Categorisation for cases issued 2017 to 2018
Published 20 June 2018
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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 2017–18 that fell within the scope of the OECD Common Approaches and/or the Equator Principles.
1. Finland
1.1 Case: Agricultural Facility Construction
Applicable ESHR risk management framework
OECD Common Approaches
Category[footnote 1]
B
Product
Supplier Credit Guarantee
ESHR risks profile
Medium potential ESHR risks, including:
- Fire risk
- Waste management
- Health and safety
- Traffic
International standards applied
- IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3 and 4 (2012)
- World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:
- General Guidelines (2007)
Estimated greenhouse gases
The project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2 equivalent per year.
Additional information
The project is in Finland, an OECD and EU Member country where EU environmental laws and other regulations apply which are considered to be generally aligned to the 2012 IFC Performance Standards and more stringent in certain aspects.
While the project has potential to cause some adverse ESHR impacts, the project will be in alignment with the relevant international ESHR standards.
2. Ghana
2.1 Case: Airport (construction and upgrade), Kumasi
Applicable ESHR risk management framework
OECD Common Approaches
Category[footnote 1]
B
Product
Buyer Credit Guarantee
ESHR risks profile
Medium potential ESHR risks, including:
- Labour and working conditions
- Health and safety / contractor management
- Noise, air and water pollution
International standards applied
- IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 (2012)
- IFC/EBRD Worker Accommodation: Standards and Processes (2009)
- World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:
- General Guidelines (2007)
- Airports (2007)
- Water and Sanitation (2007)
Estimated greenhouse gases
The project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2 equivalent per year (Scope 1 and Scope 2).
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.
3. Iraq
3.1 Project: Gas fired power plant refurbishment
Applicable ESHR risk management framework
OECD Common Approaches
Category[footnote 1]
Existing operation
Product
Buyer Credit Guarantee
ESHR risks profile
N/A
International standards applied
N/A
Estimated greenhouse gases
N/A
Additional information
Existing operation with no material change in output or function.
3.2 Project: Gas fired power plant upgrade
Applicable ESHR risk management framework
OECD Common Approaches
Category[footnote 1]
Existing operation
Product
Buyer Credit Guarantee
ESHR risks profile
N/A
International standards applied
N/A
Estimated greenhouse gases
N/A
Additional information
Existing operation with no material change in output or function.
4. Uganda
4.1 Case: Construction of a new international airport at Kabaale
Applicable ESHR risk management framework
OECD Common Approaches
Category[footnote 1]
A
Product
Direct Lending
ESHR risks profile
High potential ESHR risks, including:
- Noise and air pollution
- Water abstraction
- Labour and working conditions, health and safety / contractor management
- Traffic
- Stakeholder engagement
- Physical resettlement and livelihood restoration
- Cultural heritage
- Biodiversity management
- Security management and emergency response
International standards applied
- IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 (2012)
- IFC/EBRD Worker Accommodation: Standards and Processes (2009)
- World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:
- General Guidelines (2007)
- Airports (2007)
- Electric Power Transmission and Distribution (2007)
Estimated greenhouse gases
The project is estimated to produce approximately 40,900 tonnes CO2equiv/annum in the initial year of operations and increasing to approximately 160,000 tonnes CO2equiv/annum by the 25th year of operations.
Additional information
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.
5. United Arab Emirates (UAE)
5.1 Case: Property construction (Dubai World Trade Centre III)
Applicable ESHR risk management framework
OECD Common Approaches / Equator Principles
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 and 4 (2012)
- World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:
- General Guidelines (2007)
- Tourism and Hospitality Development (2007)
Estimated greenhouse gases
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.
5.2 Case: Construction and operation of residential units (Plot 35)
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 and 4 (2012)
- IFC/EBRD Worker Accommodation: Standards and Processes (2009)
- World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:
- General Guidelines (2007)
- Tourism and Hospitality Development (2007)
Estimated greenhouse gases
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.
5.3 Case: Construction and operation of residential units (Al Barsha)
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 and 4 (2012)
- IFC/EBRD Worker Accommodation: Standards and Processes (2009)
- World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:
- General Guidelines (2007)
- Tourism and Hospitality Development (2007)
Estimated greenhouse gases
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.
5.4 Case: 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
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.
5.5 Case: Construction and operation of Dubai Arena
Applicable ESHR risk management framework
OECD Common Approaches / Equator Principles
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 8 (2012)
- World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:
- General Guidelines (2007)
Estimated greenhouse gases
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.
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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. Existing Operations are determined within the OECD Common Approaches as referring to applications relating to exports of capital goods and/or services to an identified location where there is an existing undertaking that is undergoing no material change in output or function. 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