ESSA Technologies Ltd. is a Canadian environmental consulting firm with over 45 years of experience working alongside governments, Indigenous communities, international organizations, NGOs and the private sector to address complex natural resource and environmental challenges. Since 1979, ESSA has completed more than 2,900 projects in over 40 countries. Its mission is to “bring together people, science and analytical tools to sustain healthy ecosystems and human communities”.
ESSA’s work is grounded in collaboration, rigorous science, and innovative thinking. Its multidisciplinary team works closely with clients to address complex and emerging challenges, combining systems thinking and inclusive facilitation to co-develop solutions that are robust, sustainable and tailored to local contexts.
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia and with a regional office in Ottawa, Ontario, ESSA’s expertise spans Adaptive Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental and Cumulative Effects Assessment, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences and Nature-based Solutions. ESSA offers a comprehensive range of services that combine scientific expertise with innovative approaches to improve decision-making and support long-lasting positive change.
This blend of expertise and approach enables SSA to help communities and organizations worldwide make better decisions with greater confidence and fewer regrets, fostering resilience for both people and the ecosystems they depend on.
