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Wind farms and Completos in Chile
Chile is really growing on me. Three trips over the past three months have allowed me to visit different parts of Chile, experience an inviting culture, see diverse projects ranging from copper mining to renewables, and food I have not had before: including the humble Completo. -- Shortlink: http://wp.me/p27qSt-Nj Read More
Prizma Re-engaged by Sonnedix Group’s Atacama Solar Project in Chile
was recently re-engaged to support Atacama Solar PV Project (the Project) with the development of a series of bankable environmental and social documents and plans. The Project consists of the construction of a phased and utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant to generate electricity and supply it to Chile’s national grid system.
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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
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
Private Equity Funds – MFI-like or MFI-lite?
Financial intermediaries, such as Private Equity Funds, have become some of the largest investment portfolio segments of multilateral financial institutions (MFIs), such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Are we watching a kissed frog turn into a prince - or is there a disconnect between expectation and reality? - Shortlink: http://wp.me/p27qSt-KW
Prizma selected for E&S Review of Atacama Solar Project
Prizma was recently engaged to conduct a high level environmental and social review of a solar PV project located in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The Project consists of the construction of a phased and large scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant to generate electricity and supply it to Chile’s national grid system. The Project is located in the and involves a total installed capacity of up to 250 MW. -- Shortlink: http://wp.me/p27qSt-KA Read More
Mining among Top 5 Sectors Publishing GRI Reports
Over 4,300 organizations have already published their sustainability reports covering the 2014 reporting period (and the count continues). The mining sector continues to be among the Top 5 sectors which disclose their sustainability performance using the GRI framework. Who are some of the key promoters and drivers? - Shortlink: http://wp.me/p27qSt-Kj
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
Oil, Gas and Mining Lead ICSID Arbitration Case Load
The World Bank’s recently published its . The oil, gas and mining sector registered the highest case load (26%), including one to which Prizma contributed, followed by electric power and other energy (14%). The geographical distribution of all ICSID cases places South America on the top spot (26% of cases), followed closely by Eastern Europe and Central Asia (25%). Shortlink: http://wp.me/p27qSt-K3
D5 Creation