Our Projects

EEM has evaluated multiple projects and technical cooperation programmes funded by multilateral agencies including the IDB, World Bank and others.

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and related entities:

• Final Evaluation of IDB Technical Cooperation “Support for Improvement of Solid Waste Management in Jamaica (JA-T1182)” undertaken by the Development Bank of Jamaica Enterprise Team; evaluation of studies on Riverton closure, solid waste characterisation and restructuring of the NSWMA (2025)

• Project Completion Report (PCR), WASA Modernization and Wastewater Infrastructure Rehabilitation (TT-L1018) (April 2023 – January 2024)

• Final Evaluation of the IDB-funded Water Supply Improvement Programme undertaken by the NWC in the Kingston Metropolitan Area and preparation of PCR (March – July 2021)

• Final Evaluation of the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF) project – Extending Financial Services Directly to Rural Jamaican Farmers (2015–2016)

• Final Evaluation of the Citi Micro Entrepreneurship Awards for the Caribbean (2014)

• Final Evaluation of the MIF project – Microfranchise as a Tool for Economic Promotion of Youth at Risk (2013–2014)

• Final Evaluation of the MIF project – Strengthening and Promoting Women Entrepreneurs in Jamaica (2013)

• Final Evaluation of the MIF project – Provision of Remittance and Other Financial Services in Rural Jamaica MSMEs (2013)

• Mid-term Evaluation of the programme for Expanding Access to Financial Services for Rural Microenterprises in Jamaica (2012–2013)

• Final Evaluation of the MIF project – Promotion of Consumer Protection in the Caribbean (2012–2013)

• Portfolio evaluation of IDB projects to assess reasons for delays and disbursement issues, with recommendations for improvement (2012)

• Final Evaluation of the MIF project – “Collaborate to Compete: Using Intellectual Property to Improve the Competitiveness of Jamaican MSMEs” (2011–2012)

Regional and other evaluations:

• University of the West Indies / IDB – Final Evaluation of the Technical Cooperation Project “Design Concepts for Climate Change Resilient Buildings” (2013)

• UNITAR – Assessment of the implementation of the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals for fifteen Caribbean countries; preparation of regional workshop proceedings (2013)

• World Bank / LATINOSAN – Country reports for Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago on the status of sanitation for presentation at LATINOSAN III (2013)

Suriname Water Company (N.V. Surinaamsche Waterleiding Maatschappij):
• Final Evaluation of IDB-funded Water Supply Infrastructure Rehabilitation project in Paramaribo (2017)
• Mid-term Evaluation of the same project (2013–2014)

EEM has managed and overseen soil contamination assessments and remediation at industrial and commercial sites.

A few of our projects:

• Golden Grove Sugar Factory – Oversight of remediation of oil-contaminated soils and guidance to closure and decommissioning activities (2014–2020)

• Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission – Soil assessment at 78cef Hagley Park Road, Kingston, to determine contamination from prior use as a chemical manufacturing establishment (2018)

• GK Foods (Grace Food Processors (Meats), Westmoreland) – Soil Contamination Assessment and Remediation Plan associated with an oil spill at the facility (2017)

• Lloyd Peak – Soils investigation for lead contamination at 10 Red Pond Road and recommendations for corrective action (2006)

EEM has supported multiple renewable energy developments in Jamaica through feasibility studies, environmental assessments and bid support.

WIND:
• BMR Energy LLC – Technical Feasibility Study and Initial Environmental Assessment for proposed further expansion (9.9 MW) of the 34 MW Wind Farm at Munro, St. Elizabeth (2016)

• Tamarind Energy Ltd – Technical Feasibility Study and Initial Environmental Assessment for proposed 36.3 MW Wind Farm in French Park, Manchester, to accompany a bid in response to OUR RFP (2016)

• Oakridge Power LLC – Technical Feasibility Study and Initial Environmental Assessment for expansion of the 3 MW JPS Wind Farm at Munro by 34–42 MW, for GOJ RFP (2013)

• Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd – Environmental Impact Assessment for establishment of 3 MW Wind Turbines in St. Elizabeth (2010)

SOLAR:
• Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd – Rapid Environmental Assessment for potential solar PV sites at Amity Hall and Goodyear, St. Thomas, for GPE RFP (2023)

Wigton Energy Ltd:
• Permit application submitted to NEPA for establishment of a 49.83 MW solar farm to supply JPSCo (2025)
• Rapid Environmental Assessment for potential solar PV site at Lionel Town, Clarendon, for GPE RFP (2024)

