SSK Consulting · Free Interactive Tools
South Africa’s Most Comprehensive Suite of Free Environmental Tools
13 interactive tools built specifically for South African legislation — helping developers, farmers, engineers and corporate ESG teams understand their environmental obligations instantly. No registration required.
These tools provide general guidance only. For a legally defensible Environmental Authorisation — you need a registered EAP. SSK Consulting’s EAPASA-registered practitioners manage the entire process.
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AI Powered · Flagship Tool
EIA Decision Engine
South Africa’s most sophisticated environmental authorisation decision tool. Input your project parameters and receive a complete regulatory determination — all applicable legislation, authorisation pathways, cost estimates, specialist studies and an AI-powered legal analysis memo.- 5-phase intelligent project wizard
- Full regulatory matrix — NEMA, NWA, NEMWA, NHRA, MPRDA, AQA
- AI Legal Analysis — Claude writes a professional legal memo
- Cost modelling — EAP fees, specialist studies, government fees
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Compliance
Environmental Compliance Checker
Not sure if your project needs an EIA? Answer 6 quick questions and get an instant determination of which NEMA authorisations apply — based on Listing Notices 1, 2 & 3.- 6-step guided wizard
- Basic Assessment vs Full EIA determination
- Water Use Licence screening
- Smart links to EIA Timeline Calculator
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Mapping · AI Powered
SSK SiteScreen Pro
SA’s most advanced site screening tool — surpassing the DFFE National Screening Tool. 7 data layers, AI interpretation, specialist studies list and overall sensitivity score.- 7 environmental data layers
- Overall sensitivity score (Very High–Low)
- AI interpretation of results
- Specialist studies determination
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ESG & Climate
Carbon Footprint Calculator
Scope 1, 2 & 3 greenhouse gas calculator using the SA Eskom grid emission factor (0.8665 kg CO₂e/kWh). Carbon tax liability projection 2025–2030 included.- Scope 1, 2 & 3 GHG emissions
- SA Eskom grid emission factor
- Carbon tax liability 2025–2030
- SA benchmarks & per-employee analysis
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Legislation
NEMA Listed Activities Lookup
Search all NEMA Listing Notice 1, 2 and 3 activities. Find the exact activity number, authorisation process required and competent authority for your project.- LN1, LN2 and LN3 full database
- Filter by sector and listing notice
- Competent authority & timeline per activity
- Links to official DFFE Gazette PDFs
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Planning
EIA Timeline Calculator
How long will your BA or full S&EIR take? Calculate all statutory milestones, deadlines and realistic delays — complete Gantt chart output included.- BA and S&EIR statutory timelines
- Province-specific authority delays
- WUL parallel processing
- Milestone calendar output
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Water
Water Use Licence Screener
Screen all 8 Section 21 National Water Act water uses. Determine in 4 questions whether your project requires a WUL or qualifies for General Authorisation.- All 8 NWA Section 21 water uses
- WUL vs General Authorisation
- DWS regional office identification
- Application requirement checklist
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ESG & Governance
ESG Readiness Assessment
20-question assessment across Environmental, Social and Governance pillars. Get your ESG maturity score, gap analysis and action plan — aligned with JSE, King IV, GRI and TCFD.- 20 questions across E, S & G pillars
- JSE Sustainability Disclosure aligned
- King IV & GRI Standards 2021
- Priority action plan output
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity Net Gain Calculator
Calculate habitat units lost and offset required using SANBI scoring methodology and NBA 2018 threat status multipliers.- SANBI habitat unit methodology
- NBA 2018 threat multipliers
- Net gain / loss calculation
- Offset site suitability screening
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Climate
Climate Risk Screener
TCFD-aligned physical and transition climate risk screening by province and sector. CSIR GreenBook data across 1.5°C, 2°C and 4°C scenarios.- TCFD physical & transition risk categories
- Province-specific SA climate projections
- CSIR GreenBook & IPCC AR6 data
- SA Climate Change Act 2024 aligned
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AI Powered
AI EIA Scoping Report Writer
SA’s first AI-powered EIA Scoping Report generator. Get a professionally structured draft Scoping Report in seconds — all 12 NEMA sections included.- Powered by Claude AI (Anthropic)
- All 12 Regulation 17 sections
- SA-specific legislation & listed activities
- Download as branded SSK report
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Waste
Waste Licence Screener
Do you need a Waste Management Licence under NEMWA (Act 59 of 2008)? Screen your waste activity in 5 questions — find out which category applies and who the competent authority is.- Category A vs Category B WML determination
- DFFE vs provincial authority routing
- Hazardous waste identification
- Application process & timeline
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Air Quality
Air Quality Licence Screener
Does your activity require an Atmospheric Emission Licence under NEM:AQA (Act 39 of 2004)? Identify your scheduled process, competent authority and Priority Area obligations in 5 questions.- GN R893 scheduled process identification
- Municipality vs provincial vs DFFE routing
- Priority Area (Highveld, Vaal, Waterberg) screening
- HAP & emissions monitoring requirements
Why Are These Tools Free?
South African environmental legislation is complex and difficult to navigate — especially for developers, farmers and project managers who aren’t environmental specialists. SSK Consulting built these tools to democratise access to environmental intelligence and help South Africans make better development decisions.
13Free interactive tools — most comprehensive suite in South Africa
0Registration required — use any tool instantly
SALegislation specific — NEMA, NWA, NEMBA, AQA, NHRA
AIPowered by Claude — SA’s first AI environmental tools
Need Expert Help Beyond the Tools?
SSK Consulting’s EAPASA-registered practitioners handle your full authorisation process — from screening through to Environmental Authorisation.