Our Services
Three Areas, One Clear Focus
Pandan Counsel's services address the environmental compliance matters most frequently encountered by Singapore businesses — EIA support, carbon and sustainability advisory, and regulatory permit assistance.
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How Pandan Counsel Works
Environmental compliance advisory requires both regulatory knowledge and a practical understanding of how Singapore's environmental agencies operate in practice. Pandan Counsel's work is grounded in both.
For each engagement, the process begins with a review of the client's specific situation — their operations, sector, regulatory position, and the particular compliance matter they are addressing. Advice and support is then tailored accordingly.
We do not apply generic frameworks in place of specific analysis. Each permit application, EIA review, or sustainability disclosure advisory reflects the circumstances of the client's business and the specific regulatory requirements that apply to it.
Initial Assessment
Review of operations, regulatory position, and specific compliance need
Legal Analysis
Assessment against applicable Singapore legislation and NEA requirements
Written Output
Structured advisory document or completed application with clear references
Ongoing Support
Regulatory liaison, follow-up advisory, and compliance queries during process
Service 01
Environmental Impact Assessment Support
S$200
Legal support for the preparation and review of environmental impact assessments required for development projects, covering coordination with environmental consultants, review of assessment reports against regulatory requirements, liaison with the National Environment Agency and relevant authorities, and advisory on conditions and mitigation measures.
The service is relevant for developers, contractors, and project owners engaged in construction, infrastructure, or industrial development projects that may have environmental implications.
What Is Included
- Assessment of EIA applicability for your project type and scale
- Coordination with environmental consultants preparing the EIA report
- Review of assessment reports against NEA regulatory requirements
- Liaison with the National Environment Agency and relevant approving authorities
- Advisory on conditions and mitigation measures attached to EIA approval
Process
Initial review of project description and applicable environmental legislation
Coordination meeting with project team and environmental consultants
Legal review of draft EIA report against regulatory requirements
Submission support and NEA liaison during regulatory review period
Advisory on approval conditions and ongoing mitigation obligations
Relevant Sectors
Relevant Regulatory Frameworks
Service 02
Carbon Credit & Sustainability Reporting Advisory
S$440
Advisory on the legal framework for carbon credits and sustainability reporting in Singapore, covering the Carbon Pricing Act, eligible offset mechanisms, International Sustainability Standards Board requirements, and Singapore Exchange sustainability reporting rules. The service includes assessment of reporting obligations, advisory on carbon credit procurement and retirement, and review of sustainability disclosures.
Designed for companies subject to carbon tax obligations or voluntary sustainability commitments seeking to align their reporting with current and emerging standards.
What Is Included
- Assessment of carbon tax obligations under the Carbon Pricing Act
- Advisory on eligible offset mechanisms and carbon credit procurement
- Review of sustainability disclosures against SGX reporting rules
- Alignment assessment against ISSB standards
- Carbon credit retirement documentation advisory
Process
Review of company operations, emissions profile, and reporting obligations
Assessment against Carbon Pricing Act thresholds and applicable SGX rules
Advisory on carbon credit options and reporting methodology
Review of draft sustainability disclosures with written commentary
Follow-up advisory on regulatory developments and updated requirements
Service 03
Regulatory Permit & Approval Assistance
S$700
Legal support for obtaining environmental permits and approvals required for business operations, covering hazardous waste management licences, pollution control approvals, trade effluent discharge permits, and noise management plans.
The service includes assessment of permit requirements, preparation of applications, liaison with regulatory agencies, and advisory on compliance conditions. Relevant for manufacturing, logistics, food production, and other businesses whose operations are subject to environmental regulation under the Environmental Protection and Management Act and related legislation.
What Is Included
- Assessment of permit requirements applicable to your operations
- Preparation of permit applications for submission to NEA
- Liaison with regulatory agencies during the application review period
- Advisory on compliance conditions attached to permit grants
- Hazardous waste, effluent, pollution control, and noise management coverage
Process
Operations review to identify applicable permit requirements
Preparation of complete permit applications with supporting documentation
Submission to NEA and relevant environmental agencies
Regulatory liaison and response to any queries from the reviewing agency
Advisory on compliance conditions following permit grant
Permit Types Covered
Choose the Right Service
Service Comparison
Use this table to identify the most appropriate service for your compliance situation.
| Situation | EIA Support S$200 |
Carbon Advisory S$440 |
Permit Assistance S$700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning a construction or infrastructure project | — | — | |
| Subject to carbon tax under Carbon Pricing Act | — | — | |
| SGX-listed company with sustainability reporting requirements | — | — | |
| Manufacturing operations with effluent or emissions | — | — | |
| Handling hazardous waste in your operations | — | — | |
| Voluntary sustainability commitment and reporting alignment | — | — |
Not sure which service applies? Describe your situation through the contact form and the Pandan Counsel team will advise accordingly.
Standards & Protocols
Shared Across All Services
Confidentiality
All engagement information is treated with strict legal professional privilege and confidentiality obligations.
Written Outputs
All substantive advice is delivered in writing with clear legislative references. No verbal-only recommendations.
Timeline Clarity
Expected timelines communicated at the outset of each engagement, with updates if regulatory processes cause changes.
Coordination
Legal advisory integrates with your project team, environmental consultants, and other advisers where relevant.
Singapore Law Basis
All advice is grounded in Singapore's applicable statutory framework and current regulatory agency practice.
Regulatory Currency
Active monitoring of legislative amendments, NEA guidance, and sustainability standards to keep advice current.
Pricing
Transparent Service Pricing
Published pricing for each service area. No undisclosed charges or billing arrangements that obscure the cost of legal support.
EIA Support
S$200
per engagement
- EIA applicability assessment
- Consultant coordination
- Report review
- NEA liaison
- Conditions advisory
Carbon Advisory
S$440
per engagement
- Carbon tax obligation assessment
- Offset mechanism advisory
- ISSB & SGX alignment
- Disclosure review
- Credit retirement advisory
Permit Assistance
S$700
per engagement
- Permit requirements assessment
- Application preparation
- Agency liaison
- Multiple permit types
- Conditions advisory
Discuss Your Environmental Compliance Matter
Reach out through the contact form with a brief description of your situation. The Pandan Counsel team will respond with the relevant service information and next steps.
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