Environmental Technology » Civitas AS

Civitas is an inter-disciplinary group of consultants based in Oslo. Our areas of expertise include public planning and project development, environmental assessment, transportation planning, logistics, public transport and economic analysis.

Sharing information and experience across professional boundaries is the key to successful cooperation related to environmental technology. Civitas has expert knowledge of the Norwegian environmental legislation, the market for environmental technology and services, and Norwegian environmental authorities. We have knowledge of legislative processes in the European Union and international regulations, as well as the business opportunities and environmental benefits that follow from government intervention. This includes technology transfer and know-how for promoting Norwegian environmental products and services abroad.

Civitas offers assistance to environmental authorities and to technology vendors and buyers, in Norway as well as internationally. We offer independent advice at a strategic level, including selecting partners for specific projects. Our services range from stand-alone presentations and participation in workshops, to developing and conducting extensive studies. We are experienced in facilitating and leading effective team cooperation, including experts from other consultancies, research institutions and public authorities.

Civitas has a reputation as a leading actor within R&D in the environmental field in Norway. Our clients include environmental authorities and owners of large projects in many sectors. To ensure excellent quality in all projects, our experts set up teams with key personnel from both Civitas and our selected partners.

We have many years of experience with impact assessments, evaluations and specific recommendations related to government interventions and solutions.

Our areas of expertise include:

• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
• Best Available Technology evaluations (BAT)
• Climate change and action plans to reduce greenhouse gasses
• Air pollution and air quality
• Energy efficiency and renewable energy sources
• Programmes for environmental amelioration for construction projects
• Sustainable development and clean production
• Costs of measures to reduce air pollution in accordance with political goals
• Cost-Effectiveness and Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Public transport network planning
• Urban planning and urban design
• Facilitating international cooperation