The sponsor has presented plans to address these issues and to demonstrate that the proposed project will, upon implementation of the specific measures described below, comply with applicable Turkish laws and regulations and World Bank requirements. The information provided about how these potential impacts are, or will be, addressed by Arcelik is summarized below:
Corporate-level EHS management programs. Arcelik’s written corporate environmental policy commits to protecting natural resources and the environment in the performance of its activities. Plant Managers at each of the sites are currently responsible for EHS performance, and each of the existing plants’ environmental management systems (EMS) has received ISO 14001 (i.e., the international EMS standard) certification. Nevertheless, there is no one with designated corporate responsibility for EHS matters within Arcelik at this time. Going forward, Arcelik will integrate EHS objectives at the corporate level by undertaking the following measures:
1. Assign an individual in the corporate organization with overall responsibility for managing EHS.
2. Initiate a program of EHS assessment/due diligence audits for all prospective acquisitions and new plant developments (e.g., for the new electric motor plant). The results of these assessments/audits would form the basis of the new operating facility’s EMS.
3. Initiate a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) program as part of new product research and development activities.
4. Initiate a process of corporate-level management review of the independent EHS audits that are periodically conducted at each of the operating units to ensure flow of EHS performance information from operating units. This could also serve as a mechanism to help report to external stakeholders, like the IFC.
Air emissions. Most of Arcelik’s air emissions from their various manufacturing plants are generated by burning gaseous fuels used for heating and processing purposes, as well as from coating processes such as enameling and painting. Pollutants of concern include particulates, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, and volatile organic compounds. Through the use of cleaner production methods -- such as fuel conversion to natural gas, substitution of water-base paints for solvent-based materials, and the use of powder coating technologies -- Arcelik complies with applicable Turkish emission requirements, maintaining emission levels well within the allowable standards. Going forward, World Bank emission limits will be incorporated into each plant’s ISO 14001 EMS as additional objectives and targets. In the event that Arcelik discovers certain of its emission sources do not comply with World Bank limits, Arcelik intends to develop plans and schedules to bring these sources into compliance to the satisfaction of IFC.
Effluent discharges. Arcelik manufacturing facilities generate industrial process wastewaters and employee sanitary wastewaters. The industrial process wastewaters contain heavy metals such as chromium, nickel, and zinc. These wastestreams are treated, often in separate systems or processes, and discharged in compliance with Turkish requirements. Going forward, World Bank effluent limits will be incorporated into each plant’s ISO 14001 EMS as additional objectives and targets. In the event that Arcelik discovers certain of its effluent discharges do not comply with World Bank limits, Arcelik intends to develop plans and schedules to bring these sources into compliance to the satisfaction of IFC.
Solid and hazardous waste management. Arcelik’s plants generate a variety of solid and hazardous wastes, including, for example, packaging waste, waste oils, hazardous paint and coating process residues (e.g., phosphate sludges, polyurethane sludges), degreasing sludges, industrial wastewater treatment sludges, empty hazardous material containers. These materials are appropriately segregated and managed through various approaches in accordance with relevant requirements and good industry practice, including recycling, on-site disposal (e.g., incineration), and off-site disposal (e.g., incineration and landfill).
Chemicals/fuels storage and handling. Fuels and hazardous chemicals are stored in clearly labeled containers, and storage areas for these materials are provided with sufficient secondary containment volume to prevent the spread of spills beyond the storage areas and subsequent contamination of the environment.
Emergency response planning and preparedness. Consistent the requirements of ISO 14001, emergency response and preparedness programs have been developed and implemented at each Arcelik manufacturing facility. These programs include emergency response plans maintained at each facility, procedures for using inspecting, testing, and maintaining emergency response equipment, and training for all employees in relevant procedures.
Employee health and safety. Each Arcelik plant has implemented appropriate employee health and safety programs to protect the safety and health of all employees. Activities include control and monitoring of workplace air quality and noise, pre-employment and periodic medical examinations, provision of safety procedures and practices, the training of personnel in environmental, heath and safety matters (e.g., accident prevention, noise and hearing protection, handling of hazardous chemicals, proper control and maintenance of equipment, and safety procedures), and the maintenance of records of job-related accidents and injuries.
