These Good Practice Guidelines (GPG) are being developed by AEnvCoW as follow-on guidance to the recently published EnvCoWs: Industry Guiding Principles for Developments.
The purpose of the GPG is to provide clear, consistent guidance on the role of the EnvCoW, establishing what the role is, how it should function, and how it interacts with wider project governance. They aim to standardise good practice across the industry by clarifying expectations for, and requirements of, EnvCoWs, supporting their independence, and promoting transparent, evidence-based monitoring of environmental compliance. To help reduce the compliance gap, they also clarify the responsibilities of other environmental roles involved in the development and delivery of projects.
The GPG are intended for use by EnvCoWs, developers, contractors, regulators and consultants to drive a shared, common understanding of environmental responsibilities across all organisations involved in project development and delivery, and to highlight the value of impartial compliance assurance.
The draft is now out for consultation. Please submit your response by 14 August 2026.
Please read the draft document:
Good Practice Guidlines Draft
