While all Performance Standards are applicable to this investment, IFCs environmental and social due diligence indicates that the investment will have impacts which must be managed in a manner consistent with the following Performance Standards. If IFCs investment proceeds, IFC will periodically review the the project’s ongoing compliance with the Performance Standards

PS 1 – Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts
PS 2 - Labor and working conditions
PS 3 - Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention
PS 4 – Community Health, Safety and Security
PS 5 – Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement
PS 6 – Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources
PS 8 – Cultural Heritage
If IFC’s investment proceeds, IFC will periodically review the the project’s ongoing compliance with the Performance Standards

This is a Category B project according to IFC’s Policy on Environmental and Social Sustainability. The environmental and social risks and impacts associated with this project are limited, site-specific and can be readily addressed through generally accepted mitigation measures as described in this document and the attached Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP).

The main environmental, social, occupational health and safety risks associated with this project relate to the management environmental and social impacts in line with Mozambican Laws and IFC Performance Standards (PSs); the capacity of both EPC and Operations & Maintenance contractors to manage their social, environmental and safety performance, and engage with project stakeholders; management of cumulative impacts associated with existing gas plant projects; assurance of fair, safe and healthy working conditions for employees and contract workers during construction, operations and decommissioning of Project facilities; management of land acquisition, compensation awards and displacement of people for production facilities and supply pipeline right-of-ways; management of cultural heritage impacts; and management of community health and safety particularly with respect to facilities construction, hazardous operations and emergency response in the supply of gas and use of gas in power generation.

CTRG has presented plans to address these potential environmental and social impacts to ensure that upon the implementation of the specific agreed mitigation measures, the Project is expected to be in line with the applicable Mozambican laws and regulations, IFC’s Performance Standards and World Bank Group (WBG) General and Sector-Specific Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines. Information on how these potential impacts are addressed is contained in the following paragraphs and in the attached Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP).

IFC’s review indicates that the investment will have impacts that must be managed in a manner consistent with Mozambican legal and regulatory requirements, the above mentioned Performance Standards and the World Bank Group’s General and Sector-Specific (Power Transmission & Distribution and Thermal Power) Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines. PS7 – Indigenous Peoples has not been identified as relevant to this project.

IFC's appraisal considered the environmental and social management planning process and documentation for the project and gaps, if any, between these and IFCs requirements. Where necessary, corrective measures, intended to close these gaps within a reasonable period of time, are summarized in the paragraphs that follow and (if applicable) in an agreed Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP). Through the implementation of these measures, the project is expected to be designed and operated in accordance with Performance Standards objectives.

IFC’s assessment considered: CTRG’s management of its environmental, safety and health performance; compliance with Mozambican permitting requirements; and public engagement and disclosure of information about its operations. The assessment includes the E&S impacts of the associated facilities – the gas pipeline and the overhead transmission line.



Environmental and Social Assessment and Identification of Risks and Impacts: An Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and an Environmental and Social Management & Monitoring Plan (ESMMP) were prepared and submitted to the Mozambique Ministry for Coordination of Environmental Affairs (MICOA) in June 2012. Approval was granted in August 2012 and an environmental license was issued for the project. The ESIA was conducted by COWI (based in Mozambique) and WSP Environment and Energy (based in South Africa). The ESIA process in Mozambique requires screening and scoping (Environmental Pre-Feasibility Scoping Study – EPDA) and the preparation of an ESIA and an ESMMP, following which an approval is granted and an Environmental License issued. The ESIA for this project covered the planning, construction, operation and decommissioning phases of the project. The ESIA addressed project site and technology alternatives; the stakeholder engagement and public participation process; identification and assessment of environmental and social risks and impacts; measures to avoid, mitigate or offset the impacts identified and an ESMMP. The E&S impacts identified covered: air quality; biodiversity; hydrology and water quality; occupational health and safety (OHS); waste; noise; traffic and visual impacts; cultural heritage; and geology and topography. The ESIA also included a cumulative impact assessment which took into account other proposed gas plants – Aggreko and Gigawatt. It is noted that Aggreko has since commenced operations; Gigawatt remains a proposed gas plant. The ESIA was conducted in line with the requirements of Mozambican Laws, the IFC Performance Standards and the World Bank Group EHS Guidelines – General, Electric Power Transmission & Distribution and Thermal Power Sector Guidelines. Prior to the commencement of project activities on the site, de-mining activities were carried out. The process was undertaken by Mozambique Mine Action Lda. The process covered the main site, gas pipeline servitude, transmission line servitude and the access road, and involved cutting of some vegetation and some excavation.