Tamarind Energy Ltd:
• Rapid Environmental Assessments for potential solar PV sites at Lionel Town, Clarendon and Orange Bay, Hanover, for GPE RFP (2024)

Innovative Energy Company Ltd:
• Rapid Environmental Assessments for potential solar PV sites at Mango Valley, St. Mary and Jamaica Broilers, Spring Village, St. Catherine, for GPE RFP (2024)

North Star Development Jamaica Ltd:
• Initial Environmental Reviews for 10 MW Utility-Scale Solar Project in Hill Run, St. Catherine and 25 MW Utility-Scale Solar Project in Spicy Hill, Trelawny, for GOJ RFP (2013)

SunEdison Spain Construction SLU:
• Initial Environmental Review for development of a 50 MW solar farm in Westmoreland, Jamaica, for GOJ RFP (2013)

HYDROPOWER:
• Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd – Pre- and post-construction monitoring of the Black River upstream and downstream of the Maggotty Hydropower plant expansion (2012–2014); EIA for the 6 MW expansion (2011)

• Rapid Environmental Assessment for potential hydropower and wind power sites (Great River and Maggotty; Palisadoes, Munro and Hellshire) being considered by JPS for alternative energy (2008)

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventories provide detailed accounting of heat-trapping gases such as CO₂ and CH₄ emitted or removed due to human activities over a specific period.

Selected assignments:

• Claude Davis & Associates / Meteorological Services of Jamaica – GHG inventory for the waste sector for Jamaica’s Second National Communication (SNC) under the UNFCCC, based on the 2006 IPCC Guidelines (2007–2008)

• NMIA – Prepared a GHG Inventory and Air Emissions Inventory Report for stack and fugitive emissions (2013)

• Ministry of Water, Land, Environment & Climate Change – GHG Inventory for the waste sector for Jamaica’s Third National Communication under the UNFCCC (2015–2016)

Carrying capacity studies assess the maximum level of activity or population that an environment can sustain without unacceptable negative impacts.

Selected studies:

• Worthy Park Distillery – Management and Operational Plan including an assessment of the carrying capacity for the Worthy Park Estate Visitor Centre (2020)

• Juici Beef Ltd – Carrying Capacity Study for the development of a theme park at Lot 2 Clarendon Park (2009)

EEM develops environmental policies and strategies for government agencies locally and regionally to address key environmental challenges.

Selected assignments:

• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – Compiled the Unintentional Persistent Organic Pollutants (UPOPs) section of the National Inventory on POPs to update Jamaica’s National Implementation Plan (NIP) for POPs management, under the Stockholm Convention (2020–2021)

• National Environment and Planning Agency – Facilitator for the Plastic Waste Minimization Project, Integrated Waste Management Policy Dialogue Session (2020)

• Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica – Hazardous Waste Management Manual for Energy Efficiency & Conservation interventions in the public sector (2019)

• Ministry of Water, Land, Environment & Climate Change – Greenhouse Gas Inventory for the waste sector for Jamaica’s 3rd National Communication under the UNFCCC (2015–2016)

• Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) – Situational Analysis and Feasibility Study on Sustainable Recycling Opportunities for Community Empowerment in Jamaica (2014)

Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) / Government of Jamaica:
• National Chemical Emergency Response Protocol for government agencies responding to chemical incidents (2011)
• Water Safety Plan for Spanish Town Water Supply (2006–2007)
• National Sanitation Policy (2005)
• Medical Waste Management Policy for the Ministry of Health (2005)

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB):
• Integrated Waste Management Strategy and Action Plan addressing solid and hazardous waste and wastewater issues, coordinated by PIOJ (2009–2010)

• National Solid Waste Management Project – Project Manager and Consultant on policy, institutional and regulatory issues, including development of the National Solid Waste Management Policy and Act (1999–2002)

• Rural Water Supply Ltd – National strategy to address social water provision to vulnerable persons in Jamaica (2008)
• World Bank / Water and Sanitation Programme – CARICOM Sanitation Survey, regional workshop proceedings and Caribbean sanitation situation paper (2008)
• Ministry of Water and Housing / Ministry of Health & Environment – Jamaica’s Country Sanitation Report for LATINOSAN (2007)
• Claude Davis & Associates / Meteorological Services of Jamaica – GHG inventory for the waste sector for Jamaica’s Second National Communication under the UNFCCC (2007–2008)
• Ministry of Land & Environment / Ministry of Health / UNITAR – Inter-ministerial Coordinating Mechanism for management of chemicals and chemical wastes (2006)
• NEPA / UNDP – National Inventory of POPs under the Stockholm Convention (2004)
• CIDA / ENACT – Procedures and Guidelines for implementing Environmental Stewardship initiatives within the Public Sector (2002–2004)
• Coastal Water Improvement Programme (CWIP) – Policy Framework for implementing a Wastewater Operators Certification and Licensing Programme (2001–2002)
• UNDP / Ministry of Water – Jamaica’s First National Communication to the UNFCCC, environmental consultancy on waste and wastewater inventories for methane emissions (1999)

Conditions in permits and licences issued by NEPA often require permittees to prepare and submit operational management plans. These plans help minimise or eliminate potential adverse environmental impacts and improve operational efficiency.

