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Categorisation for cases issued 2019 to 2020

Published 25 June 2020

Environmental, social and human rights (ESHR) risk and impact categorisation of civil (non-aerospace) cases for which support was issued during 2019–20 that fell within the scope of the OECD Common Approaches and/or the Equator Principles.

1. Angola

1.1 Case: Construction and operation of new livestock farms and irrigation systems

Applicable ESHR risk framework

OECD Common Approaches

Category^{[footnote 1]}

B

Product

Buyer Credit Guarantee

ESHR risks profile

Medium potential ESHR risks, including:

• health and safety
• noise and air quality
• biodiversity
• waste management
• animal welfare

International standards applied

• IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 (2012)

• World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:

  – General Guidelines (2007)

  – Guideline on Mammalian Livestock Production (2007)

  – IFC Good Practice Note: Improving Animal Welfare in Livestock Operations (2014)

Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)

The operational project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2 equivalent (CO2equiv) 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.

1.2 Case: Construction and operation of a new substation, expansion of an existing substation, and transmission lines

Applicable ESHR risk framework

OECD Common Approaches

Category^{[footnote 1]}

B

Product

Buyer Credit Guarantee

ESHR risks profile

Medium potential ESHR risks, including:

• health and safety
• noise and air quality
• biodiversity
• waste management
• security

International standards applied

• IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 (2012)

• World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:

  – General Guidelines (2007)

  – Electricity Power Transmission and Distribution (2007)

Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)

The operational project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2equiv 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.

2. Bahrain

2.1 Case: Tubli Waste Water Facility Upgrade

Applicable ESHR risk framework

OECD Common Approaches

Category^{[footnote 1]}

B

Product

Direct Lending

ESHR risks profile

Medium potential ESHR risks, including:

• health and safety
• noise and air quality
• wastewater and waste management

International standards applied

• IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 (2012)

• World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:

  – General Guidelines (2007)

  – Sector Guidelines for Water and Sanitation (2007)

Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)

The operational project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2equiv 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.

2.2 Case: Upgrade and modernisation of the existing BAPCO refinery

Applicable ESHR risk framework

OECD Common Approaches / Equator Principles

Category^{[footnote 1]}

A

Product

Project Finance

ESHR risks profile

High potential ESHR risks, including:

• environmental pollution
• health and safety
• noise and air quality
• waste management

International standards applied

• IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 (2012)

• World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:

  – General Guidelines (2007)

  – Petroleum Refining (2016)

  – Crude Oil and Petroleum Product Terminals (2007)

  – Ports, Harbours and Terminals (2017)

  – Onshore Oil and Gas Development (2007)

  – Thermal Power (2008)

Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)

Operational Project GHG emissions have not yet been calculated in detail; however, initial calculations indicate that during operations the Project will emit approximately 4,500,000 tonnes CO2equiv/annum. The Project will therefore exceed the 25,000 tonnes CO2equiv/annum reporting threshold set out in the OECD Common Approaches 2012. BAPCO is required to publicly report the projected GHG as required by the Equator Principles.

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. Gabon

3.1 Case: Upgrade of an existing road

Applicable ESHR risk 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
• noise and air quality
• physical resettlement and economic displacement

International standards applied

• IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 (2012)

• World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:

  – General Guidelines (2007)

  – Toll Roads (2007)

Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)

The operational project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2equiv 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.

4. Ghana

4.1 Case: Construction and operation of a hospital

Applicable ESHR risk framework

OECD Common Approaches

Category^{[footnote 1]}

B

Product

Buyer Credit Guarantee

ESHR risks profile

Medium potential ESHR risks, including:

• health and safety
• noise and air quality
• wastewater and waste management

International standards applied

• IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 (2012)

• World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:

  – General Guidelines (2007)

  – Industry Sector Guidelines for Health and Care Facilities (2007)

  – Guidelines for Water and Sanitation (2007)

  – Good Practice Note on Life and Fire Safety for Hospitals (2017)

Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)

The operational project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2equiv 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.

4.2 Case: Construction and operation of Tamale Airport, phase 2

Applicable ESHR risk 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
• noise and air quality
• biodiversity
• wastewater and waste management
• physical resettlement and economic displacement
• community safety / stakeholder engagement

International standards applied

• IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 (2012)

• World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:

  – General Guidelines (2007)

  – Guidelines for Airports (2007)

  – Guidelines for Water and Sanitation (2007)

  – Guidelines for Electric Power Transmission and Distribution (2007)

• European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) / IFC Worker Accommodation Processes and Standards (2009)

Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)

The operational project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2equiv 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.

4.3 Case: Modernisation of the maternity and children’s block of a teaching hospital

Applicable ESHR risk framework

OECD Common Approaches

Category^{[footnote 1]}

B

Product

Buyer Credit Guarantee

ESHR risks profile

Medium potential ESHR risks, including:

• health and safety
• noise and air quality
• wastewater and waste management

International standards applied

• IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3 and 4 (2012)

• World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:

  – General Guidelines (2007)

  – Guidelines for Health Care Facilities (2007)

  – Guidelines for Water and Sanitation (2007)

• European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) / IFC Worker Accommodation Processes and Standards (2009)

Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)

The operational project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2equiv per year (Scope 1 and Scope 2).

