The proposed investment involves Release leasing and the installation of photovoltaic (PV) equipment to public utilities (the Lessee). Release's role is limited to the installation of PV equipment and replacing parts as necessary. The owner/operator (Lessee) is responsible for securing and clearing land, providing ancillary infrastructure for the export of generated power, and operating the asset.

PS5 (Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement) is therefore not applicable to this project, as Release leases PV equipment to an owner who holds legal title and who is responsible for operatorship. Similarly, PS6 (Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources), PS7 (Indigenous Peoples), and PS8 (Cultural Heritage) are not triggered, as sites selected to date do not present critical habitat, significant biodiversity risks, impacts on indigenous peoples, or encroachment on areas of cultural sensitivity. Moreover, Release avoids sites with these attributes during the site selection process, and the ESAP will seek to ensure that the company formalizes appropriate risk screening mechanisms for sensitive biophysical sites (see PS1 below).  

 The proposed investment is classified as a Category B project according to the IFC's Policy on Environment and Social Sustainability (2012). Based on the information assessed by the IFC, the project is expected to have limited adverse environmental and social (E&S) impacts that are few in number, site-specific, largely reversible, and can be effectively addressed through the implementation of existing mitigation measures and adherence to good international industry practices (GIIP).

Key E&S risks and impacts during the installation of solar equipment include potential impacts from dust and noise emissions affecting sensitive receptors along access roads, water usage, hazardous materials management, occupational health and safety (OHS) incidents, labor-related risks, an influx of people seeking work opportunities, supply chain management, and community health and safety risks such as HIV transmission and gender-based violence. 

 Environmental and Social Management Systems: Scatec has developed a comprehensive corporate Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) to guide the company's environmental and social activities. This corporate ESMS encompasses policies, procedures, and tools designed to identify and manage the company's exposure to environmental and social (E&S) risks associated with its projects, as well as the activities of its contractors and subcontractors.

The ESMS outlines the E&S principles for business conduct, the procedures for identifying and managing E&S risks and impacts, and the organizational requirements for operating the ESMS. Furthermore, Scatec's policy commitments (see next section – ‘Policy’) ensures that all its business activities are carried out in accordance with international standards, including the IFC's Performance Standards, the Equator Principles, and the World Bank Group (WBG) Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines. Scatec's corporate ESMS is also ISO certified (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001). In 2022, Scatec revised its ESMS, integrating biodiversity aspects into all its activities. An independent ISO certification auditor conducts annual intermittent monitoring audits and recertification every three years to confirm the company's alignment with industry best practices.

In addition to the corporate ESMS, Scatec requires the development of project-specific ESMSs to address risks identified in project Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and any risks found during Scatec's internal risk assessment process. A Release ESMS inclusive of Scatec's corporate requirements will be developed per ESAP #1b. The Release ESMS will inherit corporate requirements and be tailored to meet the specific needs of the Release business, ensuring compliance with the reference framework requirements, namely Scatec requirements, the Performance Standards, WBG EHS Guidelines, and national legislative requirements.

Policy: Scatec has developed corporate policy statements demonstrating its commitment to environmental and social (E&S) management, which are published on its corporate website. Amongst others, policy statements include: i) sustainability policy, ii) Code of Conduct, iii) health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE) policy, iv) human rights policy, v) human resources policy, vi) diversity and inclusion policy, and vii) a global labor policy for site personnel. In 2021, Scatec published an environmental policy that includes a commitment not to develop projects in areas where a threat to critically endangered species cannot be mitigated and an aim to achieve no net loss in all projects. As part of IFC's financing, Release will review and formally adopt the corporate policies in their entirety at the Release level and apply them to the business per ESAP #1a. This process will ensure that the Release's E&S management system is consistent with Scatec's established standards and adheres to the requirements of Performance Standard 1.

