Environment
Preserving ecosystems through rigorous impact studies, monitoring and remediation.
Domaines d'Expertise & Solutions
Our Services
Complementary expertise to support mining projects, communities and organizations in the DRC.
Our Areas
Environment, Community & Construction
Solutions tailored to the environmental, social and technical needs of projects in the DRC.
Community
Building social value with inclusive projects and lasting local partnerships.
Construction
Delivering robust infrastructure aligned with social responsibility and regulatory requirements.
Pillar A
Mining environment, CSR and compliance
From exploration to closure, we support mining title holders in managing environmental and social obligations, controlling impacts, and engaging with communities.
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Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs).
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Mitigation and Rehabilitation Plans for exploration permits.
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Environmental and compliance audits, with corrective action plans.
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Annual and regulatory environmental reports and monitoring registers.
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Mine closure and rehabilitation plans.
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Social responsibility specifications: preparation, monitoring and reporting.
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Regulatory monitoring and compliance of required documents and registers.
Our Commitment
An approach that combines the DRC Mining Code and Regulations with practical field knowledge.
Pillar B
Biodiversity and environmental monitoring
We help companies understand, protect and restore biodiversity at their sites, and monitor environmental conditions through programs tailored to applicable requirements.
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Flora and fauna inventories, habitat mapping and identification of sensitive species.
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Biodiversity impact assessments integrated into ESIAs and rehabilitation plans.
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Management plans applying the mitigation hierarchy: avoid, minimize, restore and, where required, offset.
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Site rehabilitation, revegetation and monitoring of plant recovery.
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Monitoring surface and groundwater, air, soil, noise and vibration quality.
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Sampling programs, field measurements, interpretation and monitoring reports.
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Parameters, equipment and laboratories are to be confirmed for each assignment.
Our Commitment
Monitoring programs are defined according to site requirements and the resources actually available to Improve or its partners.
Pillar C
QHSE – quality, health, safety and environment
We support mining companies and contractors in preventing risks, meeting regulatory requirements and improving QHSE practices.
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QHSE audits and diagnostics against the Mining Code, Mining Regulations and Ministerial Order No. 00976/CAB.MIN/MINES/01/2025.
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Support for ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 management systems.
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Hazard and risk assessment, work procedures and action plans.
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Emergency preparedness and simulation exercises.
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HSE indicators, internal inspections and incident analysis.
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Assessment of exposure to noise, dust and chemicals, subject to validated expertise and resources.
Our Commitment
Services and training will be confirmed according to qualifications actually available within the team.
Pillar D
Civil engineering and community infrastructure
We support community infrastructure projects from needs identified with local people through to construction and handover.
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Schools, health centers, maternity facilities, water points and standpipes.
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Markets, community buildings, sanitation blocks and access roads.
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Agricultural infrastructure: storage facilities, dryers and processing areas.
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Feasibility studies, technical design, plans and cost estimates.
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Procurement support, site supervision, quality control, schedule and cost tracking.
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Handover of completed works to communities and maintenance plans.
Our Commitment
Connecting CSR commitments to useful, compliant and durable infrastructure through documented monitoring.
Pillar E
Communities and agriculture
We support companies and local organizations in engaging with communities, protecting livelihoods and developing sustainable economic activities.
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Stakeholder engagement, engagement plans and grievance mechanisms.
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Resettlement Action Plans and livelihood restoration.
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Identification, delivery and monitoring of community development projects.
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Local content, support to local businesses and subcontracting.
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Agricultural projects, producer support and cooperative development.
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Landscaping and monitoring of revegetated areas.
Our Commitment
Solutions designed with communities and adapted to local realities.
Pillar F
Training and capacity building
We design practical training tailored to the mining and rural context of the DRC for organizations, communities and relevant teams.
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Environmental and social mining regulations and corporate social responsibility.
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QHSE, risk prevention and safe work practices.
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Environmental monitoring, field measurements and data tracking.
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GIS, mobile data collection and mapping.
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Agricultural techniques, cooperative organization and community project management.
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Classroom or on-site sessions, practical workshops and tailored programs.
Our Commitment
Training topics will be limited to areas for which qualified trainers are available.
A cross-cutting capability: geomatics and mapping
GIS, mobile data collection, drones and agricultural land mapping can support assignments across all six pillars.
Other Services
Other Services
Professional Cleaning
Daily or periodic maintenance of administrative, sanitary, warehouse, or production premises — guaranteeing hygiene, safety, and comfort.
Landscaping
Design, creation, and maintenance of green spaces in urban or rural areas, integrating ecological solutions.
Waste Management
Complete waste management: collection, recovery, sorting, and transport for a clean, healthy, sustainable environment.