EEM has prepared and/or supported development of:

• Waste Management Plans
• Operation, Maintenance and Contingency Plans
• Closure (Decommissioning) Plans
• Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans
• Spill Management Plans
• Compliance Plans
• Water Quality Monitoring Plans

These plans have been developed for numerous industrial, manufacturing, energy, waste management and infrastructure facilities across Jamaica.

Air Emissions Inventories help organisations determine whether the types and loading of pollutants generated by operations require an Air Pollutant Discharge Licence (APDL) from the NRCA. EEM also conducts air dispersion modelling to simulate how pollutants disperse from stack and fugitive sources.

Selected assignments:

• Hampden Distillery – Air Emissions Inventory to determine APDL requirements following conversion from Bunker C fuel to LNG (2021)

• GK Foods (Grace Food Processors (Meats) – Air Emissions Inventory to determine APDL requirements following conversion from Bunker C fuel to LNG (2020) and based on subsequent changes in emission sources and operating scenarios (2025)

• Long Pond Distillers Ltd – Air Emissions Inventory to determine APDL requirements after changing from Bunker C oil boiler to LPG boiler (2025)

Clarendon Distillers Ltd:
• Air Emissions Inventory for proposed CHP power generating facility (2022)
• Air Emissions Inventory following conversion from Bunker C fuel to LNG (2020)

• Serge Island Dairies Ltd – Air Emissions Inventory to determine need for air emissions licence from NEPA (2018)

• J. Wray & Nephew, Spanish Town Road – Air Emissions Inventory to determine need for air emissions licence from NEPA (2018)

• Nestlé Jamaica Ltd – Air Emissions Inventory to determine whether the facility is a major or significant emitter and APDL requirements from NEPA (2015)

• Nestlé Jamaica Ltd / Musson International Dairies – Air Dispersion Model and Air Emissions Licence application for Bog Walk facility (2016)

• Pan Caribbean Sugar Company – Air Emissions Inventory and Air Dispersion Model for renewal of Air Pollutant Discharge Licence (2016, 2023)

• NMIA Airports Ltd – Air Emissions Inventory Report and Air Dispersion Model for stack and fugitive sources to support APDL application to NEPA (2013, 2017)

• Worthy Park Sugar Factory – Air Emissions Inventory and Dispersion Model for APDL renewal (2020, 2025)

EEM supports organisations in implementing Environmental and Quality Management Systems using standards such as ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and HACCP. Work typically includes gap analyses, procedure development, training, internal audits and certification support.

Selected assignments:

• J. Wray & Nephew – Facilitated implementation of ISO 14001:2015 EMS for the Agricultural Division (New Yarmouth Estate, Appleton Sugar Factory and Appleton Distillery) (2018–2020)

• Federated Pharmaceuticals 2014 Ltd. – Facilitated the update of approximately 100 procedures and work instructions governing operations at the manufacturing facility (2015)

• Clarendon Distillers Ltd. (CDL) – Assisted with implementation of a HACCP system (2014–2017)

• Nestlé Jamaica Ltd. – Assisted in implementation of ISO 14001:2004 EMS by developing lists of applicable legal and other requirements and monitoring and measurement requirements for OHS and Environmental Management (2010)

• Bureau of Standards Jamaica – Established Quality and Environmental Management Systems to ISO 9001:2008 and 14001:2004 standards in collaboration with Maxine Campbell & Associates (2009–2011)

• Water Resources Authority (WRA) – Provided training on ISO 9001:2000 implementation using IWA4 guidelines for local government bodies and prepared a guidance document (2008)

Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association / CIDA ENACT:
• Provided technical assistance to manufacturing companies (Jamaica Citrus Growers Ltd., Turbolife and Lasco) to prepare Environmental Management Programmes (2008)
• Provided technical assistance to J. Wray & Nephew and Federated Pharmaceuticals to implement ISO 14001:2004 EMS; Federated Pharmaceuticals was certified in December 2008 and J. Wray & Nephew in January 2009 (2007–2009)

