SuRe® The Standard for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure v 0.3

SuRe®TheStandardforSustainableandResilientInfrastructurev0.327July2016

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SuRe®-theStandardforSustainableandResilientInfrastructurev0.3Documentcode:ST1Version:0.3Approvaldate:27.07.2016Effectivedate:27.07.2016Officiallanguage:English

TableofContents

1 INTRODUCTIONTOTHISDOCUMENT..........................................................................................3

2 ABOUTSURE®.............................................................................................................................42.1 OBJECTIVES&SCOPE........................................................................................................................42.2 INTENDEDAUDIENCE.........................................................................................................................52.3 KEYCONCEPTDEFINITIONS................................................................................................................52.4 ASSESSMENT&CERTIFICATIONOVERVIEW...........................................................................................7

3 SURE®-THESTANDARDFORSUSTAINABLEANDRESILIENTINFRASTRUCTURE............................9

4 APPENDICESANDREFERENCES..................................................................................................234.1 OVERVIEWOFREFERENCESTOEXISTINGCONVENTIONS,STANDARDSANDGUIDELINES..............................234.2 DEFINITIONS..................................................................................................................................264.3 ACRONYMS...................................................................................................................................314.4 BIBLIOGRAPHY...............................................................................................................................324.5 DISCLAIMER...................................................................................................................................34

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1 IntroductiontothisdocumentThisdocumentprovidesanoverviewoftherequirementscoveredbySuRe®-theStandardforSustain-ableandResilientInfrastructure(hereinafter“SuRe®”).Afterthepresentintroduction,Chapter2pro-videsabriefoverviewofSuRe®;Chapter3describestherequirementscoveredbytheStandard,andChapter4containsrelevantappendicesandreferences.

ThisdocumenthasbeencreatedfortheintendedusersoftheSuRe®–projectdevelopers,financiersandpublicsectorinstitutions–aswellasageneralaudience.MorebackgroundinformationregardingSuRe®isavailableintheGuidetoSuRe®(December2015).

Figure1belowprovidesanoverviewoftheversionstodateofSuRe®,whileFigure2liststherelevantdocumentsthataccompanySuRe®.

Figure1-Changesmadetothisdocumentsofar

Versionno Date DescriptionofAmendment

0.1 (Consulta-tiondraft)

5September2015 Chapter5oftheSuRe®Handbookwasadded.

0.2 9December2015SuRe® requirements were restructured and provided in oneseparatedocumentbasedonChapter5oftheSuRe®Handbookandfollowingthefirstpublicconsultation.

0.3 27July2016SuRe®requirementshavebeenrefinedbasedontheoutcomesof a consultationwith theStandardCommittee.Twooverarch-ingrequirementshavebeenintroduced.

Figure2-RelatedSuRe®documents

Name Code Versionnumber

Publicationdate Effectivedate

GuidetoSuRe® GD1 1.0 9December2015 9December2016

SuRe®Standard-SettingProcedures SS1 1.0 16April2015 16April2015

SuRe®GovernanceBodies GO1 1.0 16April2015 16April2015

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2 AboutSuRe®SuRe® isaglobalvoluntarystandardwhich integratessustainabilityandresilienceaspects into infra-structure development and upgrade. SuRe® consists of63 criteria divided into 14 themes spanningenvironmental,socialandgovernance(ESG)aspectsplustwogeneralrequirementswhichapplyacrossthe board. SuRe® relies on independent verification and certification of infrastructure projectsthroughouttheirlifecycles.

Figure3-OverviewofSuRe®dimensionsandthemes

3Dimensions 14Themes 63criteria +2

ENVIRONMENT

Climate

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MaterialityAssessmen

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BiodiversityandEcosystemsEnvironmentalProtectionNaturalResourcesLandUseandLandscape

SOCIETY

HumanRights

25LabourRightsandWorkingConditionsCustomerFocusandInclusivenessCommunityImpactsSocioeconomicDevelopment

GOVERNANCEManagementandOversight

19SustainabilityandResilienceManagementStakeholderEngagementTransparencyandAccountability

2.1 Objectives&ScopeSuRe®aims todrive the integrationof sustainabilityand resilienceaspects into infrastructuredevel-opmentandupgradeby:• establishinga common languageandunderstandingof sustainableand resilient infrastructure

projectsbetweenprojectdevelopers,financiers,localauthoritiesandend-users;• providingguidanceonhowtomanagesustainabilityandresilienceaspectsofaninfrastructure

project,bothfromariskmanagementandabenefitcreationperspective,andstartingfromasearlyaspossibleintheproject’slifecycle.

SuRe®combinessustainabilityandresilienceby recognising themutuallybeneficial relationshipsbe-tweentheseissuesandtheneedtotakea long-termviewtoinfrastructuredevelopmentinordertomeetboththepresentandfuturegenerations’needs.

SuRe®seeks tosupport transformativeactions towards the rolloutofmoresustainableand resilientinfrastructureglobally, including indevelopingandemergingeconomieswheresignificant infrastruc-turedevelopmentisanticipatedoverthenextdecades.Assuch,SuRe®canbeusedtoleveragebothpublicandprivateinvestmentsininfrastructureinawaythatensurescost-effectiveaccesstocriticalserviceswhilestrengtheningresilience,maximisingenvironmentalorsocialbenefitsandlimitingboththesocialandenvironmentalfootprints.

SuRe® isbasedonGIB’sGradingforSustainable Infrastructure,whichhasbeenusedsince2012asaself-assessmenttoolforover150infrastructureprojects.

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SuRe®isapplicabletoinfrastructureprojects,includingassetsandservices,withafocusoninfrastruc-ture thatmeetspublicneeds (i.e.beyond theneedsofacorporation, individualorexclusiveprivategroup).

ThescopeofSuRe®isnotlimitedtonewinfrastructuredevelopment(commonlydescribedas‘green-field’projects).WhileprojectdevelopersareencouragedtoapplySuRe®asearlyaspossibleinthelifecycleofaninfrastructureproject,thestandardcanalsobeappliedduringtherefurbishmentandup-gradingofexistinginfrastructure(i.e.‘brownfield’projects).

SuRe®canbeappliedglobally.IndevelopingandemergingcountriesSuRe®couldacceleratethetran-sition towards sustainable and resilient infrastructureby referring to international standardsof sus-tainabilityandresilienceaswellasrecognisedbestpractices.Moreover,thereisaclearopportunityinthese regions to leapfrog old technologies in favour ofmore efficient, contextually appropriate andintegrated infrastructuredevelopmentoptions (includingalsogreen infrastructure),which isparticu-larlyattractive inthefaceofrising infrastructureneeds. IndevelopedcountriesSuRe® isparticularlyrelevant for Infrastructure refurbishment andmodernisationupgrades aswell as new infrastructuredevelopment.

2.2 IntendedAudienceSuRe®provides general benefits in termsof advancing sustainability and resiliencebest practices ininfrastructure. It ismeanttobeuser-friendlyandtofacilitatetheclearcommunicationofaproject’sbenefitswhileenablingprojectcomparability.SuRe®alsoprovidesatoolthatiscompatiblewithinter-national guidelines and safeguards usedby international financial institutions (includingMultilateralDevelopmentBanks(MDBs)).SuRe®isintendedtobeprimarilyrelevanttothreetargetgroups:• Projectdevelopers-thisgroupreferstoallparticipantsintheinfrastructureprojectthroughout

its life cycle andmay include infrastructure project owners or companies, constructors, engi-neers working on the project, other contractors and subcontractors, operations andmainte-nance(O&M)agentsdependingonthenatureandstageofdevelopmentof the infrastructureproject.

• Infrastructure financiers - this group refers to bothpublic andprivate financiers, including fi-nancial services (e.g. banks, funds, private equity funds, investment analysts, assetmanagersetc.),publicanddevelopmentfinanceinstitutions,institutionalinvestors,privatecompaniesandcommunitiesdependingonthefinancingapproachoftheprojectandassociatedsourcesoffi-nance.

• Public sector institutions – this group refers to all public sector departments and institutionsthathaveauthoritytoprocure,select,authoriseand/orfinanceinfrastructureprojectsatlocal,regional,nationalandinternationallevelsdependingonthelocationandscaleoftheinfrastruc-tureproject.

2.3 KeyConceptDefinitionsThe term infrastructure refers to the physical components of interrelated systems that provide ser-vicesessentialtoenable,sustain,orenhancesocietallivingconditions.

SuRe®isrelevanttoalltypesofinfrastructure.Itisapplicabletodifferenttypesofinfrastructureser-vicesincluding,butnotlimitedto,thefollowingservices:

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• water(includingharvesting,storage,management,distribution,treatmentandrecycling)

• energy(includinggeneration,storageanddistribution)

• solidwaste(includingcollection,distribution,processing,recyclingandstorage)

• transportnetworks,nodesandfleet(includingpedestrian,bicycle,vehicular,rail,water-borneandairtransportation)1

• communicationnetworks(includingtelephone,cellularanddata)

• social infrastructure (includingeducation,healthcare,sportsandrecreation, lawenforcement,fireandemergencyservices)

• foodsystems(includingproduction,storage,processinganddistribution)

• miningandextractivesites

Thesustainabilityofan infrastructuresystemrefers to itsability tomeet serviceneeds inamannerthatdoesnotmakewastefuluseofresources,minimisesorreversesenvironmentaldamageandim-provessocialequality.Sustainableinfrastructuresystemsarethosethat2:

• preservenaturalcapital,includingdiversity;

• reduceenvironmentalimpact(s);

• increaseservicevalue;

• advancesocialinclusivenessandequality;

• promotetransparencyandaccountability;and

• strengthenhumanandlabourrightsandimproveworkingconditions.

Theresilienceofaninfrastructuresystemrefersto itsabilitytomaintainandrecoverfunctionality inthefaceofstressesandshocks,whetherthesecanbeanticipatedornot.Foraninfrastructuresystemtoberesilient,itshall3:

• becognizantofchangeanduncertainty;

• berobustanddesignedtoanticipatepotentialfailures;

• beflexibleandadaptabletochangingcircumstances;

• beresourcefulinordertomaintainorrestorefunctionalitywhenfacingshockorstress;

• includeredundancyi.e.buildingsparecapacitytosupportcontinuityandaccommodatepres-suresandchangesindemand;

• beinclusiveandbroadinscopetofavoursocialacceptance;

• beintegratedwithothersocietalsystemstosupporttheachievementofcommonoutcomes.MoreinformationabouttheabovedefinitionsisincludedintheGuidetoSuRe®v1.0(December2015)aswellasintheDefinitionsappendixinsection4.1ofthepresentdocument.

