The Partner you Need for Australian Offshore Wind Development – E-book
Discover how APEM Group, a global leader in environmental consultancy, empowers offshore wind projects across Australia. With deep expertise in...
APEM Group is a trusted global environmental consultancy with a well-established presence in Australia. Our Melbourne office serves as the regional hub for the Asia-Pacific, and we’ve expanded our reach to Western Australia to support projects across the country. From offshore wind to onshore renewables and environmental assessments, our integrated team brings world-class expertise tailored to Australia’s unique landscapes and regulatory environment.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where our offices are located and where our projects take place. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and to all Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders. We recognise and celebrate their cultures, traditions and protocols.
On Demand Webinar: Understanding Marine Mammal Survey Data for Project Approval
Missed our latest webinar? Catch up by watching the recording. We explore key issues relating to marine mammals in environmental impact assessment (EIA), data collection methods and data integration for EIA.
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About APEM Group
Bringing over 30 years of environmental consulting experience in ornithology and marine mammal surveys globally, APEM Group offer high quality environmental services and scientific analysis for marine wildlife surveys to the offshore wind sector.
Key Australia Markets We Operate In
Clean power, clean water and clean infrastructure are some of our planet’s biggest challenges and delivering on these ambitions is key for a thriving shared natural environment. We support our clients in working towards these significant environmental sustainability goals. Partnering with key decision makers across the globe, we bring the brightest minds in environmental science to the toughest challenges faced in achieving environmental and social outcomes that matter.
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Our capabilities and experience
APEM Group are dedicated to supporting Australia’s burgeoning offshore wind sector. Our global environmental consulting expertise in navigating complex and changing requirements is unparalleled.
- Our best practice approach to marine wildlife survey design for birds and marine mammals has been developed through years of practical experience in environmental science, combined with the very latest advancements in technology.
- Our EIA teams have extensive experience in delivering all stages of an Environmental Impact Assessment including screening, scoping and reporting, including project management and the preparation of technical assessments, as well as mitigation design and monitoring specification.
- Our navigational risk and port safety experts help clients to manage shipping and navigation risk, optimise design and enable safe co-existence with other marine users.
- We offer the full range of marine ecology services to clients working in coastal, estuarine and offshore environments, supported by dedicated field teams and accredited laboratories.
- Our LVIA experts are ready to evaluate the landscape and visual effects of a development proposal, as a component of a multi-topic Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Community Focused
At APEM Group, we prioritise the cultivation of social licence throughout project development, ensuring that communities are actively engaged and their concerns are addressed. This commitment is upheld through rigorous data collection and analysis methods, providing clients with comprehensive insights into project risks and effective mitigation strategies. We bolster our expertise by growing our local team, enabling us to navigate the nuances of Australian communities and environments with sensitivity and insight.
Central to our approach is proactive stakeholder engagement, involving a diverse range of parties such as local communities, Indigenous groups, government bodies, and NGOs. Through open dialogue and collaboration, we strive to build consensus and address potential areas of contention early on. Transparency and accountability are core principles guiding our actions; we prioritise clear communication and reporting to keep stakeholders informed and involved at every stage of the project. By earning trust through transparency and delivering on our commitments, we aim to establish ourselves as reliable and responsible partners in environmental sustainability, fostering positive outcomes for both our clients and the communities they serve.
Science, quality & innovation
The quality and standard of the scientific data we collect and analyse provides us with insights that our clients use to make the big decisions. The precision, accuracy and reliability of our data are the tenets of the trust our clients put in us.
We develop innovative tools and award-winning solutions. Our technology innovations have solved specific problems, helped predict possibilities and allowed our clients to see the big picture.
- H2OVER, high resolution survey that allows a user to ‘virtually’ drive or fly through an area from their desktop.
- WILDetect, using Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning techniques, WILDetect aims to develop a methodology for detecting maritime bio ecosystems.
- Glint & Glare Software, developed in conjunction with the NUI Maynooth, our software ensures you receive competent reflection assessments.
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Supporting Australia’s first steps into offshore wind energy
Through our network of specialist brands and strong presence in Australia and Europe, APEM Group brings decades of expertise to environmental impact assessments for wind farm developments. For over two decades, we have been at the forefront of guiding projects in both regions, transferring knowledge, innovation, and best practices across continents.
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Webinar summary: The challenge of offshore wind coexisting with shipping, navigation and the ports industry
In the second of our series of webinars to support the offshore wind industry in Australia, APEM Group considered the...
Offshore wind in Australia – ensuring the industry is informed by the best available information
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