ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Preparation of Environmental Impact Statements and environmental risk studies.

At B + F we have more than 15 years of experience in the preparation and presentation of MIAs, we know that they are the starting point of any successful project. The Environmental Impact Statement (MIA) is an instrument of environmental policy that has the objective of preventing, mitigating and restoring damage to the environment, as well as regulating works or activities to avoid or reduce their negative effects on the environment and on human health. It consists of a technical-scientific study that indicates the effects that a work or activity may have on the environment. The MIA is presented to Semarnat for evaluation and possible authorization. Once the works or activity projects are authorized, the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (Profepa) must verify compliance with the established terms and conditions. The Risk Study is presented together with the MIA when the activities to be carried out are considered by the LGEEPA as highly risky.

Preparation of supporting technical studies.

At B + F we seek to facilitate the development of projects with high commercial and environmental value, which is why we have a high-level multidisciplinary team which allows us to accompany our clients from start to finish. For this reason we have the capacity and experience to carry out, if necessary, a technical justification study (ETJ) according to what is established by the General Law of Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection (LGEEPA) when it is desired to make a change in land use from forestry to a different one, for example, agricultural.

Environmental audits and expertise.

Prevention is our best ally, which is why at B + F we carry out environmental audits on our clients, in order to know the possible risks and areas that must be strengthened to avoid fines and sanctions from PROFEPA and other authorities. We like to be prepared and avoid any risk and contingency that could generate losses and hurt the prestige of our clients.

Environmental monitoring and supervision.

We know the importance of reducing the environmental impact in our clients’ projects, which is why at B + F we carry out environmental monitoring and supervision in order to quantify the possible impact and design a personalized action plan.

Environmental compliance program deployment.

At B + F We know that our clients are committed to caring for the environment and complying with the Law, for this reason and so that they do not have to worry about the execution of various environmental actions; We are in charge of the execution of environmental programs and resolutions at the federal, state and municipal level.

Integration of Single Environmental License (LAU)

We formulate the LAU for companies that generate waste, discharge pollutants into the water, air and/or cause noise and vibrations onto their environment, when carrying out any of their activities, regardless of their line of business .

Personnel training and instruction.

Prevention is among our core principles. At B + F we have developed training and updating courses on the environmental-legal field for our clients’ staff members. We are convinced that this activity significantly reduces the risk of non-compliance with the Law, closures, fines and any harmful effects.

Development of waste management programs.

At B + F we like to be at the forefront of environmental issues. Besides the basic legal requirements, when creating waste programs we incorporate the concepts of regeneration and circular economy.

Creation of accident prevention programs.

For our clients, the protection and well-being of their staff and social ecosystem is main priority, which is why we design programs aimed at accident prevention and risk reduction.

Polluted site characterization.

We carry out all actions necessary to eliminate or reduce pollutants down to health-safe, environment-safe and community-safe levels, or necessary to prevent the dissemination of pollutants in accordance with the General Law for Prevention and Integral Management of Residues (LGPGIR) and other elements of the current legal framework.

CERTIFICATION AND EHS.

At B + F we acknowledge the importance of being able to count on professionals who know about Safety, Health and the Environment, so that they can help detect, analyze and eliminate risk situations such as accidents and diseases. That is why we accompany our clients all along the EHS Certification process.

Equator Principles and IFC Standards.

Always in tune with global trends, at B + F we have a specialized team that is able to include the Equator Principles in our clients’ projects. These Principles provide a framework for financial institutions to manage environmental and social issues related to the projects they finance anywhere in the world and within all industrial sectors, such as mining, oil and gas, and forestry. They are based on the Performance Standards of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and apply to projects exceeding US $10 million.

ANNUAL OPERATION CERTIFICATE (COA) PROCESSING.

At B + F we handle and monitor the COA process, which is used to report emissions and pollutant transference from establishments. We work with the actors required to present it, such as fixed sources of federal jurisdiction, large generators of hazardous waste, waste management service providers, those that discharge wastewater to receiving bodies that are national waters and those that generate 25,000 tons. or more of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (tCO₂e) from emissions of Compounds and Greenhouse Gases (CyGEI) from the productive sectors.

Formulation of Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Risk Studies.

At B + F we have more than 15 years of experience in the preparation and presentation of MIAs, we know that they are the starting point of any successful project. The Environmental Impact Statement (MIA) is an environmental policy mechanism which intends to prevent, reduce and restore damage to the environment, as well as to regulate works or activities in order to avoid or reduce their negative impact on both the environment and human health. It consists of a technical-scientific study which points out the impact a work or activity can trigger on the environment. The MIA is submitted to SEMARNAT for its evaluation and potential authorization. Once the projects for works or activities have been approved, the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA) must verify their compliance with the approved terms and conditions. The Risk Assessment Study is submitted together with the MIA when the activities to be carried out are considered high risk by the LGEEPA.

SURVEYING WITH PHOTOGRAMMETRY, LIDAR AND REMOTE SENSING DRONES.

B + F offers to recognize the environmental characteristics in which the territories of interest to our clients are located, providing a vision through new technologies such as photogrammetry, remote sensing and LiDAR. These products are used for different applications in cadastre, tourism, mining, engineering projects, among others.