Identification of Risks and Impacts: Scatec's corporate management system establishes a process for identifying risks and impacts for all site developments and has been applied to the Release vehicle thus far. As part of Release's ESMS development [ESAP #1b], and to ensure compliance with Performance Standard 1, the client will adopt existing corporate screening requirements and enhance the site selection screening process to ensure that: i) risks associated with PS5-8 are effectively screened out at the site selection stage, and ii) provisions for reviewing Lessee's Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) terms of reference are incorporated and any required ESIAs are evaluated as part of project installation risk controls identified in the ESIAs. These controls will be incorporated into the investee's installation E&S management plans. Furthermore, as part of Release's ESMS [ESAP #1b] development, Release will provide support to the Lessee to develop a Land Acquisition and Resettlement framework/procedure aligned with IFC PS5 requirements which shall be applied to the Lessee on a reasonable endeavors basis (ESAP #1b).

The ESMS [ESAP #1b] will define and require each project installation develops and implements a project risk register to evaluate risks specific to each project phase, including an assessment of E&S risks. The risk register should be updated regularly and provided to Release corporate senior management for periodic updates [ESAP #4a]. Additionally, the ESMS [ESAP #1b] shall define project legal register/permitting plan requirements to be developed and capture all required and potentially necessary permits/licenses for each project installation, ensuring systematic tracking and flagging of expiring permits that the Lessee will need to renew.

Management Programs: Scatec’s corporate ESMS states that a set of E&S management plans, required for the project, must be identified as an outcome of a project risk assessment, and an EIA carried out for the project. Release, as part of its ESMS [ESAP #1b] development and in compliance with Performance Standard 1, will define project installation requirements for comprehensive management programs to address the identified risks and impacts associated with its projects. These management programs will be designed to ensure effective mitigation, monitoring, and reporting of environmental and social risks throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and installation to operation and decommissioning. Specifically, the ESMS [ESAP #1b] will define requirements for the development of appropriate plans, including:

i) Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs): The ESMS [ESAP #1b] will require each project installation to develop and implement an ESMP that outlines the specific mitigation measures, monitoring protocols, and reporting requirements to address the potential environmental and social risks identified during the risk assessment process. The ESMPs will be tailored to the unique characteristics of each project and its surrounding environment and will be aligned with the requirements of the IFC Performance Standards, World Bank Group EHS Guidelines, and applicable national legislation.

ii) Contractor and Subcontractor Management Plans: The ESMS [ESAP #1b] will define requirements for each installation to develop a robust contractor management plan to ensure that all contractors and subcontractors involved in the projects adhere to the same environmental and social standards as defined in the Release ESMS [ESAP #1b]. This will involve the inclusion of specific E&S requirements in contracts, as defined in a Release E&S Requirements' document and included within the ESMS [ESAP #1b], undertaking regular monitoring and reporting of contractor performance (see Monitoring & Review section below), and capacity-building activities to improve contractor E&S performance.

Monitoring and Review: Scatec's corporate ESMS outlines the monitoring and review requirements for project activities, emphasizing the need for regular monitoring of environmental and social (E&S) management plans. The corporate ESMS mandates internal audits by the Scatec corporate Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) and Human Resources (HR) teams to ensure compliance with loan agreement requirements and local regulatory frameworks. The E&S manager is responsible for ensuring regular site visits to project sites are conducted to perform inspections, audits, and provide training sessions to strengthen the capacity of site teams.

As noted previously, the current investment will require the development of a Release-level ESMS [ESAP #1b]. In line with Performance Standard 1 and Scatec's corporate ESMS, Release will establish a robust monitoring and review process within its ESMS [ESAP #1b] to track the effectiveness of its environmental and social management programs and ensure continuous improvement in its E&S performance. This process will be aligned with Scatec's existing monitoring and review requirements and will involve the following key components:

i) Monitoring Indicators: Release will develop project installation-specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) based on the identified environmental and social risks and impacts associated with each project [ESAP #4b]. These KPIs will serve as quantifiable measures of the effectiveness of the implemented management programs and will be aligned with the requirements of the IFC Performance Standards, World Bank Group EHS Guidelines, and applicable national legislation.

ii) Regular Monitoring and Reporting: Release will establish a regular monitoring and reporting schedule for each project installation, which will include periodic on-site inspections, audits, and assessments to evaluate compliance with the ESMPs and contractor and subcontractor management plans. The monitoring data will be recorded, analyzed, and used to generate periodic performance reports that will be shared with Scatec corporate senior management, relevant stakeholders, and the IFC, as required.

iii) Adaptive Management: Release's ESMS [ESAP #1b] will define adaptive management requirements, using monitoring data and performance reports to identify any gaps or areas for improvement in its E&S management programs. Where monitoring data reveals that the implemented mitigation measures are not achieving the desired outcomes, Release will revise the management programs pertaining to its scope and implement corrective actions as necessary to address these issues.