1Note:Thisdoesnotincludeexclusive-usevehiclessuchasprivateautomobiles,boatsorplanes.2UN-Habitat.2012.Urbanpatternsforagreeneconomy:OptimisingInfrastructure.Nairobi:UNON.Pages11-15.3ARUP.2014.CityResilienceIndex:CityResilienceFramework.London:OveArupandPartnersLimited.Pages3-5.

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2.4 Assessment&CertificationOverviewCertificationispossibleforinfrastructureprojectsthroughouttheworldandacrossthedifferenttypesof infrastructuredescribed insection2.3, includingbothgreenfieldandbrownfieldprojects.ProjectsshallhaveaCAPEXamountingtoaminimumofUSD10million4inordertobeeligible.

CompliancewithSuRe® isassessedon thebasisofminimumcompliance thresholds, supportingevi-denceandreportsthatmonitorprogressoncompliance.SuRe®comprisesperformance-orientedcrite-ria (PC) and management-oriented criteria (MC). While PC are outcome/results oriented, MC arecommitment/processoriented.ForPC(aboutonethirdofallcriteria),performanceisassessedonthebasisofuptothreeperformancelevels,differentiatingbetweenminimumcompliance(PL1)andsupe-rior performance leading to additional positive impacts (PL 3).MC (about two thirds of all criteria)haveoneperformancelevelonly,whichistheminimumcompliancethreshold.

A number of SuRe® criteria - currently 21 - aremandatory requirements,meaning that compliancewiththesecriteriaisrequiredinordertoachievecertification.Optingoutfromcertainrequirementsisnotallowed,except inspecialcaseswherethenon-applicabilityofaspecificcriterion/criteria issup-portedbyevidencewhichhasbeenreviewedandapprovedbytheauditor.

Figure4-OverviewoftheSuRe®certificationapproach

SuRe®certification isbaseduponindependentauditsandverificationcarriedoutbyaccreditedthirdparties.5TheSuRe®Standardaimstoformulatecertificationrequirementssuchthatcontractperfor-mancecanprovideevidenceofcompliancewhereverthisisappropriate.Foraproject,thismeansthatcontract performance can provide evidence of compliance if this requirement has adequately beenintegratedintherelevantcontractualclauses.

4CertificationforprojectswithaCAPEXbelowUSD10millionwillbeconsideredonacasebycasebasisprovidedthattherelevantdocumentationtodemonstratecompliancewiththeSuRe®Standardisreadilyavailable.5Thesewillbepublishedonlineonceaccredited;moreinformationontheaccreditationprocesswillfollowinduecourse.

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Differentlevelsofcertification(SuRe®,SuRe®Silver,SuRe®Goldcertifications)areawardeddependingonprojectscores,ashighlightedinFigure4.Thefinalratingsystem,whichwillalsotakeintoaccountaspectssuchasinnovation,outstandingachievement,superiorperformanceandtransformativepoten-tialofprojects,iscurrentlyunderdevelopment.

While certification is available at different stages in the development of an infrastructure project,SuRe®encouragesprojectdeveloperstoimplementSuRe®asearlyaspossibleduringthedesignandplanningphase,whenlifecyclethinkingcanhelptooptimisesustainabilityandresiliencebenefits.SuRe®aimstoengageprojectsbeyondcertificationparticularlyinsectorsorregionswherebarrierstoentryforcertificationmaybetoohigh.Withthisinmind,GIBdevelopedaself-assessmenttoolbasedonthethemesofSuRe®butwithoutanycertificationbeingawarded.Thistoolisdesignedtobecom-pleted by project developers themselves as a way of identifying sustainability and resilience risksbasedonSuRe®andalsotoassesstheextenttowhichtheprojectmanagestheserisks.

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3 SuRe®-theStandardforSustainableandResilientInfrastructureThischapterprovidesadescriptionofthecriteriacoveredbySuRe®.AsoutlinedinFigure3inChapter2, SuRe® consists of 63 criteria divided into 14 themes covering ESG aspects, plus two general re-quirements which apply across all other criteria. Criteria highlighted in red aremandatory require-ments.FailuretocomplywithanyofthesepreventscertificationunderSuRe®regardlessofthepro-ject’s performance against other criteria (see Guide to SuRe® - section 4.2 for more information).Please note that further information on criteria interpretation and performance assessmentwill beprovidedinanAuditors’Handbooktobedevelopedforuseduringthepilotphaseandreleasedpublic-lyaftercompletionofthepilotphaseandthefinalSuRe®v1.0.

GeneralRequirementsA.MaterialityAssessmentThe infrastructure project shall carry out amateriality assessment against all relevant sustainabilityandresilienceissues,including(butnotlimitedto)SuRe®criteria,takingintoaccounttheprojecttype,size,location,sectorandcountry.Suchassessmentshouldbebasedonreputableguidanceandmeth-odologiessuchas(butnotlimitedto)GEMI’sQuickGuideonMaterialityorSASB’sGuidanceonMate-rialityAssessment.Theresultingassessmentshallberegularlyupdatedthroughoutthelifecycleoftheinfrastructure.Theoutcomesofthematerialityassessmentshallbemadereadilyavailabletoauthor-isedauditorsaspartoftheSuRe®certificationprocess.Whiletheseoutcomesmayaffecttheratingoftheproject,theydonotinfluencetheapplicabilityoftheSuRe®criteriaincludingthosethathavenotbeenidentifiedasmaterial.

B.ReportingImpactsandprogressmadeacrossallapplicableSuRe®criteriashouldbemonitoredandreportedup-ononaregularbasis(atleastannually).Theresultingreport(s)couldbebasedonreputableguidancesuch as, for example, the Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Standards andshouldbemadeavailabletoauthorisedauditorsaspartoftheSuRe®certificationprocess.

SpecificRequirements1. Governance

1.1. ManagementandOversightInfrastructure development and/or operations shall be carried out according to best managementpractices and contract terms that ensure applicable law is applied in accordancewith internationalnorms.

1.1.1. OrganisationalStructureandManagement(MC)Asoundandefficientorganisationalstructureshallbeestablished.

Suchastructureshallinclude:

(a)Aclearseparationofroles(e.g.separationofboardandmanagement,oversight,arbitration,etc.);

(b)Anunambiguousallocationofresponsibilitiesandduties;

(c)Appropriatechecksandbalances(includingintermsofaccountability);

(d)Monitoring and evaluationprocesses so that any issues are promptly identified and reported tomanagement.

Interactionsbetweenactorsshallbeclearlydefinedandfunctioneffectively.Atleastonememberoftheprojectseniormanagementteamwillberesponsibleformanagingsustainabilityandresilience.

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1.1.2. TeamQualifications,Know-howandCapacityBuilding(MC)Project teamsshallconsistofskilledandexperiencedprofessionals,qualifiedto fulfil their tasksandresponsibilitiesandappointedbasedonmeritviaatransparentrecruitmentprocess.Whererelevant,theproject owner shall provide training to staff and contractors, including trainingon sustainabilityandresilience.

1.1.3. LegalComplianceandOversight(MC)Theproject,includinganyrelatedpublicanddocumentedcommitments,shallcomplywithallapplica-blelawsthroughoutthelifecycleoftheproject.Applicablelawshall includelocal(municipalandre-gional),national legal,regulatoryandadministrativerequirementsaswellasapplicable internationallaw.

1.1.4. ResultsOrientation(MC)Theproject shall define goals andobjectives (including anypositive externalities attributable to theproject)basedonamaterialityassessment.KeyPerformance Indicators (KPIs) shallbedefined.Per-formance against set objectives shall bemonitored and reported upon based on defined KPIs. Theconsequencesofnotmeetingtheseshallbeclearlyspecified.

1.1.5. RiskManagement(MC)There shall be regular and comprehensive assessment of environmental, social and economic risks.Suchassessmentshallbeinformedbyamaterialityassessmentcoveringtheprojectboundariesanditsdirect spillovers. Infrastructure asset protectionover time, social andenvironmental externalities aswellastechnologiesandapproachesthatcouldincreasetheriskoflock-inonanunsustainabledevel-opmentpathshouldbecarefullyconsideredinthisassessment.

1.1.6. InfrastructureInterconnectivityandIntegration(MC)Theprojectshallbeconsideredinitsentirety,includingintermsofinterdependencieswithwiderin-frastructuresystems.Inparticular,theprojectshallexploreopportunitiesfor:

(a) Project design and outcome optimisation in relation to wider city and/or regionalmaster planswhereappropriateandcost-effective;

(b) Integration and greater coordination between infrastructure systems. Infrastructure integrationshould be encouraged bothwithin types of infrastructure (e.g. integratedwastemanagement sys-tems, integrated transport infrastructure) but also within areas (e.g. infrastructure located under-groundsuchas transport,districtheating, telecommunications,waterandsewagepipes) inorder toimproveprojectandwiderinfrastructureperformanceandsupportcostsavingswheresynergiesexist.

1.1.7. PublicDisclosure(MC)Transparency in relation to SuRe® criteria is strongly encouraged throughout the project life cycle.Publicdisclosureofprojectperformanceshallatleastcomplywithapplicablelawsandfollowinterna-tionallyrecognisedgoodpracticesuchastheConstructionSectorTransparencyInitiative'sInfrastruc-tureDataStandard.

Publicdisclosureisspecificallyrequiredforthefollowingaspects:

(a)Projectsummary(tobeupdatedannually)including:projectnameandlocation;purpose,descrip-tionandscope;sectorandsubsector;budget,fundingsources;timeline;statusofdevelopment;(antic-ipated)completiondate;completioncost;reasonsforprojectchanges(whetherrelatedtocost,scope,contractanddesign).

(b) Ownership information including the project owner, legal structure, shareholders and ultimateownershipbeneficiaries.

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(c) Any relationshipwith applicable local authorities, associated departments and entities, includinganyconflictofinterest.

