Roux Associates believes that tomorrow’s most important environmental issues will focus on the conservation of precious water and energy resources and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Wherever possible, we incorporate these sustainability goals into the solution of environmental problems for our clients.
We recognize that conventional site remediation technologies are not always environmentally sustainable. Our Engineers evaluate the net environmental benefit, as well as the economic cost of site remediation projects. We look at energy saving, waste minimization and protection of natural resources alternatives as part of our site remediation feasibility studies. We also evaluate the water usage (water footprint) and carbon emissions (carbon footprint) of various remedial alternatives as a metric for comparison purposes. Finally, we are experienced at evaluating the overall impact, or the so called “Triple Bottom Line” of economic, environmental and social impacts of various remedial actions or approaches.
Our Engineered Natural Systems (ENS®) Group has developed and employed industry leading “Green” technologies for many of our site remediation projects, including Constructed Treatment Wetlands, phytoremediation plots and natural media filters for over 20 years. We have also developed Green technologies for the treatment of stormwater and various wastewater streams at active manufacturing facilities, saving our clients money while improving their overall Sustainability record.
Our Compliance and Corporate Services Group typically provides water use, energy use and carbon footprint as part of our facility audits. We can also provide greenhouse gas assessment and reporting support, and explore the potential value of emission reduction projects in the context of potentially applicable regulatory programs (e.g., Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), Western Climate Initiative, and the widely anticipated Federal Cap and Trade Program).
DOMANI, a subsidiary of Roux associates, works with clients to achieve energy efficiency and process improvement, greenhouse gas reduction and strategic sustainability planning and development. A full description of the services provided by DOMANI can be found at www.domani.com. The Roux/Domani team helps take our clients from regulatory compliance through contaminated site cleanup and on to sustainability.