Organizational Capacity and Competency: Scatec has established a strong organizational structure and capacity to manage its environmental and social (E&S) risks and impacts, in line with the requirements of Performance Standard 1. The sustainability team, which includes specialists and support teams, reports to the global headquarters and ultimately to the Executive Vice President of Sustainable Business and HSSE, who is part of the Management team reporting directly to the Board of Directors.

The Release-level ESMS [ESAP #1b] will define requirements for appropriate staffing and training for the Release business and its installation projects. This will be achieved by leveraging Scatec's existing E&S personnel and resources, and undertaking specific staffing plans on both country and project installation levels. Release will allocate sufficient resources, including budget and personnel, to effectively implement its E&S management programs and achieve its E&S objectives, following Scatec's resource allocation practices.

Emergency Preparedness and Response: Scatec's corporate ESMS mandates that emergency response plans are developed for each of its projects, taking into consideration potential incidents that may impact the environment and/or surrounding communities during a project's development, construction, and/or operations. In line with this requirement and to further enhance emergency preparedness and response, the Release-level ESMS [ESAP #1b] will define specific emergency response plan requirements for project installations. This will ensure that all project installations develop appropriately scaled and tailored emergency response plans that effectively address the unique risks and challenges associated with each project installation.

Gender Based Violence: The contextual risk for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the region of current and potential operations is considered high. Factors such as the influx of project workers and job-seekers into the area with access to disposable income may increase GBV risks during project installation. To address these risks, the Release-level ESMS [ESAP #1b] will define appropriately scaled GBV risk assessment requirements for each project installation, in line with ESAP #1b. This will include mapping GBV services and response providers available to GBV survivors in the installation projects' area of influence.

Based on the findings of these assessments, and as required, the Release ESMS [ESAP #1b] will define GBV prevention and response action plan requirements, ensuring that recommended measures are implemented ahead of any project installation commencing. This proactive approach to addressing GBV risks demonstrates Release's commitment to promoting a safe and inclusive environment for all stakeholders, mitigating potential negative impacts related to project operations.         

 Human Resources Policies and Procedures: As outlined in PS1, Scatec has developed corporate policies that define the company's approach to human resources (HR). In accordance with these corporate policies, Scatec is committed to ensuring that each project complies with the host country's labor laws and Performance Standard 2 (PS2) requirements. Scatec's Global HR Policy and Code of Conduct present the overarching expectations for Scatec employees and stakeholders. The Code of Conduct applies to all employees, consultants, subsidiaries, and affiliates. The Code of Conduct references applicable policies where relevant (e.g. HR policy, sustainability policy, HSSE policy, etc.) and includes guidance on i) Equal opportunities, including statements opposing differential treatment based on color, nationality, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or belief, and a zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment and threats of violence; ii) Health and safety, including commitments to zero harm for employees; iii) Drugs and alcohol, including a zero-tolerance policy; iv) Anti-corruption, including a statement opposing all forms of corruption and a commitment to always comply with applicable anti-corruption laws; v) Supply chain, including the requirement for undertaking internal due diligence on suppliers; and vi) Whistleblowing, including a statement indicating that any potential violation of the law, Scatec's procedures, or the Code of Conduct can be reported as a violation.

Scatec's global HR Policy acknowledges freedom of association and collective bargaining as labor rights for all employees. Employees have the right to join labor unions or form workers' organizations. Scatec is committed to ensuring that all employees are made aware of their statutory rights to equal treatment at work by actively promoting equal opportunities. Scatec aims to provide a workplace with equality of opportunity, free from any form of discrimination, victimization, bullying, or harassment, by ensuring that individuals receive treatment that is fair and equitable. All existing Scatec HR policies apply to all Scatec project staff.