A Health, Safety and Environmental Plan has been developed for the construction phase. The plan is managed by Wärtsilä and it covers the requirements in the ESMMP, Sasol’s EHS requirements and the requirements under Mozambican Law. For the operational phase of this project, CTRG will develop an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) which is consistent with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 as well as the requirements of this Performance Standard and applicable WBG General and S
ector-Specific EHS Guidelines (Electric Power Transmission & Distribution and Thermal Power).





Management Programs: The EHS Plan covers the management programs for the construction phase of this project. Procedures and plans have been developed for the management of identified risks and impacts. For the operational phase of this project, CTRG will develop management programs to address the risks and impacts identified, including procedures related to OHS, effluent management, emissions and wastes (solids and liquids). As indicated in the attached ESAP, for the operational phase, CTRG has agreed to develop and implement a management system, including policies, plans, manuals and procedures - consistent with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 - as well as the requirements of this Performance Standard and applicable WBG General and Sector-Specific EHS Guidelines). In line with the O&M contract between CTRG and Wärtsilä O&M, Wärtsilä O&M will be responsible for developing the relevant procedures.



Monitoring and Review: During construction and operations all parameters that require monitoring in line with local regulations and WBG EHS guidelines will be monitored, as defined in the ESMMP and the ESAP attached to this document. Monitoring data and reports will be provided to MICOA as required. Environmental compliance audits will be conducted on a quarterly basis by CTRG and reports provided to MICOA and other relevant authorities as defined in the ESMMP. National Law (Decree No. 25/2011) also empowers MICOA to conduct site audits. CTRG will define key performance indicators (KPIs) in order to monitor EHS parameters such as Lost Time Incidence Frequency Rate (LTIFR); accident free days; carbon emissions, water consumption, wastewater parameters and air emissions. In addition, the EHS Manager/Officer will define an integrated EHS report to cover key EHS KPIs and present it to senior management for review. These EHS KPIs shall include: compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, EHS management system progress report; air emissions, solid and liquid waste management, compliance with national OHS requirements, community complaints, and community engagement activities.

Organizational Capacity: For the construction phase, Sasol Technology’s HSE Officer on site has the overall responsibility of ensuring compliance with EHS requirements. CTRG also has a Community Liaison Officer (CLO) on site who is responsible for managing the interaction with the community. Wärtsilä has an EHS Manager who is responsible for ensuring that Wärtsilä and its sub-contractors (civil, mechanical and electrical engineering contractors) comply with the project’s EHS requirements. Wärtsilä also has a Safety Officer and an Industrial Relation Officer. Furthermore, each sub-contractor has a Safety Officer.



For the O&M phase, one Safety Officer will be appointed and subsequently a Safety Manager will be appointed upon the expiry of the O&M contract. CTRG will be r
equired to formally confirm the appointment of the person(s) responsible for EHS issues before operations start.



Emergency Preparedness and Response: In line with the environmental license for this project, CTRG is required to inform public health authorities of any environmental damage or occurrence that could affect the public. An Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan which covers the procedures for informing stakeholders and responding to emergencies has been developed for the project. The Occupational and Community Health, Safety and Security Plan also identifies communication systems and emergency resources. Firefighting equipment and spill kits are also available on site. CTRG will be required to incorporate the Emergency Response Plan in the EHS documents for the operational phase.

IFC’s review considered CTRG’s operations with regards to fair, safe and healthy working conditions in the CTRG plant and is based on the review of documents and information made available during due diligence process.



When fully operational, CTRG will employ approximately 60 staff; the O&M contract indicates that for the first three years there will be 46 CRTG staff and 12 Wärtsilä staff. During the construction phase it is expected that about 200 employees will be on site; a two-month peak period could see about 650 employees on site. It is expected that a substantial number of employees will be recruited from the local community. All interested candidates are required to register with the local authorities; recruitment will be conducted through the local authorities.



