Archive for the ‘Biodiversity’ Category
Biodiversity for Banks Program Launched by Equator Principles, WWF, BBOP
The Association has recently co-launched the Biodiversity for Banks (B4B) program, with and the . (more...)
European Bank Outreach to US-based Consultants in Chicago & Washington
The of the is conducting an outreach to US-based consultants in Chicago (Nov 30) and Washington DC (Dec 1). (more...)
Strategic Environmental Assessments in Mining
There appears to be an increase in SEAs relating to the extractive/mining sector, including the Central Namib Uranium Rush study, which caught my eye.
IFC-owned Greystar/Angostura gold development in trouble
Greystar shareholders kicked out management and board as they did not secure permits and broad community support. Revisions of IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles has a new case study to wrestle with. (more...)
Remaining Obstacles to Revisions of IFC Performance Standards
The third and final phase of IFC’s consultation process for the Sustainability Framework Review and Update ended on March 4. Where do we go from here? (more...)
Convergence of GRI and IFC Performance Standards?
As noted earlier, andlaunched the new during the annual mining convention of in early March 2010. The new Sector Supplement integrated many references to the and suggests increasing convergence amongst these internationally recognized guidelines. (more...)
IFC Performance Standards:Lessons Learned
The have emerged as the de facto benchmark for developing and financing responsible extractive projects in emerging markets. The Canadian government’s March 2009 CSR Strategy for the Canadian International Extractive Sector, , also includes the IFC Performance Standards. In this article, I review the genesis, significance and key challenges associated with the IFC Performance Standards, using also input from participants of over 20 workshops and training courses delivered in Canada, China, Panama, Peru, UK and Venezuela since 2006. (more...)
Review of 3 years of IFC Performance Standards
Prompted by client questions, I revisited IFC’s Report on the First Three Years of Application of IFC’s Policy and Performance Standards on Social and Environmental Sustainability and Policy on Disclosure of Information. IFC’s client surveys shows that 21 percent said the cost of PS implementation might negatively influence future decisions to work with IFC. (more...)
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