All project-specific workers will be contracted through Scatec's HR policies, which will be adapted and translated to include the applicable host country legislation and set the conditions under which each general worker will be contracted. The employment letter includes conditions regarding collective bargaining, disciplinary recourse, poor performance, grievances, absenteeism, recruitment and termination, wages, medical fitness to work examinations, hours of work (42.5 hours - with ILO recommended work week of 48 hours), and health and safety, including personal protective equipment (PPE) provision. As part of IFC's financing, Release shall formally and fully adopt the corporate HR policies and procedures, per ESAP #1a. HR Manuals with integrated Contractor and Labor Management Plan requirements shall be developed for each country of operations. HR Manuals shall be applied at the country level and to each installation-project site. The provisions of the HR Manuals shall be reflected in the Contractor and Labor Management Plan requirements, which will be provided to recruitment companies per ESAP #5a. There are no plans for retrenchment.

Grievance Mechanism: Scatec has a whistleblowing policy in which all employees and stakeholders can report any potential violation of law or Scatec’s procedures or Code of Conduct. The company has also developed a grievance mechanism which has a channel where employees, partners, and suppliers can report concerns confidentially and anonymously. Scatec’s global labor policy for site personnel states that a grievance mechanism must be defined in worker contracts. The grievance policy and procedure include objectives, definitions, levels of grievances, timelines for resolving grievances, roles and responsibilities, grievance forms, and provisions for third-party dispute resolution in the event a grievance cannot be resolved.

As part of IFC’s financing, Release shall apply the corporate worker grievance mechanism aligned with the corporate requirements for each installation-project, adhering to PS2, which includes provisions for lodging grievances anonymously and confidentially per ESAP #5c. As part of its ESMS [ESAP #1b] development, and country level HR Manuals and Contractor and labor management plans, Release will define the management and monitoring of the grievance register and provide training to responsible staff members. Furthermore, workers will be informed of the grievance mechanism and their right to raise concerns without fear of retribution at the time of recruitment. The mechanism will be made easily accessible to workers and allow for anonymous complaints to be raised and addressed. It will not impede access to other judicial or administrative remedies that might be available under the law, through existing arbitration procedures, or substitute for grievance mechanisms provided through collective agreements.

Occupational Health and Safety (‘OHS’): Scatec has established a comprehensive corporate Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) procedure and policy, which is committed to achieving zero harm to the health and wellbeing of all employees, clients, business partners, the environment, and society at large. The corporate HSSE procedures and policies are certified to ISO 9001, 45001, and 14001. An independent ISO certification auditor conducts annual intermittent monitoring audits and recertification every three years to ensure the company's alignment with industry best practices. The purpose of the HSSE procedure is to define Scatec's requirements for health, safety, security, and the environment for individuals involved in all Scatec businesses, including the Release project, as well as the safeguarding and security of Scatec projects.

The corporate HSSE procedure stipulates that Scatec projects must have documented systems for managing occupational health, safety, security, and the environment. As per corporate requirements, the Release-level ESMS [ESAP #1b] shall meet relevant regulatory requirements, Performance Standards, and World Bank Group (WBG) Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines where applicable. The ESMS [ESAP #1b] shall also include specific contractor requirements, such as risk assessment requirements for Release and its contractors. Moreover, for installation projects, Scatec requires any ESMS is based on ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 or equivalent recognized international standards.

As detailed in PS1, the ESMS [ESAP #1b] shall define appropriate monitoring and reporting on occupational health and safety performance, including incidents involving both employees and contractors, in accordance with the requirements established in the corporate ESMS. The Release ESMS [ESAP #1b] shall also define sanitary facility standards will be developed to ensure that appropriate sanitary facilities are provided at Release sites, including separate toilets for male and female workers. Similarly, the Release ESMS [ESAP #1b] will define standards for medical support, including clinics and/or ambulances, and trained personnel for first aid and emergency response, to be established at installation sites. As mentioned in the PS1 section above, the ESMS [ESAP #1b] will require regular evacuation drills and simulations to be conducted to ensure effective emergency response. Additionally, the ESMS [ESAP #1b] shall define safety measures, such as employing a banksman for the forklift and a flagman to assist delivery trucks, to be implemented at installation sites, along with the installation of appropriate road safety signage.