• Norman Manley International Airport Ltd – Developed and implemented an EMS to ISO 14001:2004 standard (2007–2009)

• Kaiser Jamaica Bauxite Co. – Collaborated to establish an EMS, identify significant aspects and develop procedures and responsibilities (2001)

• WINDALCO (formerly ALCAN Jamaica Ltd.) – Assisted with EMS implementation, waste management, environmental compliance obligations and maintenance of ISO 14001 certification (2000–2010)

Environmental Audits are conducted at existing facilities to evaluate compliance with environmental regulations, best practices and company-specific requirements. These audits identify gaps in Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and support continual improvement.

Selected audit and compliance assignments:

• Pepsi Jamaica Ltd – Environmental Compliance Audit to assess compliance with legal and other requirements, including national laws and company requirements (2025)

• MBJ Airport Ltd – Environmental Management System (EMS) Gap Audit to ISO 14001:2015 to determine actions required for EMS implementation and certification (2023)

• JAMALCO – Legal Compliance Audit at the facility as a requirement of the company’s ISO 14001 EMS certification (2019)

• International Organisation for Migration (IOM) – Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Audit including interviews, document review, site inspections and recommendations (2018)

• National Health Fund – Environmental Audit and Risk Assessment of the Pharmaceutical Division at 78 Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston, including IAQ, water and waste audits, occupational and environmental risk assessment, and development of a Waste Management Policy (2016)

• BMR Ltd – Due diligence Environmental Compliance Assessment of three power plants in Jamaica: WKPP and Doctor Bird 1 & 2 (2015)

Nestlé Jamaica Ltd:
• Lead Auditor for ISO 14001:2004 EMS and OHSAS 18001:2007 OHSMS internal audit prior to Stage 2 certification; Nestlé achieved certification in December 2010 (2010)
• Gap Audit to facilitate implementation of ISO 14001:2004 EMS and OHSAS 18001:2007 systems (2010)

Sugar and distillery sector audits:
• Long Pond Sugar Factory – Environmental Gap Audits (2011, 2013)
• Golden Grove Sugar Factory – Environmental Gap Audit (2011)
• Hampden Distillery – Environmental Gap Audit (2011)
• Clarendon Distillers Ltd – Environmental Gap Audit (2011)
• Appleton Sugar Factory – Environmental Gap Audit (2011)
• New Yarmouth Distillery – Environmental Gap Audit (2011)
• Appleton Distillery – Environmental Gap Audit (2010)

Alumina & bauxite sector:
• Alumina Partners of Jamaica (ALPART) – Lead Internal Auditor for full system audit of ISO 14001:2004 EMS prior to Stage 1 certification; Legal Compliance Audit for EMS implementation (2008)
• WINDALCO (formerly ALCAN Jamaica Ltd.) – Compliance Auditor and Lead Auditor for scheduled internal audits of the ISO 14001 EMS (2000–2010)

National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ):
• Technical Expert for site evaluations, application reviews, report writing, and training (2012–2014)
• Executive Committee member reviewing EMS/QMS audit reports and recommending certification decisions (2011–2013)
• Lead Auditor, EMS ISO 14001:2004, for numerous audits between 2004 and 2012, including manufacturers of food and beverage, canned and frozen products, automotive components and more.

Noise Assessments evaluate existing or potential noise levels in various environments. Using precision digital noise meters, data are collected and analysed on noise sources, frequency and amplitude to determine compliance with relevant standards and impacts on surrounding communities.

Selected noise assessments:

• Pepsi Cola Bottling Company, Jamaica (2023, 2025)
• Clarendon Distillers Ltd. (2023)
• Musson International Dairies Ltd (formerly Nestlé Jamaica Ltd.) (2014, 2015, 2022)
• Windalco – Port Esquivel (2015)
• Windalco – Ewarton Works (2015)
• Blue Mountain Renewables (BMR) Wind Turbine Project (2013, 2016)

Indoor Air Quality Assessments (IAQAs) ensure that air inside buildings and workspaces is healthy and comfortable for occupants. Assessments include facility inspections and measurement of key indicators such as CO, CO₂, temperature, relative humidity, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), mould spores and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Selected IAQA assignments include:

