Compliance

A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is more than a formality—it’s a strategic step that protects your investment, avoids costly delays, and ensures a smooth, legally sound closing.

Environmental risks can derail even the most promising real estate deals. A Phase 1 ESA provides financial institutions with essential insight to protect against contamination liability, support ESG goals, and strengthen lending decisions.

Don’t let unseen environmental issues derail your project. This Phase 1 ESA checklist equips developers with a proven step-by-step process to uncover risks early and build with confidence.

Phase 1 ESAs reveal red flags—Phase 2 ESAs confirm or clear them. Together, they offer lenders the clarity and liability protection needed for safe, smart commercial lending. See how dual ESAs strengthen risk management and regulatory compliance.