Publiclydisclosedinformationshallbeperiodicallyupdatedat leastonanannualbasis.Publicdisclo-sureshallbemadeinonlineformat,complementedbydisclosure inotherformatsandlanguage/s ifappropriate.

1.1.8. FinancialSustainability(MC)The project shall be financially sound and fully fundable as evidenced by relevant documentationmadeavailabletoauthorisedauditors.Theprojectshallembedmechanismsforcostrecoveryand/orrevenuegeneration.Thecoststructureshallconsidercostsacrossthewhole lifecycleof theprojectincludingoperationalcosts,costofcapital,assetvalueanddepreciation.Inaddition,theprojectshallprovidereasonableevidencethatfinancialarrangementshavebeenmadeandarebeingmaintained.

RelevantdocumentationshallincludethoseaspectsofaProjectAppraisalDocument(PAD)orequiva-lentthatcoverfinancialaspects,aspertheWorldBank'sGuidelinesforaPAD,namely:

(a)Aneconomicanalysisconfirmingtheeconomicsoundnessoftheproject

(b)Afinancialanalysisconfirmingitsfinancialviability.

1.2. SustainabilityandResilienceManagement

Sustainabilityandresilienceshallbeembeddedatthecoreoftheinfrastructureproject.Clearsystemstoachievesetobjectivesandtargetsshallbeestablished.

1.2.1. EnvironmentalandSocialManagementSystem(s)(MC)Anexplicitcommitmenttosustainabilitymanagementshallbemade.ThisshallincludecarryingoutacomprehensiveEnvironmentalandSocialImpactAssessment(ESIA)andestablishing,aswellasmain-taining,anEnvironmentalManagementSystem(EMS)andaSocialManagementSystem(SMS)appro-priatetothenatureandscaleoftheproject.Systemthinkingshallalsobeappliedtoensurethatrele-vantdynamicsandconnectionsbetweencomponents,includingtheirimplicationsforthebroaderen-vironmentand thecommunity, are taken intoaccount. Suchenvironmentaland socialmanagementsystem(s)shallcoverthefollowingaspects:

(a)Apolicydefiningthesustainabilityandresilienceobjectivesandprinciplesguidingtheproject(in-cludingresilienceplanning);

(b)Theidentificationofrisksandimpactsinlinewiththeoutcomesofthematerialityassessment;

(c)Managementprogrammescoveringadequatemitigationandperformanceimprovementmeasuresandactions;

(d)Organisationalcapacityandcompetency;

(e)Monitoringandreview,includingmonitoringofperformanceagainstsetKPIsandreportingtosen-iormanagement.

Suchmanagement system(s) shall be embedded in the decision-making stages of the infrastructuredeliveryprocess.

1.2.2. LifeCycleApproach(MC)The infrastructure project shall apply life cycle thinking. As aminimum, the project shallwiden thescopeof environmental and socialmanagement systems to consider theextraction, productionanduseofanyrawmaterialsuntiltheendoftheprojectlifecycle.CarryingoutafulllifecycleassessmentinaccordancewithISO14044isencouraged,butnotrequired.

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Theutilityof the infrastructure shallbe consideredbeyond itsoperational lifespan.Wherepossible,theusefullifeofthedeliveredprojectshouldbeextendedbyconsideringitsfunctionality,durability,resilience,easeofupgrading,expansionandrecyclability.

1.2.3. ResiliencePlanning(MC)Theprojectshallidentifyallpotentialshort-termandlong-termhazardsbycarryingoutavulnerabilityassessment,inparticulariftheprojectisinrisk-affectedsectors(e.g.agriculture,water,hydropower)and/or locatedinhigh-riskareas(e.g.coastalareas). Basedontheoutcomesofthevulnerabilityas-sessment, the project owner shall outline and incorporate short-term and long-term adaptationmeasuresintotheprojectdesign.Allpossiblesourcesofstressandshockthroughouttheprojectlifecycleshallbeconsideredandmonitoredovertime,whethertheyareofasocial,economic,cultural,physical, environmental, climate and/or political nature. For this, rigorous data collection andman-agementwillbenecessary.Theprojectownershouldconsideranyotheradditionalopportunities toimproveresilience,whererelevantandfeasibletodoso,forexamplegreeninfrastructureorbyapply-ingothernature-basedsolutionsand/orbyconductingregularstresstests.

Examplesofclimateandenvironmentalhazardswhichshouldbeconsideredinclude:risingsealevel;extreme weather events such as extreme heat and drought, floods, tropical cyclones and similar,stormwaterflows,earthquakes,fireandothernaturalcatastrophes.

Examplesofsocial,man-madeorsystemichazardswhichshouldbeconsideredinclude:supplydisrup-tionofmaterialresources(e.g.energy,water);cyberattacksorsevereICTdisruptions;migrationandconflicts;terrorism;politicalcycles;humanfailureandanycombinationoftheabove.

1.2.4. EmergencyPreparedness(MC)Theproject owner shall implement anemergencymanagementplan covering emergencyprepared-nessaswellasdisasterresponseplans.Allpotentialadverseimpactsonworkers,users,infrastructureserviceprovision,thesurroundingenvironmentandwiderorinterconnectedsystemsshallbeconsid-ered,andemergencymeasuresincludingforevacuationandrelocationshallbeplanned.

Processesandequipmentrelatedtoemergencypreparednessshouldcomplywithapplicablenationallawsandinternationalstandards.Responseplansandmeasuresshouldbecoordinatedwithrelevantlocalauthorities,whererelevant.

1.2.5. SupplyChain(MC)Theprojectownershallrequirerelevantthirdparties–whethercontractors,subcontractorsorsuppli-ers – to take reasonable steps toensure compliancewith sustainability and resilience requirementsspecifiedinthisstandard,including(butnotlimitedto)thefollowingthemes:HumanRights(2.1),La-bourRightsandWorkingConditions(2.2.),EnvironmentalProtection(3.3)andNaturalResources(3.4).Appropriateprocesses shallbeestablished tomonitor supplychain risksand toencourage improve-mentsinlinewithsettargetsthroughouttheprojectlifecycle.Suchprocessesshouldalsocoversus-tainableprocurementandpurchasingbestpracticesduringprojectdelivery.Besidesaclearcommit-ment to sustainable procurement, suppliers shall be identified, evaluated and awarded contractsbasedonadequatesustainabilityinformationanddocumentedevidence.

1.2.6. Pre-existingLiabilities(MC)Iftheprojectisconnectedtopre-existingsocial,economicorenvironmentalgrievancesgoingbackfiveyears, theprojectowner shall transparently addressand remedy such legacies in collaborationwithaffectedparties(orstakeholders).

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1.3. StakeholderEngagementThe infrastructure project shall be developed and operated based on the consultation and engage-mentofallrelevantstakeholdergroups.

1.3.1. StakeholderIdentificationandEngagementPlanning(MC)Theprojectownershallidentifyacomprehensivelistofstakeholdersthatmaybeinterestedinand/oraffectedbytheprojectincludingprojectusersandbeneficiariesandotheraffectedcommunities.

Theprojectownershallestablishandimplementasoundstakeholderengagementplanbasedoniden-tified issues uponwhich feedback from the stakeholders is required.Non-negotiable issues shall bekepttoaminimumandstakeholdersinformedaccordingly.

Stakeholder identification shall bedocumentedappropriately. Engagement shouldbe timed to startaheadofprojectplanningwheneverpossibleandcontinuethroughoutthelifecycleoftheproject.

1.3.2. EngagementandParticipation(MC)Theprojectownershallestablishaprocessoffair,representativeandnon-discriminatoryconsultationwithrelevantstakeholders includingprojectusers,beneficiariesandotherwiseaffectedcommunitiesandincollaborationwithhostgovernmentswhereappropriate.Theprocessshouldallowstakeholderstoexpresstheirviewsonprojectrisks,impactsandmitigationmeasures,andshouldprovideappropri-atetimefortheprojectownertoconsiderandrespondtothese.Adequateandregularcommunica-tionsshallbemadewithrelevantstakeholdersandmembersofthepublic, inappropriate languagesandformats.Stakeholderengagementshallbedocumentedappropriatelyandreportedupontoseniormanagement.

Forprojectswithpotentiallysignificantadverseimpactsonaffectedcommunities,theprocessshallbeformalisedintoanInformedConsultationandParticipation(ICP)process.SuchICPshallinvolveamorein-depthexchangeofviewsandinformationandanorganisedanditerativeconsultation.Theprojectownershouldthenincorporateintoprojectdecision-makingprocessestheviewsofaffectedcommuni-tiesonmattersthataffectthemdirectly.

1.3.3. PublicGrievanceRedressMechanism(MC)The project owner shall establish an efficient and inclusive grievance mechanism to facilitate thepromptresolutionofpublicconcernsandgrievancesaboutitsenvironmentalandsocialperformance.Suchgrievancemechanismshouldbescaledtotheidentifiedrisksandadverseimpactsoftheprojectandbeopen toaffected communities touse. It should seek to resolve concernspromptly,usinganunderstandableandtransparentconsultativeprocessthatisculturallyappropriateandreadilyaccessi-ble, and at no cost and without retribution to the party that originated the issue or concern. Themechanismshallnotimpedeaccesstojudicialoradministrativeremedies.

1.4. Anti-corruptionandTransparencyTheprojectownershallnotengageinand/ortoleratecorruptionandbriberywhenplanning,develop-ingand/oroperatingtheinfrastructureproject.

1.4.1. Anti-briberyManagementSystem(MC)Theprojectownershalldevelopandimplementacomprehensiveanti-briberymanagementsystemfortheprojectthroughoutthelifecycle.Theanti-briberymanagementsystemshallbealignedwithinter-national best practice and standards such as the Transparency International Business Principles forCounteringBriberyortheupcomingISO37001-Anti-briberyManagementSystems.

Suchamanagementsystemshalleffectivelyinclude:

(a)Identificationandassessmentofbriberyrisks;

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(b)Implementationofappropriatemeasuresandprocessestomanageandmitigatesuchrisk;

(c)Thoroughinvestigationofcaseswherecorruptionissuspectedtohavetakenplace;

(d)Implementationofappropriatecorrectivemeasurestoaddressanycasesofcorruption.

Theprogrammeshallspecify internalreportingandpublicdisclosureproceduresandbeenforceableonallpartiesinvolvedintheinfrastructureprojectusinganIntegrityPactorequivalent.