Supply Chain: Allegations of forced labor remains a pressing issue in the procurement of solar panels. Scatec's Code of Conduct encompasses responsible sourcing provisions, mandating that suppliers ensure the absence of forced labor in their supply chains. These provisions extend to the Release vehicle. The Code of Conduct specifically prohibits sourcing from certain PV material-producing regions.

Scatec's supplier selection process for each project consists of three stages: i) vendor registration, which includes due diligence screening; ii) tendering, encompassing requirements for material traceability, E&S contract provisions, and adherence to the corporate code of conduct; and iii) post-contract award activities, such as quality, health, safety, and environmental audits, integrity flag assessments, and performance evaluations.

In line with corporate standards and PS2 requirements, the Release ESMS [ESAP #1b] will incorporate corporate due diligence procedures for the procurement of critical materials and services, including solar PV panels. This approach will focus on addressing potential labor issues in the supply chain, particularly those related to forced labor. Scatec's ongoing initiatives, as described in their annual ESG report, include traceability audits, collaboration with industry peers and specialist consultants, governing document updates, and exploring alternative polysilicon sourcing options.

 Greenhouse gases (‘GHG’): The greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the projects managed by Release installation projects are minimal, as the company is responsible for the installation of solar equipment. The limited GHG emissions produced primarily stem from fuel combustion and transportation of equipment and employees to the site during the installation phase.

Air Quality: The principal source of air emissions during the construction phase relates to dust emissions as a result of vegetation clearance, earthmoving equipment and the transportation of building materials, construction equipment, transformers, cables, and solar panels. Management of these aspects will be via the project ESMPs, as described in PS1.

Noise: During the installation phase, noise may be generated as a result of the operation of equipment, vehicles and machinery, the transportation of construction materials and staff to and from site, the establishment of site construction areas, as well as general construction activities. Management of these aspects will be via the project ESMPs, as described in PS1.

Water consumption: The installation of PV equipment requires minimal water usage, primarily for sanitary purposes and dust suppression. Management of these aspects will be via the project ESMPs, as described in PS1.

Waste Management: Typically, wastes generated from the installation of solar equipment include i) packaging material, such as the cardboard, plastic and wooden packaging and off-cuts, ii) hazardous waste from empty tins, oils, soil containing oil and diesel (in the event of spills), and chemicals; iii) building rubble, discarded bricks, wood and concrete, iv) domestic waste generated by personnel from chemical toilets, and v) vegetation waste generated from the clearing of vegetation. Any hazardous waste (such as contaminated soil as a result of spillages) will be temporarily stockpiled (for less than 90 days) in designated areas on site (i.e., placed in leak-proof storage skips), and thereafter removed from site by a suitable service provider for safe disposal at a registered hazardous waste disposal facility. Management of these aspects will be via the project ESMPs, as described in PS1.

Disposal of Li-ion batteries, associated with Battery Energy Storage Systems, and broken PV cells to landfill presents a contamination risk as such units have a potential to leach heavy metals into the surrounding environment. The potentially toxic materials contained in batteries and PV cells are considered as hazardous materials. The ESMS [ESAP #1b] shall define waste requirements to ensure batteries are recycled via an appropriately scaled battery recycling program to be coordinated with the battery supplier.

Pesticide Use Management: The use of pesticides during the installation of solar equipment is not required, resulting in a low risk of pesticide-related issues for the project. As part of the ESMS [ESAP #1b] development, Release shall define project design requirements to ensure that conduits are pest resistant. In addition, the ESMS [ESAP #1b] shall define EIA screening requirements, on a reasonable endeavors basis, that the operators' use of chemical pesticides is discouraged, with the focus on prevention through proper housekeeping, such as effective waste management practices.                

 The installation of solar equipment often involves the transportation of large and heavy components, as well as increased vehicle movement in and around project sites. This activity has the potential to introduce road traffic safety risks for local communities, livestock, and the environment. To address road traffic safety risks for future installation projects, the Release ESMS [ESAP #1b] shall incorporate the following measures: i) As part of the project screening, site selection, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes, potential road traffic safety risks will be identified and assessed, considering factors such as local community presence, road conditions, and the presence of livestock, ii) based on the outcomes of the impact assessment processes, appropriate mitigation measures will be developed and integrated into the project design, which may include improved signage, traffic calming measures, and designated vehicle routes to minimize interactions with communities and livestock, iii) contractors involved in the installation process will be required to adhere to traffic safety protocols, including proper vehicle maintenance, driver training, and compliance with speed limits and other traffic regulations, and iv) regular monitoring of road traffic safety performance will be conducted throughout the project lifecycle.