• Jamaica Cooperative Credit Union League (2025)
• Pepsi Cola Bottling Company, Jamaica (2023, 2025)
• Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Geoscience Department (2025)
• Allied Insurance Brokers Ltd (2025)
• HGS Jamaica (2025)
• Main Event Entertainment (2025)
• AIC (Jamaica) Ltd (2025)
• Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (2015, 2018, 2024)
• Kinetic Engineering Services Ltd. (2024)
• Clarendon Distillers Ltd. (2023)
• Musson International Dairies Ltd / Serge Dairies (2014, 2015, 2021)
• E-Learning Jamaica (2020)
• Massy Distribution (2019, 2020)
• Ministry of Finance (2018, 2019)
• The University of the West Indies (2019)
• HEART Trust NTA – Garmex Academy (2019), Rockfort (2019), Oxford Road (2019), ICT Workshop (2021)
• WISYNCO Group (2014)
• P. A. Benjamin (2015)
• Federated Pharmaceuticals (2015)
• The Gleaner Company (2015)
• J. Wray and Nephew (2013, 2014)
• Jamaica Public Service – LDC Building (2012)
• HEART Garmex Academy (2012)
• Spirits Pool Association (2012)
• Jamaica Deposit Insurance Company (2008)
• Civil Aviation Authority (2007)
• Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Rockfort (2005)

Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) evaluate the potential environmental and social effects of proposed developments before they begin. Selected assignments include:

Tropical Sugar Company Ltd – New Sugar Factory, Lionel Town, Clarendon (2025)

BMR Jamaica Wind Ltd – 34 MW Wind Farm at Munro, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica (2014)

Clean Alternative Energy Ltd – 24 MW Wind Farm, Manchester (2013)

Jamaica Public Service Co. Ltd –
• 6 MW expansion of the Maggotty Hydropower plant, St. Elizabeth (2011)
• 3 MW Wind Turbines, St. Elizabeth (2010)

Rivva Riddim – Ecotourism Park, border of St. Mary and St. Ann (2013)

STUDIO Ing. G. PIETRANGELI S.r.l. –
• Rapid Environmental and Social Assessment, Vulnerability Assessment and Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for rehabilitation of NWC’s Hermitage Reservoir, St. Andrew (2019)
• Feasibility, pre-feasibility and detailed Environmental and Social Impact Assessments for multiple potential hydropower sites in Jamaica proposed by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (2013–2017)

J. Wray & Nephew, New Yarmouth Estate – Ecological Assessment of the Rio Minho, Clarendon, to determine the potential impacts of treated wastewater effluent discharge on the river and environs (2022).

J. Wray & Nephew, Appleton Estate – Environmental Assessment Report detailing the potential environmental, health, safety and social impacts from the closure of the Appleton Sugar Factory (2021).

Inter-American Development Bank – Environmental and Social Assessment Report for proposed projects to be undertaken by the National Water Commission (NWC) to rehabilitate water infrastructure within the Kingston Metropolitan Area and some rural towns, including an aquifer recharge system in St. Catherine.

Windalco –
• ESIA for the proposed coal-fired power plant and calciner at Ewarton and coal receiving and storage facilities at Port Esquivel (2014–2016)
• Environmental assessment of the area around the Ewarton Bauxite Plant, including flora/fauna, sediment analyses and water quality assessment following a spill (2011)
• Several environmental assessments and permit/licence applications for projects including haul road construction, containment dyke raising and petroleum storage tank construction.

We have successfully prepared and submitted numerous environmental permit and licence applications – including renewals and amendments – in accordance with the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) Act, for a wide range of clients such as manufacturers, distilleries and other entities. Applications are submitted under the appropriate permit or licence category, as required by the nature of our clients’ operations.

Permit and licence categories have included (among others):

• Hydrocarbon Fuel Storage (Bunker C, Diesel, LPG, LNG)
• Hazardous Material Storage
• Agro Processing Facility
• Power Generation – Hydrocarbon fuel
• Power Generation – Renewable (wind, solar, hydropower)
• Wind Farms and Solar PV Farms
• Hydropower Facilities
• Pipelines
• Noxious and flammable substances
• Water Abstraction and Use
• Site clearance and clear cutting
• Ecotourism facilities
• Mineral Processing Facility (bauxite)
• Edible Oils Facility
• Petroleum Storage and Dispensing
• Batching and Crushing Plants
• Hazardous waste removal, storage and transportation
• Bottling Facilities and Bottle Manufacturing Facilities
• Food Processing Facilities
• Distillery Operations
• Water Treatment Plants and Wastewater Treatment Plants

Each application includes:
– Screening of project against NRCA requirements
– Preparation of supporting technical documentation and drawings
– Liaison with NEPA and relevant authorities
– Tracking of approvals, renewals and amendments.