering approvals and environmental services for major infrastructure projects including the WestConnex M4-M8 Link Tunnels and Redfern Station Upgrade in NSW. The firm provides strategic business advisory services covering project feasibility, regulatory risk assessment, and sustainability planning for clients across mining, energy, and urban development sectors. The practice operates across renewable energy zones and transmission planning projects supporting Australia's energy transition objectives.

Service Areas and Sectors

The firm serves clients across Australia and internationally, with particular strength in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia for environmental and planning services. EMM Consulting works across multiple sectors including:

• Energy and renewable infrastructure projects
• Mining and resource development
• Transport and major infrastructure
• Urban development and community facilities
• Water resources and waste management