1.4.2. FinancialTransparencyonTaxesandDonations(MC)Theprojectownershall,andshalleffectivelyensurethatallpartiesinvolvedintheinfrastructurepro-jectshall,publiclydisclose:

(a)Allpoliticalandcharitablecontributions,andshallrefrainfrommakingpoliticalcontributions(no-tablyduringelectioncampaigns) inthosecountrieswhichareprovidingprojectfinancingor inwhichtheprojectisbeingdelivered;

(b) All paymentsmade to governments on a country-by-country basis in those countrieswhich areprovidingprojectfinancingorinwhichtheprojectisbeingdelivered;

(c)Itsholdingsofsubsidiaries,affiliates,jointventuresandotherrelatedentities;

(d)Communitycontributionsinthecountrywheretheinfrastructureisbeingdelivered;

(e) Informationonapplicable jurisdictionswhere taxes arebeingpaid andwhere the financial vehi-cle/companyconcernedwiththeprojectisexemptfrompayingtaxes.

Suchdisclosureshall complywithapplicable international lawand reputable international standardsandguidancesuchasFATF’sNationalMoneyLaunderingandTerroristFinancingRiskAssessment.

2. Society

2.1. HumanRightsTheinfrastructureshallbedevelopedandoperatedinrespectofhumanrightsassetoutintheUniver-salDeclarationonHumanRights(UDHR,1948).

2.1.1. HumanRightsCommitment(MC)Theproject owner and its contractors shall protect, promote and respect human rights and complywith applicable national and international human rights laws (e.g. UDHR, 1948). The project ownershouldconsiderimplementingrelevantvoluntarystandardssuchastheUNGuidingPrinciplesonBusi-nessandHumanRights,andISO26000-SocialResponsibility.Theprojectownershallensurethathu-man rights are adequately taken into account in project policies and that compliance with humanrightsisappropriatelydocumented.

2.1.2. HumanRightsComplaintsandViolations(MC)Theprojectownershalldiscloseanyincidentofhumanrightsviolations(includingpendingcourtcas-es)relatedtotheprojectseekingcertification.

Theprojectownershallnothavebeenfoundguilty(i.e.finalverdictofguiltyafterexhaustingallap-peals)ofaviolationofhumanrightsforanyofitsactivitiesinthecountryofoperationwithinthepre-viousthreeyears.

If any alleged violations and complaintshavebeen claimed in the last five years, theprojectownershallprovideevidenceofhowsuchclaimshavebeen investigatedpromptly, thoroughlyand ingoodfaithinaccordancewithapplicableinternationalstandards(e.g. ISO26000).Theprojectshallequallydiscloseanycorrectiveorremediationactionsimplementedasaresult.Thesamerequirementsshallapplytocontractors.

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2.1.3. HumanRightsandSecurityPersonnel(MC)Theprojectownershallensurethatsecurityforceshiredtoprovidesecurityservicesinandaroundtheproject behave in compliance with applicable human rights laws and respect the human rights ofworkers,contractorsandcommunities.

2.2. LabourRightsandWorkingConditionsTherightsofworkersshallberecognisedandrespectedthroughoutthelifecycleoftheprojectandinaccordancewiththeILOCoreStandardsoutlinedintheILODeclarationonFundamentalPrinciplesandRightsatWork(1998).Theterm‘workers’referstodirectworkers,contractedworkers,supplychainworkersandmigrantworkers.

2.2.1. EmploymentPolicy(MC)Theprojectownershalldevelopemploymentpolicies inaccordancewithapplicablenationaland in-ternational lawsand in linewithSuRe®andother relevant international standards (e.g. ISO26000 -SocialResponsibility).

2.2.2. RighttoAssociationandCollectiveBargaining(MC)Theprojectownershallrespectworkers'freedomofassociationandcollectivebargaining,includingincountrieswherenational law iseithersilentorrestrictiveonthesubject, inaccordancewiththena-tionalimplementationofILOFundamentalConventions1-FreedomofAssociationandProtectionoftheRighttoOrganise(1948)and2-RighttoOrganiseandCollectiveBargainingConvention(1949).

2.2.3. Non-discrimination(MC)The principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, gender,sexualorientation,language,religion,nationalorsocialorigin,orpoliticalorotheropinionshallbere-spectedandenforcedthroughouttheproject,inaccordancewiththenationalimplementationofILOFundamentalConventions7-EqualRemuneration(1951)and8-Discrimination(EmploymentandOc-cupation)(1958).

2.2.4. ForcedLabourandChildLabour(MC)Theprojectownershallnotresorttoanyformofforcedlabourorchildlabourandshallcomplywithallapplicablenationalandinternationallaws,includingthenationalimplementationofILOFundamen-talConventions3-ForcedLabour(1930),4-AbolitionofForcedLabour(1957),5-MinimumAgeCon-vention(1973)and6-WorstFormsofChildLabourConvention(1999).

2.2.5. OccupationalHealthandSafety(MC)Theprojectownershallprovideasafeandhealthyworkingenvironment,inaccordancewithapplica-bleinternationalstandardssuchastheILOstandards.Theprojectownershallidentifyandassessrisksandpotential hazards relating to theproject, typeof infrastructure, location and region. Preventiveandprotectivemeasures shallbe implemented tominimise the causesof suchhazardsandpreventtheiroccurrenceas farasreasonablypracticable.Anyoccupationalaccidents,diseasesand incidentsshallbedocumentedandreportedinaccordancewithapplicablelawsandrecognisedstandards.Par-ticularattention shallbepaid to theprotectionofhealthand safetyofworkerswhobecomeactiveafteranemergencyhasoccurred.

2.2.6. EmployeeGrievanceMechanism(MC)Theprojectownershallestablishtransparentdisciplinaryproceduresandaccessibleemployeegriev-ancemechanismstoregister, investigateandpromptlyaddressanycomplaintsarisingduringthelifecycleoftheproject.Suchproceduresandmechanismsshallcomplywithapplicablenationalandinter-nationallawincluding,whererelevant,applicableinternationalstandards(e.g.ILOstandards).

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2.2.7. WorkingHoursandLeave(MC)Fairworkinghours,restdaysandlegallymandatedleaveshallberespectedinaccordancewithappli-cablenationaland international law,aswellas recognised international standardsandbestpractice(e.g.ILOstandardsonworkingtime).

2.2.8. FairWagesandAccesstoEmployeeDocumentation(MC)Workersshallbepaidfairwages,consideringboththeapplicablelegalminimumwageplusassociatedstatutorybenefitsaswellastheprevailingindustrystandardsandtakingthehigherofthetwo.Work-ersshallhaveeasyandfreeaccesstotheirpersonalemployeedocumentationinaccordancewithap-plicablenational and international law, aswell as recognised international standardson the subjectsuchasILOFundamentalConvention7-EqualRemuneration(1951).

2.2.9. Retrenchment(MC)Shouldtheprojectresorttoretrenchmentatanytimeduringthelifecycleoftheinfrastructureasset,suchretrenchmentsshallbeimplementedasalastresortandintheabsenceofanyviablealternative.Retrenchments shall be carried out without discrimination, in accordancewith contractual require-mentsandincompliancewithapplicablenationalandinternationallaws.Adequateretrenchmentpro-ceduresshouldbeestablishedfromthestartoftheprojectandcovernotificationandcompensation(includingseveranceandbenefits)inaccordancewithapplicablelawsandindustrybestpractice.

2.3. CustomerFocusandInclusivenessTheprojectshallmeettheneedsoftheidentifiedusersandbeneficiarieswithoutanyformofdiscrim-ination,whichshallbeverifiedappropriately.

2.3.1. PhysicalAccessibility(MC)Theinfrastructureandrelatedservicesshallbeaccessibletoallintendedusersandbeneficiaries,with-outdiscriminationonthegroundsof race,gender, sexualorientation, language, religion,nationalorsocialorigin,politicalorotheropinion.Theneedsoftheelderlyanddisabledshallbecarefullyconsid-eredthroughappropriateengagement,particularlywheresuchinfrastructureistobeaccessedbythepublic.

2.3.2. Affordability(MC)Where the infrastructureaddresses thebasicneedsof thepopulationor is considered toconstitutecriticalinfrastructureforlocalcommunities,theprojectshallcarefullyconsidertheaffordabilityofre-lated services to historically disadvantaged groups including low-income and poorer groups of thepopulation.Anychangestothepricingstructureoruserchargesshouldbereportedandadequatelyjustified.Criticalinfrastructureservicesinclude(butarenotlimitedto)accesstowaterandsanitation,energy,publictransport,education,andhealthcare.

2.3.3. InfrastructureAdequacy(MC)Theprojectowner,contractorsandoperatorsshall regularlyengagewiththe intendedusers (whereapplicable) and beneficiaries of the infrastructure to ensure the adequacy of the infrastructure andrelatedservices.Suchengagementshouldconsiderallpossibilitiesbearinginmindthedesignandcon-tractualconstrains. Itshallalsocoverthedesignofquality indoorandoutdoorenvironmentsinrela-tiontousercomfortduringtheplanningphase.

2.3.4. ServiceImprovement(PC)Theproject shalldefineKeyPerformance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to the typeof infrastructureandthelocationtoassessthequalityandquantityofinfrastructureserviceprovision.Suchindicatorsshallhelptorecordrelevantdisruptionsto,orcomplaintsabout,theserviceprovisionandhowthesehave

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beenmanaged.Oncetheinfrastructureisoperational,theserviceprovidershallestablishacustomer-friendly complaint mechanism and related processes to act upon complaints within a reasonabletimeframe.

2.4. CommunityImpacts

Theprojectdevelopmentand/oroperationshallnotnegativelyimpactthecommunityresidinginthevicinity, including indigenous people and historically disadvantaged groups.When avoidance is notachievable,themitigationhierarchy(minimisation,restoration,compensation)shallbeapplied.

2.4.1. MinoritiesandIndigenousPeople(MC)Iftheprojectison,ormayaffect,landorresourcestraditionallyownedorunderthecustomaryuseofindigenouspeopleandminorities, theprojectownershallconsultwithpreviously identifiedaffectedcommunitiesregardingtheprojectdesignandanticipatedoutcomesandobtaintheirFree,PriorandInformedConsent(FPIC).Anyadverseimpactsshouldbepromptlyidentifiedandremediesshouldbeproposedinaccordancewiththemitigationhierarchy.