4.4 Case: Upgrading works to Kumasi Airport, phase 3

Applicable ESHR risk framework

OECD Common Approaches

Category^{[footnote 1]}

B

Product

Buyer Credit Guarantee

ESHR risks profile

Medium potential ESHR risks, including:

• health and safety
• noise and air quality
• waste management

International standards applied

• IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 (2012)

• World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:

  – General Guidelines (2007)

  – Guidelines for Airports (2007)

• European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) / IFC Worker Accommodation Processes and Standards (2009)

Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)

The operational project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2equiv 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.

5. Indonesia

5.1 Case: Cleaner fuel initiatives

Applicable ESHR risk framework

OECD Common Approaches

Category^{[footnote 1]}

B

Product

Buyer Credit Guarantee

ESHR risks profile

Medium potential ESHR risks, including:

• environmental pollution
• health and safety
• waste management

International standards applied

• IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 (2012)
• World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines

Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)

The operational project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2equiv 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.

6. Oman

6.1 Case: Construction and operation of a new hospital (Salalah)

Applicable ESHR risk 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
• noise quality
• wastewater and waste management

International standards applied

• IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 (2012)

• World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:

  – General Guidelines (2007)

  – healthcare facilities (2007)

  – water and sanitation

Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)

The operational project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2equiv 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.

6.2 Case: Construction and operation of a new hospital (Khasab)

Applicable ESHR risk 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
• noise quality
• wastewater and waste management

International standards applied

• IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 (2012)

• World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:

  – General Guidelines (2007)

  – Healthcare Facilities (2007)

  – Water and Sanitation (2007)

Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)

The operational project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2equiv 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.

6.3 Case: Construction and operation of a new hospital (Suwaiq)

Applicable ESHR risk 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
• noise quality
• wastewater and waste management

International standards applied

• IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 (2012)

• World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:

  – General Guidelines (2007)

  – Healthcare Facilities (2007)

  – Water and Sanitation (2007)

Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)

The operational project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2equiv 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.

7. Sri Lanka

7.1 Case: Construction and operation of a high altitude sports training complex

Applicable ESHR risk 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
• wastewater and waste management
• physical resettlement and economic displacement

International standards applied

• IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 (2012)

• World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:

  – General Guidelines (2007)

  – Industry Sector Guidelines for Tourism and Hospitality Development (2007)

Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)

The operational project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2equiv 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.

8. Taiwan

8.1 Case: Construction of an offshore wind farm (Formosa 2)

Applicable ESHR risk framework

OECD Common Approaches / Equator Principles

Category^{[footnote 1]}

A

Product

Project Finance

ESHR risks profile

High potential ESHR risks, including:

• health and safety
• biodiversity
• economic displacement

International standards applied

• IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 (2012)

• World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:

  – General Guidelines (2007)

  – Wind Energy (2015)

  – Electric Power Transmission and Distribution (2007)

Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)

The operational project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2equiv 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.

8.2 Case: Construction of an offshore wind farm (Changfang and Xiado)

Applicable ESHR risk framework

OECD Common Approaches / Equator Principles

Category^{[footnote 1]}

A

Product

Project Finance

ESHR risks profile

High potential ESHR risks, including:

• health and safety
• biodiversity
• economic displacement

International standards applied

• IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 (2012)

• World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:

  – General Guidelines (2007)

  – Wind Energy (2015)

  – Electric Power Transmission and Distribution (2007)

Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)

The operational project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2equiv 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.

9. United Arab Emirates

9.1 Case: Construction of a new hotel in Dubai

Applicable ESHR risk framework

OECD Common Approaches / Equator Principles

Category^{[footnote 1]}

B

Product

Buyer Credit Guarantee

ESHR risks profile

Medium potential ESHR risks, including:

• labour and working conditions, health and safety
• noise and air quality
• biodiversity
• waste management
• security
• worker welfare

International standards applied

• IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 (2012)

• World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:

  – General Guidelines (2007)

  – Tourism and Hospitality Development (2007)

Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)

The operational project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2equiv 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.

10. Zambia

10.1 Case: Construction of a new hotel in Dubai

Applicable ESHR risk framework

OECD Common Approaches / Equator Principles

Category^{[footnote 1]}

B

Product

Buyer Credit Guarantee

ESHR risks profile

Medium potential ESHR risks, including:

• health and safety
• noise quality
• wastewater and waste management

International standards applied

• IFC Performance Standards 1, 2, 3 and 4 (2012)

• World Bank Group EHS Sector Guidelines:

  – General Guidelines (2007)

  – Industry Sector Guidelines for Health Care Facilities (2007)

Estimated greenhouse gases (GHGs)

The operational project is not expected to produce GHGs in excess of 25,000 tonnes CO2equiv 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.

1. 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 ↩¹¹ ↩¹² ↩¹³ ↩¹⁴ ↩¹⁵ ↩¹⁶ ↩¹⁷ ↩¹⁸