SRK Consulting, a leading firm with expertise in engineering and environmental solutions, has made strides in sectors such as mining, infrastructure, environment, water management and energy across the African continent over the last 50 years.
Since its inception in 1974, SRK Consulting has developed a culture of innovation focused on empowering its staff to push the boundaries of their fields while seeking solutions at the intersection of their various disciplines.
Over these past five decades, SRK has grown from its three founding engineers into
a global network of 1700 professionals, united by a shared commitment to
excellence. Its impact is arguably strongest in Africa, where the firm is deeply involved in addressing the continent’s evolving needs for sustainable solutions amidst a landscape of rapid development. It is particularly attuned to the environmental, social and governance (ESG) components of consulting engineering.
“The ongoing integration of ESG confirms SRK’s approach that good engineering is a holistic and complex process that must address myriad risks,” notes Andrew van Zyl, Managing Director of SRK Consulting (South Africa). “This applies to every stage in the economic value chain.”
Sustainability risks
ESG considerations are increasingly impacting projects across mining, water management, infrastructure and energy sectors, necessitating proactive strategies that extend beyond mitigation.
“The evolving global ESG framework places social aspects at the centre of the project lifecycle,” Van Zyl explains, stressing a need for decision-makers to consider issues such as gender, human rights, vulnerability and livelihoods in development planning and implementation.
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