Human Resources Policy and Management: During the construction phase, employees are subject to the Labour Relations Policy developed for the CTRG project. This policy was developed in line with the requirements of Mozambican Laws and this Performance Standard. The policy covers aspects such as terms of employment, working hours, employees’ organization, training and recruitment. CTRG shall develop HR policies and procedures for the operational phase which shall meet the requirements of this Performance Standard, Mozambican Labor Laws and the ESMMP.



Worker’s Organization: Wärtsilä has in place a Project Labor Agreement with the local union which covers the terms of employment of the workers on site. During operations, CTRG shall allow freedom of association in line with the requirements of this Performance Standards.



Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity: As part of its HR Policies and Procedures, CTRG will develop and implement a formal policy on non-discrimination and equal opportunity to cover all operations.



Occupational Health and Safety (OHS): The Occupational and Community Health, Safety and Security Plan of the ESMMP covers OHS issues related to employees in line with the requirements of this Performance Standard, Mozambican Law and Sasol’s OHS requirements. For the construction phase, adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training have been provided to employees and regular toolbox talks are held to ensure that risks associated with tasks are adequately managed. As at the end of January 2014, 532,238 man hours had been logged with a recordable incident rate of 0.37. For the operational phase, CTRG will be required to incorporate the OHS plan into the CTRG EHS documents. The development and implementation of these procedures is included in the ESAP for this project. CTRG shall provide appropriate PPE for all employees and provide the required training to ensure that employees work in a safe manner; initial training will be provided by Wärtsilä during the first three years of the operational phase.



Third Party Workers: It is expected that during the operational phase CTRG will employ a number of third party workers. As set forth in th
e ESAP, CTRG will develop and implement a procedure to ensure contractors’ labor and working conditions comply with the requirements of this Performance Standard and Mozambican Laws.

IFC’s review considered CTRG’s management of its operations, resource use and waste disposal procedures and the impacts on the surrounding human and natural environment. The review focused on available information and estimates provided by CTRG.



Resource Efficiency: The air quality impact assessment for this project indicates that the annual CO2-equivalent emissions for this project will be 689,850 tons per year. Therefore, in line with the requirements of this Performance Standard, CTRG will be required to quantify direct emissions as well indirect emissions annually.



Water is required for cooling the engines, firefighting and domestic consumption; total water consumption during the operational phase is expected to be approximately 13 m3 per day. Water for the project will be sourced from onsite boreholes with a sustainable yield of about (8m3/day) and supplemented by harvesting rain water from the rooftops on site or by abstraction from Komati River (located north of the site) which will be delivered to site via a 20m3 road tanker. The boreholes will be used as the primary source of raw water for the plant while the rain water will be used as the secondary source of raw water. However, during the rainy season the rain water will be used as the primary source of raw water. The rain water from the rooftops of the buildings on site will be collected in an underground rain water sump (20 m3). The tanker frequency will be minimal given the amount of raw water intake by the facility, approximately once or twice a month during the dry season and will not be required during rainy season. The availability of water from the borehole and the river has been confirmed through geo-hydrological and hydrological studies as well as a confirmation letter from the regional water authority. Licenses for the abstraction have also been issued to CTRG.



The CTRG plant has a water treatment unit for treating raw water to the quality acceptable for various water consumers in the plant. Influent water from the river will be treated through pH correction, dissolved air flotation, ultrafiltration and disinfection steps, and treated water will be pumped to a 150m3 fresh water storage tank. The treated water will be used for fire water or further treated through reverse osmosis for use as process water and domestic water.