Minoritiesareintendedasminoritygroupsbasedonnationalorethnic,cultural,religiousandlinguisticidentity.Forthepurposesofthisstandard,minoritiesshallspecificallyincludenomadiccommunities,Roma,andothernationalorregionalminorities.

2.4.2. Resettlements(MC)The project owner shall commit to avoiding the involuntary resettlement of affected communities,includingindigenouspeople,whereverpossible.Alternativeprojectdesignsshallbeconsideredinor-der to avoid orminimise the displacement of people and/or related socioeconomic activities,whilebalancingenvironmental,socialandfinancialcostsandbenefits.Whereresettlement isunavoidable,theprojectownershallengagewithaffectedcommunitiesonthedevelopmentofaresettlementac-tion plan and offer adequate compensation as part of it. Such engagement shall be properly docu-mentedandbefair,inclusiveandincompliancewithapplicablehumanrightslaws.

2.4.3. CulturalHeritage(MC)Theprojectownershallcomplywithapplicablelawontheprotectionofculturalheritagethroughoutthelifecycleoftheprojectandinfrastructureasset.Applicablelawincludesthehostcountry'sobliga-tion under the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage(UNESCO CCPWCNH, 1972). Any risk of impacts on (or findings of previously undiscovered) culturalheritageshallbepromptly identifiedandassessedbyqualifiedprofessionals.Wheresuchrisksexist,theprojectownershallexplorealternativestoprojectdesignandexecutionandconsultwithaffectedcommunitiesonappropriatecoursesofaction.Suchengagementshallbeproperlydocumentedandreporteduponasappropriate.

2.4.4. PublicHealthandSafety(MC)Theprojectownershallevaluateallpotentialrisksandimpactstothehealthandsafetyoftheaffectedcommunitiesandgeneralpublicduringtheprojectlifecycle.Wheresuchrisksandassociatednegativeimpactsare identified, theprojectowner shallestablishpreventiveandcontrolmeasuresconsistentwithgoodinternationalindustrypractice.Theprojectownershall identifyrisksandimpactsandpro-posemitigationmeasures that are commensuratewith their nature andmagnitude. Suchmeasuresshouldfavourtheavoidanceofrisksandimpactsoverminimisation.

Thefollowingaspectsshouldbecarefullyconsideredwhererelevant,anddocumentedaccordingly:

(a)Infrastructureandequipmentdesignandsafety;

(b)Hazardousmaterialsmanagementandsafety;

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(c)Exposuretodiseases;

(d)EmergencypreparednessandresponseinlinewithapplicableSuRe®requirements(seee.g.1.2.4).

2.4.5. DecommissioningandLegacy:RiskstoFutureGenerations(MC)Theprojectownershallconsidertheinterestsoffutureaswellaspresentgenerationsthroughoutthelifecycleoftheproject.Theprojectshallassess,andmakerelevantprovisionstoaddress,anymajorhealthandsafetyissues(e.g.inrelationtohazardouswaste)andotheradverseimpactonnaturalre-sourceswhichcouldarisefromtheinfrastructureovertime,includinglegaciesrelatedtothedecom-missioningoftheinfrastructure.

2.5. SocioeconomicdevelopmentTheprojectshallcreate long-termbenefits forthesocioeconomicdevelopmentand improvementofqualityoflifeoflocalcommunities.

2.5.1. HiringandTrainingLocalStaff(PC)Theprojectownerand teamshall seek to supportpositive skill, technologyandcapability spilloversfromtheprojecttothecommunitywhererelevantandapplicable.Forexample,byhiring localstaff,includingfromminoritygroups,andbytrainingthemaccordinglyorbysharingknowledgeandlearn-ingoutcomeswithinterestedpartiesaspartofwiderdevelopmentprogrammes.

2.5.2. ImprovingAccesstoCriticalInfrastructure(MC)Where the infrastructureaddresses thebasicneedsof thepopulationor is considered toconstitutecritical infrastructure, the project shall consider extending infrastructure provision to disadvantagedcommunitiesand/orunderservedareasandbuild in theoutcomesof relevantassessment(s) in thedesignwithin reason.Critical infrastructure services include (but arenot limited to) access towaterandsanitation,energy,publictransport,education,andhealthcare.

2.5.3. CommunityBenefits(PC)Theproject shallmeet theneeds of local communities and contribute to creating sustainable liveli-hoodsby:

(a)Enhancingpublicspacewhereapplicableandcompensatingforlostpublicspacewherepossible;

(b)Strengtheningsocialcohesion;

(c)ContributingtonationaleffortstoachievinginternationalsocioeconomicgoalssuchastheSustain-ableDevelopmentGoals.

2.5.4. SocioeconomicDevelopment(PC)The infrastructureprojectshallcontributeto localsocioeconomicdevelopmentpriorities throughoutitslifecycleandbeyond,alignedwithlocalandnationaldevelopmentgoals.Theseincludebutarenotlimitedtoemploymentcreation(see2.5.1)andsupporttoeconomicactivity,growthanddevelopmentthroughaccesstoinfrastructureandrelatedservices,aswellastechnologytransferandcapacitybuild-ing.

3. Environment

3.1. ClimateTheprojectshallbedesignedandoperatedtoavoidnegativeimpactsonclimatechange,andcreatenetpositiveoutcomeswhereverpossible.

3.1.1. GreenhouseGasEmissions(PC)Theprojectownershall seek to lowergreenhousegasemissions related to the infrastructuredevel-opmentandoperation,incomparisontoapplicablebenchmarksandbaselinesandinaccordancewith

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theUNFrameworkConventiononClimateChange(UNFCCC,1994)andrelatedprotocols.Wherepos-sible,theinfrastructure,particularlyifnewlybuilt,shouldaimtobecomecarbonneutralortoachieveverylowlevelsofemissions.

Greenhousegasemissionsinthecontextofinfrastructureincludedirectandindirectemissions,includ-ingemissionsreleasedfromcarbonsinksfollowinglandusechangescausedbytheproject.Emissionsshall also include those associated with relevant substances used to replace ozone-depleting sub-stances(ODS) in linewiththeMontrealProtocolonSubstancesthatDepletetheOzoneLayer(1989,universallyratified).

The project owner shall consider alternatives and implement cost-effective options that are bothtechnicallyand financiallyviable inorder to reduceproject-relatedgreenhousegasemissionsduringtheconstructionandoperationoftheproject.Theseoptionsmayincludealternativeprojectlocations;adoptionof renewableor lowcarbonenergysources; sustainableagricultural, forestryand livestockmanagementpractices;thereductionoffugitiveemissions;andthereductionofgasflaring.

3.1.2. EnergyEfficiency(PC)Theprojectownershallmaximiseenergysavingsandenergyefficiencyduringconstructionandopera-tion.Theprojectshouldcommitfromthedesignphasetoexploreoptionstoreduceenergyconsump-tionwhererelevantandfeasible.Energyauditsshallbecarriedoutregularlyduringoperationtocon-firmexpectedenergysavings incomparisonwith industrynorms.Considerationshouldalsobegiventoreducingtheproject'sembodiedenergyovertheinfrastructurelifespanaspartofalifecycleenergyassessment.

3.1.3. RenewableEnergy(PC)Theprojectownershallmaximisetheuseofsustainablymanagedrenewableenergyasaproportionoftotalenergyconsumptiontoeffectivelyreducedependencyonfossilfuelinputs.

3.1.4. ClimateResilienceandInfrastructureAdaptability(PC)Wheretheprojectisexpectedtobeoralreadyisatriskduetoclimatechangeimpacts(basedontheoutcomes of the vulnerability assessment carried out under 1.2.3. Resilience planning), the projectowner shall demonstrate the project design's ability towithstand, within reason, identified climatechangerisksandhazardsindifferentyetplausiblescenarios.

Examplesofclimateandenvironmentalhazardswhichshouldbeconsideredinclude:risingsealevel;extreme weather events such as extreme heat and drought, floods, tropical cyclones and similar,stormwaterflows,earthquakes,fireorothernaturalcatastrophes.

3.2. BiodiversityandEcosystemsTheinfrastructureprojectshallbedesignedasfaraspossibleinawaythatintegratesecosystemser-vicesasapartoftheplannedinfrastructurefunctionandavoidsnegativeimpactsonbiodiversityandecosystems.Whereverpossible,theinfrastructureprojectshouldidentifypotentialforfurtherpositiveimpactsinaccordancewiththeConventiononBiologicalDiversityandrelatedprotocols.

3.2.1. BiodiversityandEcosystemManagement(MC)Theprojectandassociateddevelopmentsshallseekasmuchaspossibletoavoidnegativeimpactsandmaximise positive impacts on the conservation of biodiversity, natural habitats, ecological corridorsandecosystemswhichcouldarisefromtheinfrastructureproject.Possibledirectandindirectimpactsshouldbeassessedbyreferringto internationallyrecognisedapproaches(forexampletheHighCon-servationValues(HCV)assessmentapproach).

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Wherenegativedirectorindirectimpactsonbiodiversityandecosystemservicescannotbeavoided,theprojectownershallseektominimiseimpactsandimplementrestorationmeasuresinaccordancewitha‘zeronetloss’approach,basedonthemitigationhierarchyandfollowingconsultationwithaf-fectedcommunities.

3.2.2. HabitatandEcosystemConservation(PC)Theprojectownerandteamshallseektoprotectnaturalcapital,includinghabitatsandecosystems,inclose collaborationwith state and local agencies aswell as local communities. In addition to SuRe®requirementsonbiodiversityandecosystemmanagement,theprojectshallinsofaraspossiblenotbebuiltorcausenegativeimpactson:

(a) Critical habitats andendangered species as per recognised international approaches (e.g. IUCN'sRedList);

(b)Legallyprotectedandinternationallyrecognisedareas;

(c)Otherareasofhighconservationvalue(e.g.wetlands,rivers)as identifiedthroughinternationallyrecognisedapproaches(e.g.HCVAorIUCN'sKeyBiodiversityAreasStandard).

Wherethiscannotbeavoided,a‘zeronetloss’approachshallbefavouredandincludeadequatecom-pensationmeasuresforanyaffectedcommunities,inaccordancewithapplicablelawandinternationalstandards.

