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Environmental Planning

KBD combines deep scientific expertise with global technical acumen to deliver sustainable solutions that protect both the environment and society. As a National Centre for Environmental Compliance (NCEC) Class 1 consultant and monitoring provider, and a registered ESIA consultant with Royal Commission of Yanbu and Jubail, we play a key role in shaping Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious developments-including NEOM, Amaala, Red Sea Global, ROSHN and Saudi Downtown by integrating environmental and social considerations into every stage of project design and delivery.

Our independent, science-first approach ensures that all recommendations are objective, defensible, and aligned with international environmental and social frameworks such as the IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles. This approach allows us to strike the right balance between development and environmental protection, ensuring that progress goes hand in hand with conservation.

Our Focus Areas

Good planning removes risk. We align science, policy, and design from day one, developing approval roadmaps, design guidance, and submission-ready documents — so you reach milestones on time and protect what matters.

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)

Safeguarding key habitats by integrating environmental and social considerations into the decision-making process across all stages of development. In addition to KBD’s knowledge of the national environmental regulatory framework, KBD has experience of working within international environmental and social regulatory frameworks.

 

 

Environmental Planning

KBD combines deep scientific expertise and technical acumen with global expertise to deliver sustainable solutions that protect the environment and society. KBD’s independent, science-first approach ensures that our strategic advice is objective and defensible, thereby, striking the right balance between development and the protection and enhancement of the natural environment.

Environmental Advisory and Governance

Ever-rising demands for economic, environmental and sustainability call for fresh thinking and strategies are required that satisfy today’s criteria while anticipating tomorrow’s challenges. KBD’s approach is underpinned by our blend of advisory and technical expertise – our strategic planning capabilities, combined seamlessly with our global expertise, inform KBD’s unique approach.  Services include policy and strategy, ESG, due diligence, and decarbonisation.

Environmental Monitoring

Air quality, noise, landscape, and archaeological assessments to understand environmental conditions and protect natural and cultural resources. These services support informed decision-making, sustainable development, and responsible land management.

Our Case Studies

Our Achievements

Valuable Insights that Empower You

From baselines to audits to permit applications, our planning team translates data into clear decisions and compliant submissions that keep complex projects moving.
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    successful environmental permit applications

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    Chartered Environmentalists

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    ISEP Fellows

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    completed environmental audits

Meet your Expert

With a multidisciplinary team of over 150 professionals KBD combines local talent with global experts under one roof. Our mission is to drive transformative change and help achieve the nation’s Vision 2030 by providing strategic, science-backed solutions.

David Wells
Director of Environmental Planning

Our Expertise and Focus Areas