Effluent Treatment: Effluent from the project will include sanitary sewage (kitchen and domestic waste), and oily water. The reverse osmosis system is not expected to generate significant volumes of effluent. The recovery from the reverse osmosis is designed to be low in order to recycle the non-permeate from reverse osmosis to the dissolved air flotation system. Uncontaminated storm water will be allowed to continue on its natural path while the contaminated storm water will be sent to the oily water system. All effluents will be treated on site. Sanitary sewage will be treated through anaerobic/aerobic digestion (activated sludge system). The
system will consist of a 27 m3 primary treatment section (equalization tank), 20 m3 secondary treatment (activated sludge system) and the 60 m3 tertiary treatment (maturation pond). Grease from the kitchen effluent will be separated through grease traps before going to the treatment system. The treatment system was designed in line with WBG EHS Guidelines. The digesters will break down the sewage at a rate of approximately 99% of the incoming solids and reduce biological oxygen demand (BOD) to acceptable levels in line with WBG EHS requirements. The liquid effluent from the activated sludge system will be sent to the maturation pond where tertiary treatment will take place. The final treated effluent from the maturation pond will be used for irrigation purposes onsite and the excess will be sent to the storm water drain. The maturation pond is designed to accommodate the effluent, as well as rainfall up to the 1:100 year rainfall level, to ensure that the pond does not overflow into the surrounding environment. Sludge from the equalization tank is expected to be removed every 4-5 years for disposal to appropriate disposal sites.



Oily effluent from the engine power house, bunded areas, workshop and contaminated stormwater will be collected in an oily water pit. The oily water will be separated on site; oily sludge will be transferred into a road tanker for processing by a licensed contractor. The clean water from the oil separator will be sent to the storm water drain through the sample pit. This water will be analyzed prior to discharging to the storm water drain to ensure that it complies with the storm water requirements.



Pollution Prevention: Air emissions from the project will primarily be dust/particulates and stack emissions. As part of the ESIA, a baseline assessment of the air quality was conducted as well as an air quality impact assessment (for both construction and operational phases). The baseline assessment revealed high background levels of total suspended particulates (TSP) and particulate matter (PM10) and low background levels of nitrogen oxide (NO2) and sulphur oxide (SO2). It is noted that the monitoring was done over a period of one month – November 2011 – using five monitoring stations located within and outside the project site boundary. The air quality impact assessment revealed a couple of long term exceedances for TSP and PM10 (based on National Law/WHO Standards/WBG EHS Guidelines) during the construction phase. Mitigation measures to reduce dust levels have been include in ESMMP for this project. Low concentrations of NO2, SO2, TSP and PM10 were predicted for the operational phase; no exceedances of guideline levels were recorded. As mentioned above, the annual CO2-equivalent emissions are expected to be more than 25,000 tons and as such CTRG will be required to compile a carbon inventory; this has been included in the ESAP. As indicated in Performance Standard 1, CTRG will be required to develop a monito
ring program which covers all emissions.



Although a cumulative impact assessment of the three gas plants – CTRG, Agrekko and Gigawatt (all in the proposal stage at the time of the assessment) – was included in the air quality impact assessment, the assessment was limited by the fact that only one month’s monitoring data was available as well as the lack of adequate data on the other two other gas plants. Additional monitoring data and meteorological data have been collected since the ESIA was conducted; the data will be used to re-evaluate the air quality impact assessment and CTRG will determine if additional intervention is required. It is noted that CTRG has taken significant steps to eliminate/minimize the impacts associated with the project.



Noise pollution is expected from the project during construction and operation. The baseline assessment conducted during the ESIA study revealed background daytime and nighttime noise exceedances (based on National Law/WHO Standards/WBG EHS Guidelines) for some of the locations monitored. These high noise levels can be attributed to the relatively busy N4 highway. Noise impact assessments were conducted for both construction and operations phases for daytime and nighttime levels. The modelling also revealed a number of potential exceedances for both daytime and nighttime in both phases. Furthermore, as mentioned above the cumulative impact assessment lacked adequate data on the other gas plants. Impacts on nighttime noise levels are considered particularly significant because the gas plants will be operational 24 hours a day. The engines will be located in an engine hall with soundproofing to reduce noise pollution. Additional noise assessment will be required before start-up; this has been included in the ESMMP for the project. The baseline will be resampled to determine any changes in noise levels due to the adjacent power plant, Aggreko and the proposed Gigawatt plant. Thereafter, once the CTRG plant is operating, a boundary noise survey is to be undertaken bi-annually to confirm that any areas in close proximity to sensitive receptors are not subjected to levels of noise above the typical rating levels provided in the WBG EHS Guidelines.



