Categorisation for cases issued 2016 to 2017
Published 18 July 2017
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Environmental, social and human rights (ESHR) risk and impact categorisation of civil (non-aerospace) cases for which support was issued during 2016–17 that fell within the scope of the OECD Common Approaches and/or the Equator Principles.
1. Brazil
1.1 Case: Pipe laying vessel
Applicable ESHR risk management framework
OECD Common Approaches
Category[footnote 1]
N/A
Product
Buyer Credit Guarantee
ESHR risks profile
N/A
International standards applied
N/A
Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)
N/A
Additional information
The case was deemed to have no identifiable location during screening. No further action taken.
2. El Salvador
2.1 Case: Supply of slitter rewinders
Applicable ESHR risk management framework
OECD Common Approaches
Category[footnote 1]
N/A
Product
Buyer Credit Guarantee
ESHR risks profile
N/A
International standards applied
N/A
Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)
N/A
Additional information
Existing operation with no material change in output or function with UKEF support less than 10 million SDR[footnote 2]. In addition, screening did not identify a high-likelihood of severe project-related human rights impacts occurring. No further action taken.
2.2 Case: Supply of slitter rewinders
Applicable ESHR risk management framework
OECD Common Approaches
Category[footnote 1]
N/A
Product
Buyer Credit Guarantee
ESHR risks profile
N/A
International standards applied
N/A
Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)
N/A
Additional information
Existing operation with no material change in output or function with UKEF support less than 10 million SDR[footnote 2]. In addition, screening did not identify a high-likelihood of severe project-related human rights impacts occurring. No further action taken.
3. Ghana
3.1 Project: Oil and gas exploration and production facilities (Offshore Cape Three Points project)
Applicable ESHR risk management framework
OECD Common Approaches
Category[footnote 1]
A
Product
Buyer Credit Guarantee / Direct Lending
ESHR risks profile
High potential ESHR risks, including:
- environmental pollution
- labour and working conditions, health and safety / contractor management
- community safety / stakeholder engagement
- land acquisition / livelihoods
- cultural heritage
- traffic
- biodiversity
- emergency response
- decommissioning
International standards applied
IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 (2012)
World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines: * General Guidelines (2007) * Sector Guidelines for Offshore Oil and Gas Development (2015) * Sector Guidelines for Onshore Oil and Gas Development (2012)
Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)
The project is expected to produce GHGs of 400,000 tonnes CO2 equivalent per year.
Additional information
The International Financial Institution (IFC) and Standard Chartered Bank, an Equator Principles Financial Institution (EPFI) each independently conducted or commissioned environmental and social due diligence on the Project. The results of these, along with additional ESHR review undertaken by UKEF formed the basis for the evaluation of the Project’s alignment with relevant international standards, and recommendations for future compliance and monitoring.
An IESC has been engaged on behalf of the lender group to undertake ESHR monitoring of the project.
While the project has potential to cause significant adverse ESHR impacts, the ESHR controls that have been developed to mitigate and manage these impacts and risks over time are aligned with the relevant international standards.
4. Mexico
4.1 Project: Supply of buses
Applicable ESHR risk management framework
OECD Common Approaches / Equator Principles
Category[footnote 1]
C
Product
Buyer Credit Guarantee
ESHR risks profile
Minimal potential ESHR risk
International standards applied
N/A
Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)
N/A
Additional information
In line with UKEF’s ESHR policy, the transaction was classified as Category C and no further ESHR due diligence was undertaken.
5. Philippines
5.1 Project: Equipment supply to a port operation
Applicable ESHR risk management framework
OECD Common Approaches
Category[footnote 1]
N/A
Product
Supplier Credit Guarantee
ESHR risks profile
N/A
International standards applied
N/A
Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)
N/A
Additional information
Screening was conducted following the Common Approaches and the case was classified as Not Applicable. No further action taken.
6. Russia
6.1 Case: Supply of replacement health and safety equipment (roof props) to an existing mine
Applicable ESHR risk management framework
OECD Common Approaches
Category[footnote 1]
N/A
Product
Buyer Credit Guarantee
ESHR risks profile
N/A
International standards applied
N/A
Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)
N/A
Additional information
Existing operation with no material change in output or function. No significant environmental or social risks or a high-likelihood of severe project-related human rights impacts occurring identified during screening. Positive improvement to health and safety to the Existing Operations from the implementation of this case. No further action taken.
7. United Arab Emirates
7.1 Project: Construction and operation of Al Barsha accommodation buildings
Applicable ESHR risk management framework
OECD Common Approaches
Category[footnote 1]
B
Product
Buyer Credit Guarantee / Direct Lending
ESHR risks profile
Medium potential ESHR risks, including:
- labour and working conditions, health and safety / contractor management
International standards applied
IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 (2012)
World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:
- General Guidelines (2007)
Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)
The project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2 equivalent per year.
Additional information
UKEF undertook an ESHR due diligence review of the project.
While the project has potential to cause some adverse ESHR impacts, the project will be in alignment with the relevant international ESHR standards.
7.2 Project: Construction and operation of Bee’ah head office
Applicable ESHR risk management framework
OECD Common Approaches
Category[footnote 1]
B
Product
Direct Lending
ESHR risks profile
Medium potential ESHR risks, including:
- labour and working conditions, health and safety / contractor management
International standards applied
IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 (2012)
World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:
- General Guidelines (2007)
Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)
The project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2 equivalent per year.
Additional information
UKEF undertook an ESHR due diligence review of the project.
While the project has potential to cause some adverse ESHR impacts, the project will be in alignment with the relevant international ESHR standards.
8. United Kingdom
8.1 Case: Maintenance of Aircraft Engine Kits
Applicable ESHR risk management framework
OECD Common Approaches
Category[footnote 1]
N/A
Product
Supplier Credit Guarantee
ESHR risks profile
N/A
International standards applied
N/A
Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)
N/A
Additional information
Existing operation with no material change in output or function with UKEF support less than 10 million SDR[footnote 2] . In addition, screening did not identify a high-likelihood of severe project-related human rights impacts occurring. No further action taken.
9. Various locations
9.1 Case: Supply of pipe laying vessel
Applicable ESHR risk management framework
OECD Common Approaches
Category[footnote 1]
N/A
Product
Buyer Credit Guarantee
ESHR risks profile
N/A
International standards applied
N/A
Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)
N/A
Additional information
The case was deemed to have no identifiable location during screening. No further action taken.
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Category A cases are those cases screened and classified as having high potential ESHR risk and impact; Category B cases are those cases screened and classified as having medium potential ESHR risk and impact; Category C cases are those cases screened and classified as having minimal/no potential ESHR risk and impact. Cases classified as N/A are those case which drop out during the screening process and do not require classification, reasoning is provided in ‘Additional Information’. For more information on screening and classification refer to the relevant sections of the OECD Common Approaches and the Equator Principles. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11