Security Personnel – The installation of PV equipment necessitates adequate security measures to ensure the safety of the site and leased solar equipment. Release's standard lease agreement templates set clear requirements for the lessee during installation and operations, including provisions outlining necessary security measures.

The corporate HSSE policy defines Scatec’s requirements to health, safety, security, and environment for personnel involved in Scatec’s business and the safeguarding and security of its facilities. As part of the Release ESMS [ESAP #1b] development, Release will update its lease agreement template to ensure owner/operators conduct a security risk assessment and develop a security management plan for each site, consistent with PS4 requirements and good international industry practice. The Release ESMS [ESAP #1b] shall include requirements to review such documents, with rejection/refusal rights incorporated into any lease agreement. The lease agreements shall require the Lessee to ensure security providers adhere to the principles of proportionality and good international practice, as outlined in paragraphs 12-14 of PS4. The agreements shall also mandate that security providers receive adequate training in the use of force and act within applicable law.

Additionally, the lease agreement will require the lessee project to establish a grievance mechanism for affected communities to express concerns about security arrangements and personnel conduct. Scatec Release shall maintain audit rights to monitor and review the lessee's security provisions, ensuring compliance with the agreed-upon security management plans and PS4 principles.     

 Stakeholder Engagement: Scatec's corporate ESMS highlights the significance of regular engagement with internal and external stakeholders to comprehend their concerns and priorities, which is also demonstrated in the company’s annual sustainability reporting. The company's key stakeholder groups include co-investors, partners, financing partners, shareholders, employees, suppliers, contractors, governments, regulators, NGOs, and local communities. Stakeholder expectations are identified through formal interviews and ongoing dialogue with local stakeholders during daily operations. At the corporate level, feedback is gathered through interactions with investors, regulators, and financiers. Internal engagements involve workshops with colleagues from various business units, such as health, safety, security (HSSE), compliance, supply chain, people and organization (P&O), operations and maintenance (O&M), environmental and social (E&S), and others. The ESG Committee also facilitates discussions with the Executive Management team and Board of Directors.

As a solar equipment leasing company, Scatec Release has limited influence over stakeholder engagement processes conducted by government entities. In line with PS1, paragraph 33, when stakeholder engagement is the responsibility of the host government, the client should collaborate with the responsible government agency to achieve outcomes consistent with the objectives of Performance Standard 1. As part of the ESMS [ESAP #1b] development, Release will support the Lessee to develop/adopt a stakeholder engagement procedure to ensure appropriate, scaled stakeholder engagement is undertaken, meeting the requirements of paragraph 33 of PS1, as per ESAP #6a.

Community Grievance Mechanisms: Scatec's corporate ESMS outlines procedures for establishing a grievance mechanism to register and address project-related grievances from stakeholders. The ESMS requires the grievance mechanism to resolve concerns promptly, using a transparent consultative process that is culturally appropriate, accessible, free of cost, and without retribution. Scatec has established a centralized Grievance Registry platform, integrating grievance mechanisms at individual projects using online forms on the company's intranet and for its broader stakeholders on the corporate website. The grievance mechanism is available in five languages: English, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Each grievance is logged, allocated to the responsible person, and processed according to Scatec's grievance procedures. The company aims to respond and initiate action within 15 working days.

As a solar equipment leasing company, Release does not have institutional control over the installation site or the operator (Lessee). As part of the Release ESMS [ESAP #1b] development, the client shall develop scaled requirements for grievance mechanisms based on the client's role in installation and potential equipment removal activities. The ESMS [ESAP #1b] will require Release to encourage operators to adopt grievance management practices aligning with the principles set forth in their ESMS [ESAP #1b] and consistent with Performance Standard 1. In all cases, grievance mechanisms shall not impede access to judicial or administrative remedies, and the Lessee shall inform affected communities about its mechanism during the stakeholder engagement process.

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