There is one underground water storage tank on the project site and the anaerobic digesters will also be located underground. As part of the monitoring program identified under Performance Standard 1, CTRG will be required to monitor potential pollution of groundwater due to any potential leaks from the digesters.



Solid Wastes: A Waste Management Plan (WMP) has been developed for the construction and operational phases of the project. Construction waste such as domestic waste, inert waste (rubble, spoil) recyclables (plastics, paper, metals.) and small quantities of oil and oil-contaminated material are sorted on site and collected by a licensed waste collector (Enviroserv) for disposal. A similar arrangement is planned for solid wastes during
operation. Wood waste from the construction phase is to be donated to the local community for reuse. CTRG will be required to develop a Waste Management Procedure, as part of the operating procedures for the site, to implement the WMP.



Hazardous Materials Management: Hazardous materials/chemicals that will be used during the operation of the plant include: industrial degreasers for engine washing; propylene glycol as water additive; lubrication oil; oxidation catalyst; ferric chloride; sulphonate engine cleaners; and mud-settling flocculant. All chemicals/hazardous materials except lubricating oil will be stored in drums or bags in the designated storage area. Lubricating oil will be stored in bunded (110% secondary containment) tanks; on-site facilities will include loading and waste oil dispatch and storage tanks and associated pipe work for fresh, service and used oils. Used lubricating oil will also be stored in a service tank on the site prior to removal by a licensed operator.

IFC’s review considered the potential impacts of CTRG operations on the local community in Ressano Garcia. The assessment is based on the documents provided for review by CTRG and the observations made during the site visit.



Community Health and Safety: The Occupational and Community Health, Safety and Security Plan and the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan developed for the project cover the management of community health and safety. The design of the project was in line with good international industry practice and the WBG EHS Guidelines. The project is not expected to lead significant health impacts on the community; the threat of exposure to sexually transmitted diseases was examined in the ESIA and appropriate mitigation measures were proposed. As discussed under Performance Standard 3, potentially hazardous materials will be managed in suitable manner to avoid community exposure to these materials.



The main road access to the site is the EN4 highway which stretches from South Africa''s border with Botswana via Pretoria to Maputo in Mozambique. A Traffic Management Plan has been developed as part of the ESMMP to manage the traffic impacts of this project. The plan recognizes the potential impacts of increased traffic during the construction phase due to the transportation of equipment and appropriate authorization was requested from the local authorities – National Roads Administration, Mozambique Transportation Institute and Transit Police – to guide and help reduce traffic disturbance. Generally, the traffic generated by the project will have an insignificant impact on the operational condition on the N4. Most of the identified impacts require minimum intervention in terms of mitigation measures. Traffic Wardens have also been appointed to direct traffic within the site during the construction phase.



Security Personnel: During construction, site security will be managed by a private security firm (Fusilium Eight) who will provide trained unarmed security personnel (the security men are only armed with pepper spray). Fusilium Eight has committed to investigating any allegations of unlawful acts by the security personnel to prevent re-occurrences.

IFC’s review covered the protection and conservation of biodiversity within the project area; the assessment is based on the documents provided for review by CTRG.



Description of Project Area: Ressano Garcia and adjacent regions lie within the Lebombo Mountains that stretches along the Mozambique, South Africa and Swaziland borders. The habitat extends into Moamba and Boane districts (foothills of Lebombo Mountains) and is dominated mainly by woodlands varying from closed or semi-closed to open woodland. The Lebombo area falls within the Maputaland Centre of Endemism, which is one of the most important regions of floristic endemism in Southern Africa. This centre is part of a broader floristic unit (the Maputaland-Pondoland region), extending from the Kei River in Eastern Cape in South Africa, to south Limpopo river in southern Mozambique.



