Our unique team combines multi-disciplinary expertise in legal, environmental engineering, regulatory compliance, project management and enterprise risk management to help clients integrate and mitigate ESG legal risks in strategic planning, governance, and disclosures.We offer a suite of ESG legal risk services and use advanced data intelligence, research, and analysis tools to provide risk identification, assessment and strategies relating to:> Greenwashing / ESG Legal Risk (ESG report/disclosure reviews, ESG legal risk management)> Supply Chain Due Diligence (Modern Slavery and Responsible Procurement)> Indigenous ESG (IESG strategies, frameworks, partnerships, reporting dashboards)> ESG Strategy, Programs & Reporting (target-setting, engagement, and communications)

Supported clients across diverse sectors with:> development of environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies and programs> identification of ESG-related risks and opportunities> review of public disclosures for risks and areas of improvement> policies, procedures and training for ESG-related topics> fractional ESG support> regulatory strategy and roadmaps

> Led a talented team of environment and regulatory professionals in obtaining critical and complex regulatory approvals for operational and development activities at the Fort Hills Oil Sands Project> Developed strategic regulatory plans for Fort Hills in collaboration with business partners and subject matter experts> Assessed and communicated potential impacts of environment and regulatory policy changes to business partners > Participated in sensitive external engagement activities with Indigenous communities and other local stakeholders> Managed project budgets and schedules for environmental assessment work and studies> Built and maintained strong working relationships with consultants, asset owners, regulators, government and industry contacts

> Acted as regulatory subject matter expert for numerous multi-disciplinary project development teams, providing strategic regulatory and environmental input> Managed and submitted critical regulatory applications for existing Base Plant and Fort Hills Oil Sands operations focused on mining, tailings, closure and reclamation pursuant to the Alberta Water Act, the Government of Alberta’s Tailings Management Framework (AER Directive 085), Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Oil Sands Conservation Act.> Engaged with federal, provincial and municipal agencies on regulatory applications and development plans including the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Alberta Energy Regulator, Alberta Environment, and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo to ensure that submissions met regulatory requirements> Consulted with external stakeholders including Indigenous communities, ENGOs, community organizations, academics and industry groups on operational, growth and pilot projects via one-on-one meetings, advisory committee meetings, collaborative workshops and Open Houses > Communicated plans for regulatory approvals and associated strategic risks to senior leaders and subject matter experts to facilitate corporate decision-making.> Provided mentoring to team members regarding regulatory approvals processes and Suncor regulatory history> Evaluated pending changes to provincial and federal regulatory requirements (e.g. Canadian Environmental Assessment Act) for current and future implications to Suncor’s business and provided strategic input to senior leaders> Coordinated submission of annual plans and reports to satisfy provincial regulatory requirements (e.g. Annual Mine Plan)> Managed third-party consultants in completion of environmental assessment work to support provincial and federal regulatory submissions including terms of reference, RFPs, scopes of work.

> Coordinated regulatory applications and gained approvals projects relating to existing Suncor Oil Sands operations including gravel pits, water and wastewater treatment facilities> Facilitated development of Livelink database and search tool to manage Suncor regulatory applications and approvals> Consulted with internal and external stakeholders including Indigenous communities and provincial and location regulatory agencies on regulatory applications and ongoing growth projects> Developed internal standards and guidance documents with respect to regulatory approvals and compliance> Provided input to engineering teams on project designs with respect to EH&S and regulatory issues including participation in project workshops such as Risk, Life Cycle Value and Sustainability Assessments

> Coordinated and submitted regulatory applications and gained approvals for projects relating to the Firebag SAGD facility and its associated infrastructure including camps, roads, landfills, water supply and potable and wastewater treatment.> Ensured team members with background information regarding Firebag regulatory history> Acted as the key point of contact for Suncor with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo with respect to development permits.> Participated in consultation with stakeholders to satisfy requirements related to regulatory applications and ongoing growth projects.> Prepared scopes of work, contract requests, budgets and schedules for third-party environmental activities.> Provided input to engineering teams with respect to regulatory compliance of project designs.

> Accountability for technical aspects of $2.3B heavy industrial construction project including piling, concrete foundations, firewater and industrial wastewater systems.> Monitored execution of project by EPCM to meet cost, schedule, quality and EH&S goals.> Facilitated flow of information (e.g. RFIs, Field Changes, EWPs) between the design house and construction contractors.> Coordinated resolution of major technical/constructability issues with design house.> Provided input to construction planning and performance and progress monitoring.

> Accountability for $200MM project scope including Engineering and Construction Work Packages for: rough grading, underground utilities, lift stations and sumps, stormwater run-off ponds, access roads, tank bases, utilities piperacks.> Developed Green Building Study for Firebag buildings including recommendations for LEED Certification.> Managed scoping study and contract requisition process for Firebag Central Security Building.> Facilitated Functional Programming and layout workshops for new Administration Complex.> Coordinated review of site potable water and sewage treatment and distribution facilities.> Managed resolution of Field Engineering issues in the Home Office (e.g. RFIs).> Stewarded key project studies such as Blast Report, Noise Study and Loss Prevention Report.

> Obtained regulatory approvals for the Firebag In-Situ Oil Sands Project including associated infrastructure such as co-generation facilities, landfill, camps, aerodrome, potable and wastewater treatment facilities and administration buildings.

> Participated in reclamation and closure planning and execution activities

> Completed air modeling assessments for development projects