International
VERTEX has extensive experience and a solid reputation of providing environmental consulting services across the globe. Our unique approach in working internationally has been in the development of partnerships with local in-country experts in combination with our US based environmental consultants. In this manner, we can provide our clients consistent, high quality work products in a rapid time frame.
Through a combination of partnerships and in-country staff, VERTEX has over 5,800 professionals located globally. We are considered the resident experts in over 50 countries and in many locations, are working closely with regulatory authorities as they develop environmental policies and practices. Most recently, VERTEX has completed work in Croatia, Argentina, Spain, Mexico, rural China, and Guam. For more information of some of our project work, please visit our project profiles.
As all international work is dually managed by senior staff in the United States and staff in the actual countries where the work is performed, VERTEX is able to provide our clients with the product they have come to expect. Our team has resources in over 50 countries, thereby eliminating most language and cultural barriers. The success of this approach has enabled our international practice to expand over 2000% in the last several years. Services provided include:
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
- Customized to meet clients’ needs, scope of work and timeline
- Completed in Accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards and/or local protocals
- Competitive Fees
Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
- Intrusive field sampling of soil and groundwater
- Soil vapor and indoor air surveys
- Geophysical survey oversight
- Monitoring well installation and well development
- Lead based paint, asbestos, and mold assessments
- Local regulatory review
Portfolio Risk Management Services
- Third-Party Review and Analysis
- Environmental Risk Prioritization
- Financial Analysis of Environmental Risk
- Inspection/Evaluation of High-Risk Assets
- Property Specific Environmental Risk Valuations
- Risk Mitigation Strategies for Rating Agency Review
Merger, Acquisition & Divestiture Services
The merger, acquisition and divestiture industry operates under strict, time-critical deadlines. At VERTEX, we maintain a constant sense of urgency in order to provide the highest quality consultation within the timeframe set forth by the client. Areas typically evaluated include:
- Analysis for potential on-site and off-site sources of soil and groundwater contamination
- Regulatory issues (e.g. analysis of wastewater and air discharges, oil and hazardous material storage, general health and safety, etc.)
- Financial quantification of environmental risk
Our goal is to add value to your business by reducing the environmental risk. Through our consulting and management services we can assist you in identifying aspects that have the potential of making a significant financial impact and advise on how to manage the associated liabilities and non-compliance issues.