3.2.3. ForestRestorationandConservation(PC)Theprojectshouldachieve ‘zeronet loss’of forests.Any impactsonexistingforestsshouldbemini-misedandmitigatedaccording to themitigationhierarchy.Wheredeforestation is unavoidable andforestsareclearedfortheproject,atleastanequivalentareashouldbeafforested/reforested.

3.2.4. InvasiveAlienSpecies(MC)Theprojectownershallavoidthedeliberateoraccidentalintroductionofalienornon-nativespeciesoffloraandfaunaintoareaswheretheyarenotnormallyfound.

3.3. EnvironmentalProtectionInfrastructuredevelopmentandoperationshallminimisenegativeimpactsandmaximisepositiveim-pactsontheenvironment,includingecosystemsandbiodiversity.Themitigationhierarchy(avoid,pre-vent,minimise,reduceoroffsetadverseimpacts)shallbeapplied.

3.3.1. Waste(PC)Waste generation, in particular hazardous waste, shall be avoided where possible, andwaste shallotherwisebeminimised,treated,destroyed,ordisposedofinasafeandenvironmentallysoundman-ner.Awastemanagementplanshouldbeimplementedthroughoutthelifecycleoftheproject.

3.3.2. Pollution(PC)Theprojectshallbedesigned,implementedandoperatedinawaythatavoidsorminimisesthepollu-tionofair,waterandsoilandavoidsthetransferofpollutionfromoneoftheseenvironmentalcom-ponentstotheother.

Whereitisnotpossibletoavoidadverseimpacts,theprojectownershallconsiderambientconditionsandapply technicallyand financially feasiblepollutionpreventionprinciplesand techniques thatarebestsuitedtominimiseadverseimpactsonhumanhealthandtheenvironment,consistentwithappli-cablelawsandstandardsaswellasgoodinternationalindustrypractice.

3.3.3. PestManagement(MC)TheprojectshallnotuseanypesticideslistedunderapplicableinternationalconventionssuchastheRotterdamConvention(2004)andtheStockholmConventiononPersistentOrganicPollutants(2004).

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Wheretheprojectinvolvesthemanagementofpesticidesandrelatedsubstances,anintegratedpestmanagement(orvectormanagement)approachshouldbeconsidered.Theprojectshouldseektomin-imiseandmitigateanyadverseimpactsrelatedtotheuseofsuchsubstancesonlocalecosystemsandbiodiversityaswellaspublichealthandsafety,inaccordancewiththerelevantSuRe®requirements.

3.3.4. Noise,Light,VibrationandHeat(PC)Theinfrastructureshallbedesigned,implementedandoperatedinawaythatminimisesnegativeim-pactsonhumanandecosystemhealthrelatedtoexcessivenoise, light,vibrationsand/orheat.Rele-vant sourcesofdisturbance shouldbe identifiedandassociated risksminimised throughpreventionandmitigationmeasureswhere appropriate. Stakeholder engagement is recommended for projectsandtypesofinfrastructurewheresuchdisturbancesaresignificantlyhigh.

3.4. NaturalResourcesThedevelopmentandoperationoftheinfrastructureshallaimtoprotectnaturalresourcesandcom-mittoresponsiblesourcing.

3.4.1. ResourceEfficiency(PC)Theinfrastructureshallbedesignedtomaximiseresourceefficiencythroughoutitslifecycle.Thepro-ject owner shall implement technically and financially feasiblemeasures for improving efficiency inrelationtotheconsumptionofenergy,water,aswellasanyotherapplicableresourcesandmaterialinputs. Suchmeasures should integrate theprinciplesof cleanerproduction intoprojectdesign andconstructionwiththeobjectiveofconservingrawmaterials,energy,andwater.Wherebenchmarkingdataisavailable,theprojectownershallestablishrelativelevelsofefficiency.Wherefossilfuelinputsare used, resource efficiency targets should be established in accordancewith industry normsor incomparisonwithbaselinedata.

3.4.2. PreservationofWaterResources(PC)Theprojectshalloperatewithwaterresourcesthatmaintainsustainablewaterbalancesandexhibitconsistent and socially acceptable water quality levels. Accordingly, the project owner and teamshouldpreservewaterresourcesduringtheproject'sdesign,constructionandoperation.Inparticular,losses inwater supply should be reduced in comparison to business-as-usual or applicable industrynorms. Further, the project should avoid using or impacting on non-replenishablewater resources,limitstormrunoffs,andmonitorcloselywaterusageperformancewhereapplicable.

3.4.3. Materials(PC)TheprojectownershallcommittothesustainablesourcingofmaterialsinordertominimisetheirlifecycleimpactinaccordancewithinternationallyrecognisedstandardssuchasLEED’srequirementsonbuildingmaterials andmaterial-specific standards suchas FSC forwood. Theproject should seek tofavourlow-impactandnon-hazardousmaterialswhicharelocallysourcedandmadefromreclaimedorrecycledmaterialswherepossible.Theprojectshouldalsoidentifyandtakeadvantageofby-productsynergieswherecost-effectiveandfeasibletodoso.Theprojectshouldrefrainfrompurchasingprod-uctsfromregionswheretherearesignificantsocialandenvironmentalrisks.

3.4.4. CumulativeImpacts(MC)The project owner shall consider cumulative impacts of project activities on the environment andmanagethemappropriately.Cumulative impactsarethenegativepublichealthorenvironmentalef-fects from exposure to the combined emissions and discharges in a geographic area. Such impactsshould be assessed carefully and measures should be implemented in accordance with recognisedguidanceonthesubjectsuchastheIFC'sGoodPracticeHandbookonCumulativeImpactAssessmentandManagement:GuidanceforthePrivateSectorinEmergingMarkets.

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3.5. LandUseandLandscapeTheinfrastructureprojectshallminimisenegativeimpactsonthesurroundinglandscapeanduselandresponsibly.

3.5.1. Location,ProjectSitingandDesigninRelationtoLandscape(MC)Theprojectownershallcarefullyassessinfrastructurelocationandsiting,inconsultationwithaffectedcommunitiesandrelevantpublicauthorities.Suchassessmentshouldcover:

(a) A location analysis – covering aspects such as local geological considerations, the presence ofgreeninfrastructure,opportunitiesfornature-basedsolutions,aswellastheimplicationsofslopesandfloodplains–withtheviewofkeepingnegativeimpactsassociatedwithconstructionandoperationtoaminimumandinlinewithotherrelevantSuRe®criteria(e.g.3.2.2and2.4.4).

(b)Theidentificationofhowlandscapeandlocalcommunitieswillbeaffectedbytheprojectintermsoflandscapescaleplanning,features,characterandaesthetics;

(c)Theevaluationofhowvulnerableorsensitivethelandscapeisandwillbetothelikelyeffectsoftheproject(includingincreasedpressureonfrontierresourcesandactivitydisplacementifany);

(d)Suggestionsforintegrateddesignandoperationalfeaturesthatminimiseormitigatetheimpactsoftheprojectonlandscape.

3.5.2. LandUse(PC)The project shallminimise land use and urban sprawl by favouring grey fields in order to preservegreenfields(includingfarmland)andminimiseimpervioussurfaces.

3.5.3. SoilRestoration(MC)Soils disturbedduring construction andprevious development shall be restored. Restoration shouldallow such soils to be reused for functions comparable to their original ecological and hydrologicalfunctions.

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4 AppendicesandReferences

4.1 OverviewofReferencestoExistingConventions,StandardsandGuidelinesFigure 5 below lists the international conventions, standards and guidelines that are directly refer-encedintheSuRe®Criteria.

Figure5-DocumentsdirectlyreferencedintheSuRe®criteria

SuRe®Criterion ReferencedDocument(s)B.Reporting GlobalReportingInitiative’s(GRI)SustainabilityReporting

Standards1.1.7PublicDisclosure ConstructionSectorTransparencyInitiative(CoST)’sInfrastruc-

tureDataStandard1.4.1Anti-briberyManagementSystem TransparencyInternationalBusinessPrinciplesforCountering

BriberyISO37001(tobepublished)

1.4.2FinancialTransparencyonTaxesandDonations

FATF National Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing RiskAssessment(2013)

1.1.8FinancialSustainability World Bank Template andGuidelines for the Project AppraisalDocument(PAD)

2.1HumanRights ISO26000-SocialResponsibilityUniversalDeclarationonHumanRights(UDHR,1948)UNGuidingPrinciplesonBusinessandHumanRights

2.2LabourRightsandWorkingConditions ILODeclarationonFundamentalPrinciplesandRightsatWork(1998)ILOFundamentalConventions

2.2.2 Right to Association and CollectiveBargaining

ILOFundamentalConventions1-FreedomofAssociationandProtectionoftheRighttoOrganise(1948)and2-RighttoOr-ganiseandCollectiveBargainingConvention(1949).

