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Environmental & Social Review Summary

Project Number

30836

Company Name

ARTHA LD FUND LP

Date ESRS Disclosed

May 2, 2011

Country

Mexico

Region

Latin America and the Caribbean

Last Updated Date

May 5, 2024

Environmental Category

B - Limited

Status

Active

Previous Events

Approved : Jun 8, 2011
Signed : Jun 14, 2011
Invested : Aug 22, 2012

Sector

Construction and Real Estate

Industry

Tourism, Retail and Property

Department

Gbl Ind, Manufact, Agribus & Services

Project Description

Artha Capital S de RL de DV (“Artha” or the “Sponsor”) is a Mexican real estate fund, focused on buying and developing land to be used for affordable housing, retail, industrial and tourism projects in Mexico. Artha finances land and infrastructure investments consisting of the acquisition and development of land by the implementation of planned and sustainable urban projects and the implementation of basic infrastructure such as roads and water, electricity and sanitation utility services, and sale of land for the purposes of housing, tourism, industrial and commercial development. Artha has completed the raising of $200 million and has already built up a solid project pipeline. In its efforts to diversify its portfolio and complete the execution of its targeted projects Artha has invited IFC to invest up to $25 million equivalent in Mexican pesos in equity to finance the individual sub-projects. It is estimated that Artha will raise additional financing of $75 million.

Overview of IFC's Scope of Review

IFC’s E&S appraisal included a site visit to one of Artha’s developments near the city of Querétaro in central Mexico, where environmental and social conditions were observed and discussed with project manager and other staff. In addition, discussions were held at Artha’s office in Mexico City with Company executives regarding human resources policies and procedures, management of environmental and social matters during execution, and management of contractors. Company executives also provided information and documentation about Artha’s organization, strategy, and portfolio.

E & S Project Categorization and Applicable Standard

Environmental and Social Mitigation Measures

Stakeholder Engagement

Client Documentation

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Artha ESAP 02May11.pdf