The project site is considered a modified habitat; the area has been modified through agricultural use and other human activities. The Lebombo Mountains are a valuable resource in this region as they provide the local communities with timber and/or non-timber forest products which are used for: medicinal purposes; food; housing material; arts and craft work; and firewood. As result of the demining activities, site walkovers could not be completed on undisturbed land. An initial visual survey prior to the demining activities was followed by a detailed survey which included the quantitative assessment of the abundance of flora and fauna species. Seventy three plant species were identified, belonging to 32 families; most species were grasses and herbs, but there were also trees, succulents, climbers and one parasitic species. Several plant species of special interest are known to occur in the region, with emphasis on Aloe marlothii subsp. orientalis which is abundant in the area. This aloe species is protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and is subject to import/export restrictions.



Thirty-five bird species were observed on site together with two mammals, two reptiles, one amphibian and two major invertebrates. Other organisms expected to occur on site given the habitat type and known information of Lebombo Mountains were included in the biodiversity report making a total of 65 fauna species – 38 bird species, 17 reptiles, nine mammals, and one amphibian.



Protection and Conservation of Biodiversity: The Aloe marlothii subsp. orientalis is the most predominant species in the area and it offers medicinal and economic value to the local community. The plant is also protected under CITES. Although the aloe plant is in abundance in the area, 208 aloe plants were trans-located from the project site – 88 plants were replanted in the area around the gas plant and the remaining were handed over the Botanical Garden of the Eduardo Mondlane University in Maputo for replanting. The other predominant species was the marula tree; because of the economic and cult
ural significance, the management of these trees is discussed under PS5: Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement and PS8: Cultural Heritage.



No fauna species of special concern was identified on the site. A Biodiversity Management Plan is included in the ESMMP and quarterly biodiversity audits are to be conducted by CTRG during the construction phase. As at the time of IFC’s site visit one audit had been conducted. In line with biodiversity plan, training has been provided to certain staff for the handling of reptiles, mostly snakes. All reptiles are captured and documented on site before being released to the woodland.



Management of Ecosystem Services: The woodland around Ressano Garcia provides some ecosystem services particularly provisioning services as mentioned above. The project site is however not expected to have significant impacts on the services as a result of the abundance of other sources of these services in the area. The 88 replanted aloe plants will also still be available to the community. Approval has been granted for the abstraction of water from River Nkomati and based on the studies conducted for the project. The project is not expected to have significant impacts on water supply to the community or impacts on regulating services.

IFC’s review covered the impacts of the project on cultural heritage. The assessment is based on the documents provided for review by CTRG and the observations made during the site visit.



During the project development phase, consultation with local community revealed three different kinds of cultural assets – 19 graves; hundreds of Marula trees; and hundreds of Aloe marlothii sub-species orientalis plants. The decisions on the management of these cultural assets were taken in consultation with the affected community. The graves are considered tangible movable assets. Of the 19 graves, 12 were identified during the ESIA process; these graves were relocated and compensation was paid to the affected families for the relocation and the associated reburial rites. The relocation was completed in January 2012. An additional grave was identified during construction in January 2013 and was also relocated. The remaining six graves are located just beyond the fence of the gas plant and the affected families did not want them relocated and as such remain untouched.



The aloe plants and marula trees are considered unique tangible objects. The aloe plants are considered community property and are important for their use for medicinal purposes. It was agreed that they be trans-located; as mentioned under Performance Standard 6 above, 88 of these plants were replanted outside the gas plant perimeter where the community will have access to them. The marula trees play an important role in traditional rain and agricultural rituals. Compensation was paid for the marula trees; however, one of the marula trees is considered particularly culturally significant and has been left uncut within the gas plant perimeter. Access to the ceremonial tree will be granted to the community as required for traditional rites or when invited by CTRG for events such as the plant commissioning.

Stakeholder Engagement: Stakeholder engagement was included as part of the project development process; the engagement process was conducted in line with the requirements of this Performance Standard and a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) was developed. The stakeholder engagement process covered stakeholder identification; information disclosure, consultation and participation. The identified stakeholders included – affected communities (including owners of agricultural land, vacant plots and culturally significant assets); government and regulatory authorities; non-governmental organizations and special interest groups; media, labor organizations and the general public. Meetings were held with leaders of the affected communities and the municipal authorities as well as regulatory authorities. The public participation process included public announcements and public meetings during the scoping and ESIA phases. Two public meetings which included the affected communities were held during the scoping phase – one in Ressano Garcia and another in Matola City. Two similar meetings were held during the ESIA phase. The meetings in Matola were held in Portuguese while the meetings in Ressano Garcia were held in Portuguese and Changana, the local language. Project information was shared during the meetings; comments and concerns were documented and addressed. The scoping and ESIA documents were made available at MICOA; offices of the municipal authorities; Sasol, COWI and EDM offices in Mozambique; and WSP and EDM websites. The SEP also covered the engagement process during project operation and decommissioning. The resettlement and compensation of affected communities are discussed under PS5: Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement and PS8: Cultural Heritage.

