Sphere’s vision is to accelerate the world’s transition to a circular economy

We are experts and trusted advisors in the development and delivery of environmental investments, businesses, and infrastructure projects across the waste, water, and energy sectors.

Sphere drives progress in critical sectors to achieve a sustainable and resilient future.

Sphere, a word associated with circularity, connectivity, and completeness, is a company founded by experienced and highly qualified professionals from the environmental industry. Sphere assists its clients in the development and delivery of environmental investments, businesses and infrastructure projects by providing expert guidance in all aspects - technical, financial, commercial, legal and strategic. 

Sector Overview


Water

Sphere has extensive experience in all aspects of the water sector. Sphere works with the public and the private sector to implement innovative project delivery models, commercial and partnering solutions, operating solutions, policy and financial frameworks to achieve sustainable outcomes for its clients. Read More


Waste

Sphere has a comprehensive knowledge of the waste and resource recovery sector, including collection, transfer, treatment, reuse and disposal. It is well versed in the impacts of the national and international policies and the opportunity for national recycling and circular economy opportunities. Read More


Energy

Sphere is experienced in integrated environmental solutions offerings such as energy derived from waste and waste water. Sphere assists in the development and implementation of creative and sustainable small-scale energy solutions. Read More


How We Work

Sphere forms strategic partnerships that create a lasting impact. As an independent advisor with deep expertise in environmental infrastructure and services, we collaborate with leading consultancy firms, engineering experts, legal advisors, and investment banks to deliver tailored solutions that align with our clients’ goals.

Our commercial models are flexible, from low-risk advisory through to co-development arrangements, ensuring value for money and alignment with each project's unique needs.

At our core, Sphere is driven by sustainability. We help clients and partners transition toward business models that prioritise environmental performance and social impact, because shaping a better future starts with how we work today.

Services

  • Assist clients in long-term strategic planning and shaping investment decisions on an individual project; across a business portfolio; and/or in the regulatory setting including: 

    • strategic planning, business case development and investment decision making 

    • policy, regulation and governance

    • packaging, procurement and delivery model strategies

    • grant application preparation and assessment

    • new market entry analysis and market-led proposal development.

  • Advise and assist with: 

    • commercial matters including financing

    • grant funding

    • risk assessment allocation

    • due diligence

    • commercial negotiations 

    • financial modelling.

  • Assist clients successfully navigate the development pathway. Drawing on our industry experience and multidisciplinary skill set, Sphere provides guidance on the technical, financial, commercial, legal and strategic aspects of the planning approvals pathway across Australia.

  • Assist clients deliver the project on time, within budget, and to the highest possible quality, including:

    • coordinating various work streams and ensuring program timeframes, governance requirements and desired outcomes are being met

    • project management functions and C-suite support

    • deeply embedded project team coordination or tactical ad-hoc support across the various project workstreams.

  • Assist clients maximise shareholder value by optimising asset performance and operations, including:

    • operational readiness and asset performance improvement

    • assess value for money outcomes from existing service delivery models or partners

    • negotiation support and optimisation of service delivery.

 

Partnerships that create lasting impact

With decades of experience spanning environmental and infrastructure disciplines, Sphere’s professionals bring a deep well of expertise to every engagement. Our team is known for its ability to collaborate seamlessly with other specialist advisors, integrating diverse perspectives to drive better outcomes.

Sphere’s distinctive offering enhances this collaborative approach: a blend of strategic insight and practical, hands-on capability that ensures our clients not only receive expert advice but also see it effectively implemented. From early-stage planning through to delivery, we complement technical knowledge with a commitment to tailored, responsive service that reflects each project’s unique context and challenges.

Redland City Council – Wastewater Infrastructure Program

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