2.2.3Non-discrimination ILOFundamentalConventions7-EqualRemunerationConven-tion(1951)and8-Discrimination(EmploymentandOccupation)(1958)

2.2.4ForcedLabourandChildLabour ILOFundamentalConventions3-ForcedLabour(1930),4-Abo-litionofForcedLabour(1957),5-MinimumAgeConvention(1973)and6-WorstFormsofChildLabourConvention(1999)

2.4.2CulturalHeritage ConventionConcerningtheProtectionoftheWorldCulturalandNaturalHeritage(UNESCOCCPWCNH,1972)

2.5.4SocioeconomicDevelopment UNSustainableDevelopmentGoals3.1.1Greenhousegasemissions UNFrameworkConventiononClimateChange(UNFCCC,1994)

MontrealProtocolonSubstancesthatDepletetheOzoneLayer(1989)

3.2BiodiversityandEcosystem(theme) ConventiononBiologicalDiversity(CBD,1993)

3.2.1 Biodiversity and Ecosystem Man-agement

HighConservationValuesassessmentapproach

3.2.2HabitatandEcosystemConservation IUCNRedListIUCN'sKeyBiodiversityAreasStandard

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SuRe®Criterion ReferencedDocument(s)3.3.3PestManagement RotterdamConvention(2004)

StockholmConventiononPersistentOrganicPollutants(2004)

3.4.4CumulativeImpacts IFCGoodPracticeHandbookonCumulativeImpactAssessmentandManagement:GuidanceforthePrivateSectorinEmergingMarkets

Figure6illustrateshowSuRe®Criteriaandperformancelevelstakeintoconsideration,andwhereap-plicablebuildupon,existingstandards,notably:• EquitableOrigin(EO100™)• Envision®(Env)• GIB’sGradingTool(GIBGT)• IFC’sPerformanceStandards(IFCPS)• ISCA’sInfrastructureSustainabilityratingscheme(ISCAIS)

Note - At the time of writing, and following comments received during the public consultation, theSuRe®StandardCommitteeiscurrentlyreviewingallperformancelevelstoensurethatthesearecon-sistentandcoherentforallSuRe®Criteria.Figure6-SuRe®’sconsiderationofexistingstandards

Code SuRe®Criterion EO100™

Env GIBGT

IFCPS

ISCAIS

1.1.1 OrganisationalStructureandManagement x x1.1.2 Team Qualifications, Know-how and Capacity

building x x

1.1.3 LegalComplianceandOversight x 1.1.4 ResultsOrientation x 1.1.5 RiskManagement x1.1.6 InfrastructureInterconnectivityandIntegration x x1.1.7 PublicDisclosure6 x1.1.8 FinancialSustainability 1.2.1 EnvironmentalandSocialManagementSystem x 1.2.2 LifeCycleApproach x x 1.2.3 ResiliencePlanning7 x x1.2.4 EmergencyPreparedness x 1.2.5 SupplyChain x1.2.6 Pre-existingLiabilities x 1.3.1 Stakeholder Identification and Engagement Plan-

ning x x

1.3.2 EngagementandParticipation x x1.3.3 PublicGrievanceRedressMechanism x x 1.4.1 Anti-BriberyManagementSystem 1.4.4 FinancialTransparencyonTaxesandDonations

61.1.7alsoconsidersCoSTInfrastructureDataStandard.71.2.3alsoconsidersArup’sCitiesResilienceFramework.

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Env GIBGT

IFCPS

ISCAIS

2.1.1 HumanRightsCommitment x 2.1.2 HumanRightsComplaintsandViolations x 2.1.3 HumanRightsandSecurityPersonnel x 2.2.1 EmploymentPolicy x 2.2.2 RighttoAssociationandCollectiveBargaining x x 2.2.3 Non-discrimination x x 2.2.4 ForcedLabourandChildLabour x 2.2.5 OccupationalHealthandSafety x 2.2.6 EmployeeDisciplineandGrievanceMechanism x 2.2.7 WorkingHoursandLeave x x 2.2.8 FairWages and Access to Employee Documenta-

tionx

2.2.9 Retrenchment x 2.3.1 PhysicalAccessibility 2.3.2 Affordability 2.3.3 InfrastructureAdequacy x 2.3.4 ServiceImprovement x 2.4.1 MinoritiesandIndigenousPeople x 2.4.2 Resettlements x 2.4.3 CulturalHeritage x 2.4.4 PublicHealthandSafety x 2.4.5 Decommissioning and Legacy: Risks to Future

Generations

2.5.1 HiringandTrainingLocalStaff x x 2.5.2 ImprovingAccesstoCriticalInfrastructure 2.5.3 CommunityBenefits x x 2.5.4 SocioeconomicDevelopment x x x 3.1.1 GreenhouseGasEmissions x x 3.1.2 EnergyEfficiency x x3.1.3 RenewableEnergy x x3.1.4 ClimateResilienceandInfrastructureAdaptability 3.1.5 EmergencyPreparedness x 3.2.1 BiodiversityandEcosystemManagement x 3.2.2 HabitatandEcosystemConservation x x 3.2.3 ForestRestorationandConservation 3.2.4 InvasiveAlienSpecies x 3.3.1 Waste x 3.3.2 Pollution x x 3.3.3 PestManagement x 3.3.4 Noise,Light,VibrationandHeat x 3.4.1 ResourceEfficiency x 3.4.2 PreservationofWaterResources x x3.4.3 Materials x x x3.4.4 CumulativeImpacts x 3.5.1 Location, Project Siting and Design in Relation to

Landscapex x

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Env GIBGT

IFCPS

ISCAIS

3.5.2 LandUse8 x 3.5.3 SoilRestoration x

4.2 DefinitionsKeyword Definition Reference

Auditor A person who audits infrastructure projects to determine their level ofSuRe®compliance,inamannerbefittingthetrainingreceivedfromGIB.

Affected Com-munities

Localcommunitiesdirectlyaffectedbytheproject. AccordingtoIFCPS1,Par1,p.1

Basic Services(basicneeds)

Basic services/needs refer tominimum space, supply of water, adequatesewageandgarbagedisposalsystems,appropriateprotectionagainstheat,cold,damp,noise,fireanddisease-carryinganimals,adequatesanitaryandwashingfacilities,ventilation,cookingandstoragefacilitiesandnaturalandartificiallighting,andinsomecasesbasicmedicalservices.

Accordingto IFC PS2,p.3

Biodiversity Thevariabilityamonglivingorganismsfromallsourcesincluding,interalia,terrestrial,marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological com-plexesofwhich theyareapart; this includesdiversitywithin species,be-tweenspecies,andofecosystems.

Accordingto theConven-tion onBiologicalDiversity,inIFCPS6Par1,p.1

Biodiversity Off-set

Biodiversityoffsets aremeasurable conservationoutcomes resulting fromactionsdesignedtocompensateforsignificantresidualadversebiodiversityimpactsarisingfromprojectdevelopmentandpersistingafterappropriateavoidance,minimisationandrestorationmeasureshavebeentaken.

AccordingtoIFC6,p.2

Bribery Termusedtorefertotheoffering,promising,giving,acceptingorsolicitingof an undue advantage of any value (which could be financial or non-financial),directlyor indirectly,and irrespectiveof location(s), inviolationof applicable law, as an inducement or reward for a person acting or re-frainingfromactinginrelationtotheperformanceofthatperson'sduties.

Accordingto ISO/DIS37001:2015

Brownfields &Brownfield Pro-ject

Generallyspeaking,brownfieldsaresitesthathavebeendevelopedinthepast thatmay ormay not be contaminated. Accordingly, brownfield pro-jectsaredevelopedprojects(operatingorabandoned).

Accordingto TheWorldBankGroup2016

83.5.2alsoconsidersBREEAMCommunitiesTool

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Keyword Definition Reference

Contractor Anorganisationor individual that signs a contractwith the infrastructureprojectownerfortheprovisionofaservice,e.g.construction.

Inspiredby OxfordDictionar-iesOnline

CriticalHabitat Critical habitats, also known as hotspots, are areaswith high biodiversityvalue, including (i) habitats of significant importance to critically endan-geredand/orendangeredspecies;(ii)habitatsofsignificantimportancetoendemic and/or restricted-range species; (iii) habitats supporting globallysignificant concentrations of migratory species and/or congregatory spe-cies;(iv)highlythreatenedand/oruniqueecosystems;and/or(v)areasas-sociatedwithkeyevolutionaryprocesses.

IFC PS6(2012:4)

Critical CulturalHeritage

Critical cultural heritage consists of oneor bothof the following typesofculturalheritage:(i)theinternationallyrecognisedheritageofcommunitieswhouse,orhaveusedwithinlivingmemorytheculturalheritageforlong-standingculturalpurposes;or(ii) legallyprotectedculturalheritageareas,includingthoseproposedbyhostgovernmentsforsuchdesignation.

IFC(2012)

CulturalHeritage Cultural heritage refers to (i) tangible forms of cultural heritage, such astangible moveable or immovable objects, property, sites, structures, orgroups of structures, having archaeological (prehistoric), paleontological,historical,cultural,artistic,andreligiousvalues;(ii)uniquenaturalfeaturesor tangible objects that embody cultural values, such as sacred groves,rocks,lakes,andwaterfalls;and(iii)certaininstancesofintangibleformsofculturethatareproposedtobeusedforcommercialpurposes,suchascul-tural knowledge, innovations, and practices of communities embodyingtraditionallifestyles.

IFC PS8(2012:1)

Ecosystem Ser-vices

The benefits that people, including businesses, derive from ecosystems.Ecosystemservicesareorganised into fourtypes: (i)provisioningservices,whicharetheproductspeopleobtainfromecosystems;(ii)regulatingser-vices,whicharethebenefitspeopleobtainfromtheregulationofecosys-tem processes; (iii) cultural services, which are the non-material benefitspeopleobtainfromecosystems;and(iv)supportingservices,whicharethenaturalprocessesthatmaintaintheotherservices.

IFC PS 6(2012:1)

Embodied Ener-gy

The embodied energy of amaterial or product is the sumof energy thatwasusedintheproductionofthematerialorproduct,includingrawmate-rial extraction, transport manufacture and all the undertaken processesuntilthematerialorproductiscompletedandready.

Envision®(2012:170)

Environmentaland Social Man-agement System(ESMS)

AnEnvironmentalandSocialManagementSystem(ESMS)isadynamicandcontinuousprocess initiatedandsupportedbymanagement,and involvesengagement between the project owner, its workers, local communitiesdirectly affected by the project (the Affected Communities) and, whereappropriate,otherstakeholders(i.e.thosenotdirectlyaffectedbythepro-jectbutwhohaveaninterestinit).Drawingontheelementsoftheestab-lished business management process of “plan, do, check, and act,” theESMS entails amethodological approach tomanaging environmental andsocial risks and impacts in a structuredway on an ongoing basis. A goodESMSappropriate to thenatureand scaleof theprojectpromotes sound

IFC PS 1(2012:1)

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and sustainable environmental and social performance, and can lead toimprovedfinancial,social,andenvironmentaloutcomes.

Free, Prior andInformed Con-sent(FPIC)

FPICisunderstoodasexpandingtheprocessofInformedConsultationandParticipation (ICP) described in Performance Standard 1.3.2. and will beestablished through good faith negotiations between the project ownerand the affected communities of indigenous peoples. The project ownerwilldocument:(i)themutuallyacceptedprocessbetweentheprojectown-er and Affected Communities of Indigenous Peoples, and (ii) evidence ofagreementbetween theparties as theoutcomeof thenegotiations. FPICdoes not necessarily require unanimity andmay be achieved evenwhenindividualsorgroupswithinthecommunityexplicitlydisagree.