External Communications and Grievance Mechanisms: Grievance procedures have been developed for the affected communities and continuous interaction with affected communities will be maintained through the CLOs during the construction and operations phase. A complaints register is available for documenting complaints from the public and a process is in place to manage these complaints.

For the operational phase, CTRG will develop a Grievance Mechanism which meets the requirements of this Performance Standard. The mechanism and external communication procedures shall be included in the ESMS as defined in the ESAP.

Key issues and impacts discussed with affected communities and their leaders included physical displacement, economic displacement, protection of biodiversity and loss of cultural assets, all of which have been described above under Performance Standards 5, 6 and 8. Community leaders, local authorities and community members were involved in taking decisions around these main issues.

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility program, CTRG intends to embark on a number of projects that will be agreed with the community. Wärtsilä, the EPC contractor has also embarked on small community projects such as refurbishing the local primary school and clearing of access roads for the community.

This ESRS document and the associated ESAP will be available at CTRG Ressano Garcia.

Contact Person: SHE Manager
Address: CTRG Plant
Ressano Garcia, Moambo District
Maputo Province
Mozambique

Broad Community Support is not applicable for this project

Title	Anticipated completion Date
Environmental & Social Management System: CTRG shall design and implement an Integrated Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, and Social Management System consistent with IFC Performance Standard 1, to be reviewed and approved by IFC. The System shall define roles and responsibilities, and other necessary elements (manual of procedures) to enable all operations to comply with Mozambican laws and regulations, IFC Performance Standards and the applicable WBG EHS Guidelines. The systems shall include emergency preparedness and response plans as well as external communications and grievance mechanism. The system shall also include mechanisms for the EHS representative to report monthly environmental and social monitoring results to senior management.	07/31/2014
Organizational Capacity CTRG shall confirm in writing to IFC, the appointment of qualified individuals to implement the management system.	07/31/2014
Human Resource Policy Develop and implement HR Policies and Procedures which meet Mozambican regulations and the requirements of Performance Standard 2.	07/31/2014
Occupational Health and Safety Develop and implement Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and procedures demonstrating compliance with WBG’s EHS requirements and Performance Standard 2. The policies and procedures should include identification of managers/persons responsible for OHS performance, on-going training, and a mechanism for reviewing deviations from procedures and improving performance both during construction and operational phase. The procedures should also include the management of contractor OHS for future construction projects.	07/31/2014
Third Party Workers Develop and implement a procedure to ensure contractor’s labor and working conditions comply with Performance Standard 2: Labor and Wording Conditions.	07/31/2014
Waste Management Procedure CRTG shall develop a Waste Management Procedure in line with the ESMMP and the requirements of Performance Standard 3.	07/31/2014
Cumulative Impact Assessment CTRG shall conduct ambient air quality assessments prior to plant start-up and monitoring during the first year of operations to assess any adverse cumulative impacts of gas plants in the vicinity. Monitoring data will be used to re-evaluate the air quality impact assessment and CTRG will determine if additional intervention is required. .	07/31/2014
Emissions Monitoring Develop and implement air emissions, noise and wastewater quality monitoring programs compliant with the WBG General EHS Guidelines. The data from the monitoring program shall be reported on annual basis to IFC in the Annual Monitoring Report. The data shall also include annual CO2 emissions inventory from direct and indirect sources.	07/31/2014
Noise Assessment Study In line with the ESMMP, CTRG shall conduct additional noise assessment study before the plant starts operations.	07/31/2014
CTRG shall provide a final Resettlement and Compensation Report which covers all resettlement and compensation activities carried out for the project.	07/31/2014