Hatfield collaborates globally with governments, international finance institutions, and development partners to advance environmentally and socially responsible development. We combine science, policy, and innovation to strengthen sustainability outcomes and improve the lives and livelihoods of communities across the Global South.

With more than four decades of international experience in over 40 countries — and offices in Indonesia and Botswana — Hatfield has an extensive track record supporting programs funded by major multilateral and bilateral institutions such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, UN agencies, GIZ/KfW, Global Affairs Canada, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), AFD, JICA, UKAID, AUSAID, DANIDA, and NORAD.

Our work supports national and sub-national governments in strengthening governance systems, mainstreaming Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our technical experts are also experienced in addressing transboundary and global challenges, including climate change adaptation and mitigation, forest and biodiversity management, carbon measurement, sustainable supply chains, and transboundary cooperation between private and public stakeholders.

To augment our work, Hatfield promotes the application and localization of emerging global technologies — such as remote sensing, forest monitoring, and carbon accounting — to tropical and developing contexts, ensuring that innovation translates into measurable development benefits.

Core Services and Capabilities

• Sustainable Landscape and Forest Management. Developing integrated solutions for watershed management and sustainable forest management.
• ESG and Safeguard Systems. Developing ESG frameworks for natural resources management and infrastructure development.
• Climate Change and Nature-Based Solutions. Supporting REDD+, voluntary carbon market, mangrove and forest restoration, and marine protected areas management.
• Sustainable Development Planning and Policy Advisory. Assisting regional development through spatial, economic, and development modelling.
• Program and Project Management for Development Investments. Providing management and technical assistance for major donor programs.
• Ecosystem Services, Biodiversity, and Blue Economy Assessments. Valuing ecosystem services, biodiversity conservation, and blue economy initiatives.
• Capacity Building on Applied Innovation. Training and application of remote sensing, and GIS modelling to strengthen institutional capacity.

Standards, Policies, and Frameworks

We have extensive experience supporting clients to achieve compliance with international environmental, social, and governance standards, including:

• International Financial Institution Safeguards: IFC Performance Standards, World Banks/ADB Environmental and Social Safeguards, and Equator Principles
• Sustainability, Certification, and Supply Chain Standards: High Conservation Value (HCV) and High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments, and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Indonesia Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO), and Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) standards.
• Climate, Carbon and Nature Based Solution Standards: Community, Climate, Biodiversity (CCB), Verified Carbon Standard (Verra), Gold, Plan Vivo, and Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market Core Carbon Principles (ICVCM–CCP) standards.
• Biodiversity, Ecosystem, and Resource Management Frameworks: International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Good Practice Guidance, EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), Indonesian Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, and IUCN.
• Human Rights and Responsible Investment Principles: UNDRIP, and TNFD.

Our technical experts have led and supported innovative development initiatives across Asia and Africa, addressing complex environmental and social challenges through science-based and community-driven solutions including our award-winning monitoring and remediation of dioxin contamination in Viet Nam related to the use of Agent Orange and other defoliants which is a long-term corporate initiative. Other projects include the Mangroves for Coastal Resilience (M4CR) program to strengthen blue carbon and coastal protection in Indonesia; Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) for the Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM) in Southeast Asia; and the Southeast Asia Regional Programme on Combating Marine Plastics to reduce transboundary pollution. In Indonesia, Hatfield has also contributed to forest and watershed rehabilitation programs under the Germany–Indonesia REDD+ Collaboration, as well as ESG and risk assessments for infrastructure and transport sectors, aligning national actions with global sustainability standards.

Why Hatfield?

Hatfield’s work has garnered widespread recognition. Through our long-term offices in Indonesia and Botswana, we have a deep, long-standing knowledge and experience throughout Southeast Asia and in southern Africa.

We apply participatory approaches and leverage partnerships with local organizations to carry out contextually appropriate work, promote sustainability, and optimize project outcomes. We ensure our clients receive high-quality support and advice that meets or exceeds the requirements of reviewing and funding agencies. Our remote sensing, geomatics, and information management teams deliver cutting-edge tools and analytics to support monitoring, impact evaluation, reporting, and knowledge sharing — enhancing transparency and decision-making in complex development programs.