IFC PS7(2012)

Good Interna-tional IndustryPractice

The exercise of professional skill, diligence, prudence, and foresight thatwould reasonablybeexpected fromskilledandexperiencedprofessionalsengagedinthesametypeofundertakingunderthesameorsimilarcircum-stancesgloballyorregionally.

IFC PS 1(2012:3)

GreenInfrastruc-ture

Greeninfrastructureisacost-effective,resilientapproachtomanagingwetweather impacts that provides many community benefits. While single-purpose graystormwater infrastructure — conventional piped drainageand water treatment systems — is designed tomove urban stormwateraway from thebuiltenvironment, green infrastructurereducesand treatsstormwater at its sourcewhile delivering environmental, social, and eco-nomic benefits.Depending on local risks and needs, green infrastructurepractices can support climate change resilience by helping to manageflooding, prepare for droughts, reduce urban heat island effect, lowerbuildingenergydemandandprotectcoastalareas.

USEPA

Greenfields &Greenfield Pro-ject

Generallyspeaking,greenfieldsaresitesthathavenotyetbeendeveloped.Accordingly,greenfieldprojectsarenewprojects(tobebuilt).

Accordingto TheWorldBankGroup2016

Habitat A terrestrial, freshwater, ormarine geographical unit or airway that sup-portsassemblagesof livingorganismsandtheir interactionswiththenon-livingenvironment.Habitatsaredividedinto‘modified’,‘natural’,and‘crit-ical’.‘Critical’habitatsareasubsetofmodifiedornaturalhabitats.

IFC PS6(2012:12)

HeatIsland Anurbanareathatissignificantlywarmerthanitssurroundingruralareasdue to materials that cause heat accumulation and lack of vegetation,which cools through evapotranspiration.While the heat island effect hasnot been proven to influence the earth´s global temperatures, it can in-creasetheneedforairconditioningandotherformsofcoolingthatrequireenergy.


IndustryNorms Currentindustryregulatorystandardsforaparticularactivity. Envision®(2012:172)

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Infrastructure Infrastructureprojectsdeliverthetechnicalandphysicalstructures(roads,bridges,watersuppliesandtreatmentworks,dams,andmore)requiredtosupport the community economy and contribute to the well-being of acommunity. Typically, they are long-lived, expected to last 30-70 years,dependingon the typeof structureandhow it ismaintained. Inaddition,their performance efficiency andeffectiveness depends to a largedegreeon their fit andharmonywithother elementsof infrastructure, and theircollectiveabilitytoadapttochange.


Involuntary Re-settlement

Involuntary resettlement refers both to physical displacement (relocationorlossofshelter)andtoeconomicdisplacement(lossofassetsoraccesstoassetsthatleadstolossofincomesourcesorothermeansoflivelihood)asaresultofproject-relatedlandacquisitionand/orrestrictionsonlanduse.Resettlement isconsidered involuntarywhenaffectedpersonsorcommu-nitiesdonothavetherighttorefuselandacquisitionorrestrictionsonlandusethatresultinphysicaloreconomicdisplacement.Thisoccursincasesof(i)lawfulexpropriationortemporaryorpermanentrestrictionsonlanduseand(ii)negotiatedsettlementsinwhichthebuyercanresorttoexpropria-tionor imposelegalrestrictionsonlanduseifnegotiationswiththesellerfail.Unlessproperlymanaged,involuntaryresettlementmayresultinlong-termhardshipandimpoverishmentfortheAffectedCommunitiesandper-sons,aswellasenvironmentaldamageandadversesocioeconomicimpactsinareastowhichtheyhavebeendisplaced.Forthesereasons,involuntaryresettlementshouldbeavoided.

IFC PS 5(2012:1)

Livelihood The full rangeofmeans that individuals, families,andcommunitiesutilisetomakealiving,suchaswage-basedincome,agriculture,fishing,foraging,othernaturalresource-basedlivelihoods,pettytrade,andbartering.

IFC PS 5(2012:1)

Materiality Materialityistheprincipleofdefiningthesocial,environmental,economicandgovernancetopicsthatmattertoanorganisationanditsstakeholders.Inthecontextofinfrastructure,materialityisthethresholdatwhichsocial,environmental, economic andgovernanceopportunities and risks can im-pact - in thepresentor the future - the infrastructure itself, stakeholdersand society and should therefore be adequately assessed, managed andmonitored.

AdaptedfromGEMI(2015),GRI andRobecoSAM(2015)

Minorities Minoritygroupsbasedonnationalorethnic,cultural,religiousandlinguis-tic identity. For the scope of this standard,minorities specifically includenomadiccommunities,Roma,andothernationalorregionalminorities.

Mitigation Hier-archy

Themitigationhierarchyprovidesanapproachtoprioritisingactions.First,attemptsshouldbemadetoanticipateandavoidnegativeimpacts.Ifthisisnotpossiblethennegativeimpactsmustbeminimised.Ifneitheroftheseispossible,thencompensationand/oroffsetsmustbeprovidedforrisksandimpactstotheenvironment,workersand/oraffectedcommunities.

IFC PS1(2012:1)

NaturalHabitat Naturalhabitatsareareascomposedofviableassemblagesofplantand/oranimalspeciesoflargelynativeorigin,and/orwherehumanactivityhasnotessentially modified an area’s primary ecological functions and speciescomposition.

IFC PS6(2012:3)

Nature-BasedSolutions

Nature-basedsolutionsaimtohelpsocietiesaddressavarietyofenviron-mental, socialandeconomicchallenges in sustainableways.Theyuse the

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features and complex system processes of nature, such as its ability tostorecarbonandregulatewaterflow,inordertoachievedesiredoutcomessuchas reduceddisaster risk, improvedhumanwell-beingandsocially in-clusivegreengrowth.Thesenature-basedsolutionsareideallyenergyandresource-efficientandresilienttochange,buttobesuccessfultheymustbeadaptedtolocalconditions.

sion(2015:5)

Pollution Hazardous and non-hazardous chemical pollutants in the solid, liquid, orgaseous phases, including other components such as pests, pathogens,thermaldischargetowater,GHGemissions,nuisanceodours,noise,vibra-tion,radiation,electromagneticenergy,andthecreationofpotentialvisualimpactsincludinglight.

IFC PS3(2012:1)

PrimarySupplier Primarysuppliersarethosesupplierswho,onanongoingbasis,providethemajorityof livingnatural resources,goods,andmaterialsessential for thecorebusinessprocessesoftheproject.

IFC PS6(2012:7)

Project Adefinedsetofactivities,includingthosewherespecificphysicalelements,aspects, and facilities likely to generate risks and impacts, have yet tobeidentified.Whereapplicable,thiscould includeaspectsfromtheearlyde-velopmental stages through the entire life cycle (design, construction,commissioning,operation,decommissioning,closureor,whereapplicable,post-closure)ofaphysicalasset.Inthiscontext,aprojectisunderstoodtobeaninfrastructureproject.

IFC PS 1(2012:2)

ProjectOwner The term ‘project owner’ is used throughout the Performance Standardsbroadly to refer to theparty responsible for implementing andoperatingtheprojectthatisbeingfinanced,ortherecipientofthefinancing,depend-ingontheprojectstructureandtypeoffinancing.

IFC page(2012:i)

Public Procure-ment

Theactionofapublicauthority,suchasagovernmentagency,toprocuregoodsorservices.


PublicSpace Asocialspacethatisopenandaccessibletoall,regardlessofgender,race,ethnicity,age,orsocioeconomiclevel,suchasacommon,townsquare,orpublicpark.


Renewable En-ergy

Energy that comes from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, rain,tides,andgeothermalheat,whicharenaturallyreplenished.


Resilience Resiliencedescribesthecapacityofsocio-ecologicalsystemstofunctionsothatthepeoplelivingandworkinginthem–particularlythepoorandvul-nerable – survive and thrive nomatter what stresses or shocks they en-counter.

Inspiredby ARUP’sdefinitionof resili-ence incities

Retrenchment Retrenchmentcancoverawiderangeofdismissalsthatdonotessentiallyrelatetotheconductorcapabilityoftheworker.Theseinclude:

(i) theclosureofaplant,factory,mine,orotherworkplace,withthetotalornear-totallossofjobs;

(ii) job losses arising froma reduction in staffing requirementsduetoefficiencygainsorfallingdemandforthecompany'sproducts

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orservice;(iii) joblossesarisingfromadownsizinginoperationsorrestructuring

oftheworkforcefollowing,forexample,privatisation.

ment(2005:1)

Stormwater Water that originates during precipitation events. Stormwater that doesnotsoakintothegroundbecomessurfacerunoff.


Subcontractor Anindividualorbusinessthatperformspartorallofacontractor’sobliga-tions.


Supplier An individualorbusinessthatprovidesgoodsormaterialsusedbythe in-frastructureproject.

Sustainability Asetofenvironmental,economicandsocialconditionsinwhichallofsoci-etyhasthecapacityandopportunitytomaintainandimproveitsqualityoflifeindefinitelywithoutdegradingthequantity,qualityortheavailabilityofnaturalresourcesandecosystems.


Wetland Anareaof landwhosesoil issaturatedwithwater,eitherpermanentlyorseasonally.Wetlandsare typicallycategorisedbycharacteristicvegetationand provide a unique ecosystem for flora and fauna, which may not befoundinotherecosystems.


4.3 AcronymsEO100™ EquitableOriginEnv EnvisionESG Environmental,SocialandGovernance(criteria)ESIA EnvironmentalandSocialImpactAssessmentESMS EnvironmentalandSocialManagementSystemFPIC Free,PriorandInformedConsentGHG GreenhouseGasesGIB GlobalInfrastructureBaselFoundationGIBGT GIB’sGradingToolGRI GlobalReportingInitiativeHCVA HighConservationValueAreaICP InformedConsultationandParticipationIFCPS IFC’sPerformanceStandardsIUCN InternationalUnionfortheConservationofNatureISCAIS ISCA’sInfrastructureSustainabilityratingschemeISEAL InternationalSocialandEnvironmentalAccreditationandLabellingKPIs KeyPerformanceIndicatorsMC Management-orientedcriterion/criteriaODS OzoneDepletingSubstancePAD ProjectAppraisalDocumentPC Performance-orientedcriterion/criteriaPPP Public-PrivatePartnership

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