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Who is Prizma and what do we do?
Having just returned from an , it's time to launch Prizma's - now more mobile friendly - . It highlights our core environmental, social and sustainability advisory services for projects typically involving financing from Development Financial Institutions, such as the International Finance Corporation () or the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (), and Private Equity Funds. -- Shortlink: http://wp.me/p27qSt-Mf
Postcard from Atacama Chile
A sustainability reporting assurance engagement provided an opportunity to see the Atacama Desert and stop for a coffee at the beautiful Bahia Inglesia, one of the top 10 beaches in Chile. This trip also provided an opportunity to learn about the changing landscape of , which seems to be shaping large scale developments ranging from to in the only Latin American . - Shortlink: http://wp.me/p27qSt-LY Read More
Welcoming Peter Easton, Water Risk & Sustainability Advisor
collaborative network has been strengthened through Peter Easton, who brings 25 years of international water & environment expertise as both consultant and in operations. His background includes Water Resources Manager for Coca-Cola Europe, and Water & Environment Director at consultancy Zenith International.
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IFC Performance Standards and ESMS Training for InterEnergy Holdings
In early May 2015, had the opportunity to deliver a tailored 2-day training course to representatives from several of ’ portfolio companies. These ranged from energy generation, transmission and distribution in the Dominican Republic, some of which were co-financed by the (IDB), to InterEnergy’s Laudato Si wind park in Penonomé, Panama. The Laudato Si wind park is the largest wind development in Central America and was co-financed ($300 million) by the (IFC). Prizma supported InterEnergy with environmental and social aspects of the . - Shortlink: http://wp.me/p27qSt-Lb Read More
Prizma Sponsoring IAIA15 Conference in Florence
As an environmental and sustainability practitioner involved in developments financed by multilateral financial institutions and Equator Banks (see examples below), I value the opportunity to network with and learn from my professional peers. Several of my team members and I are members of the , the leading global network on best practice in the use of impact assessment. Also, my former colleagues from the will be collecting an . So it seems only appropriate for Prizma to be sponsoring IAIA’s 35th Annual Conference themed Impact Assessment in the Digital Era. will be held from 20-23 April 2015 in Florence, Italy, and I look forward to seeing some of you at the event. You can download the final conference program . - Shortlink: http://wp.me/p27qSt-Ka
EBRD to receive IAIA’s 2015 Corporate Initiative Award
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s () wins the IAIA 2015 Corporate Initiative Award for its work on the recently updated Environmental and Sustainability Policy which became effective in November 2014. Congratulations to my former colleagues. - Shortlink: http://wp.me/p27qSt-JC Read More
Applying McKinsey Survey Results to Small Non-Profits?
A recent HBR article - - made me think about my board service experience with the , a 501-c-3 nonprofit which provides opportunities for and contributes to poverty alleviation in St. Lucia and other islands of the West Indies. What are the transferable lessons and actions? Shortlink: http://wp.me/p27qSt-IR Read More
Prizma Celebrates 10 Years in Business
Ten years ago, , a former environmental and sustainability specialist at the , set up as a boutique ESIA and sustainability advisory practice. We provide environmental and social consulting services to developers and investors in order to make their projects more bankable, credible and sustainable. During Prizma's first decade, our journey has taken us from gold mining in Central Asia to wind farming in Central America. Our engagements have benefited junior mining companies to multilateral financial institutions. And our network spans the world. We invite you to download our newsletter: Prizma_10 Years in Business. http://wp.me/p27qSt-HQ
Why are GRI report publication dates shifting to later?
As a GRI-G4 certified practitioner in sustainability reporting, I note an interesting trend. Reporting dates appear to show a forward shift (on average), although you might expect the opposite, as organisations get better at it. Why is this?
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Sustainability Reporting Assurance Trends in USA
As an ESIA and sustainability advisor who supports clients to become more bankable, credible and sustainable, I remain fascinated by the peculiarities of the assurance market in the US.
GRI’s recent publication, , highlights some of the unique elements of the US market. (http://wp.me/p27qSt-Fo)
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