Environmental advisory
services

We navigate the green tape,

helping great ideas happen

ABOUT CRA

Founded in 2019, CRA specialises in offering high-level guidance and assistance to industry and government organisations.

We develop compliant and practical environmental management systems

We understand that complying can be hard. Laws are becoming tougher and business is becoming harder.

We provide expert assistance in producing environmental management systems that help you comply with strict environment protection laws.

Our unique difference lies in our hands-on management experience, having operated EPA Licenced businesses in the environmental services space, including the highly regulated hazardous waste management sector.

Our real life, practical knowledge and experience in the waste and recycling industry and its environmental compliance requirements enables us to deliver sustainable solutions for our customers.

OUR ADVANTAGE

We are different to the well known, academic style consultancy firms.

Our real life, practical knowledge combined with our extensive environmental compliance experience means we not only explain what is required but we can offer ideas on how to achieve it in a real world environment.

This enables us to deliver sustainable solutions for our customers.

Meet Our Team

Andrew Swann

Phone: 0438 667 790

Email: andrew.swann@craus.com.au

A Monash University science graduate, Andrew has a strong knowledge of chemical processes and as a result, has developed an enviable reputation as a waste treatment expert. Andrew is passionate about the science behind waste treatment and exploring alternative waste treatment methods. This extends to an appetite for exploring new treatment technologies, including technologies for emerging waste streams (i.e. PFAS)

Allan Cummins

Phone: 0402 275 713

Email: allan.cummins@craus.com.au

Allan has extensive experience in the delivery of waste management services across a range of highly regulated disciplines, having operated facilities for some of the world's largest waste companies.

As CRA’s principal risk consultant, Allan utilises his industry experience to understand operations, identify and assess potential risks. Further to this, he understands what type of controls are needed (and work).

OUR SERVICES

EPA RESPONSE ASSISTANCE

Have you received a notice from EPA and are unsure what to do next? We can help.

ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENTS

We are experts at understaffing (and controlling) environmental risks. We have developed many effective ERA's for a wide range of customers.

INDEPENDENT COMPLIANCE REVIEWS

Do you operate a facility and want to ensure your compliance requirements are being met? Speak to us. We conduct extensive reviews of many facilities for a wide range of customers.

ESG (ENVIRONMENT) IMPLEMENTATION

Having trouble implementing environmental aspects of your ESG plan? Speak to us, we can help your organisation to reduce waste to landfill and minimise your environmental footprint.

EPA ACCREDITED CONSIGNOR

CRA's Andrew Swann is an EPA Accredited Consignor and can lawfully (and correctly) assign waste codes to your waste.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS

We take the time to understand your business so we can develop effective environmental management systems.

DECOMMISSIONING PLANS

A requirement for Operating Licence holders in Victoria, we have developed many effective decom plans for customers.

FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS

Fire is an ever present risk at waste and recycling facilities. We are experienced in assessing and reducing the risk of fire at site.

EPA APPLICATIONS

Plans for a new facility, or a change to your existing licences operation? We can help navigate the green tape to help your idea happen.

PROCESS EFFICIENCY REVIEWS

Some ideas look great on paper but don't work as well in the real world. We can help identify potential operational inefficiencies, helping your process to become more effective.

CAN'T FIND WHAT YOU'RE AFTER?

If what you are looking for isn't here, contact us to ask. We can't fit everything we do in this small area, so try us. If we can't do it, we probably know someone who can!

OUR CLIENTS

We listen and take the time to understand our customers needs.

Some of our customers include:

'We have found CRA to be thorough in their methodologies, including their understanding of our business and processes. They have an excellent understanding of regulatory requirements and processes'

CEO - national waste company

RESOURCES

Good information can be hard to find. Let us make it easier for you.

Here are a range of resources to help you find information about environmental compliance, safety and also industries we support.

Click on the name to be taken to their websites.

EPA Victoria

“The Authority”. The EPA website is a great source of information to help you comply with the Environment Protection Act (2017). Search for industry specific guidelines. If you are still confused, give us a call.

Sustainability Victoria

A great website to find all things sustainable. This is where you will also find information about grants that may be available for your business.

Australian Organic Recycling Association (AORA)

Australia’s peak organic recycling association. In 2018-19, Australia produced approximately 14.6 million tonnes of organic waste and only 7.5 million tonnes were recycled. We need to recycle more of it to create high quality composts and soil conditioners to help improve Australia’s soil health.

Victorian Waste Management Association (VWMA)

The Victorian Waste Management Association (VWMA) represents the waste and recycling sector in Victoria. The VWMA works to promote best practice and the highest industry standards through providing Member services and advice on industrial relations, occupational health and safety issues, and environmental regulations. CRA are a proud member and supporter of the VWMA.

Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association Australia (WMRR)

National representative body for the waste and resource recovery sector.

Worksafe Victoria

Everyone should be safe at work. The Worksafe Victoria website is a great resource for information on how to make your workplace safer. Search for industry specific guidelines.

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA)

Victorian government authority focused on creating a liveable, inclusive and sustainable Victoria with thriving natural environments. Another great source of available grants.

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

DCCEEW is a federal government authority who administer waste export licences. “WELD” permits are now required to export waste glass, waste plastic and tyres. If you plan on exporting material overseas, visit this site for information on how to apply for a WELD licence. If you are still confused, give us a call.

Victorian Transport Association (VTA)

A great source of information for those involved in transporting materials (be it waste, food, goods etc). The VTA provides a broad range of Advisory, Representative and Advocacy services to the transport and logistics industry.

Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF)

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has been the voice of Victorian farmers and rural communities since 1979, helping to create a sustainable and socially responsible agricultural industry connecting with all Victorians. At CRA we support our farmers and what they do for us.

Dairy Australia

Dairy Australia provides services to farmers in eight dairying regions across the country and in many different ways.