Environmental & Social Review Summary
Project Number
8336
Company Name
AKOVA IMPEX D.O.O.
Date ESRS Disclosed
Feb 5, 2010
Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Region
Europe
Last Updated Date
Dec 31, 2016
Environmental Category
B - Limited
Status
Completed
Previous Events
Approved : Mar 27, 1998
Signed : Jul 14, 1998
Invested : Aug 10, 1998
Sector
Animal Slaughtering and Processing
Industry
Agribusiness and Forestry
Department
Regional Industry MAS LAC & EUR
Project Description
Environmental Review Summary (ERS)
Project Name: BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA-Akmeat
Region: Europe
Sector: Food and Agribusiness
Project No.: 008336
1. This project involves the rehabilitation and refurbishing of an existing building which has been damaged by the war, for use as a meat processing plant. Production capacity will be 3,000 tpa of fresh and frozen meats (poultry, beef and lamb) and processed meat products (including salami, hot dogs, hamburgers and ham in casings). No slaughtering facility is included. The plant is modeled on similar European operations using the latest meat processing technology. This is a category B project according to IFC''s environmental review procedure because specific impacts may result which can be avoided or mitigated by adhering to generally recognized performance standards, guidelines or design criteria.
2. The review of this project consisted of information submitted by the project sponsor and the technical appraisal completed by IFC Europe 1 Department and Agribusiness Department staff. The following potential environmental, health and safety problems of this project were analyzed:
· liquid effluents;
· solid wastes;
· fire prevention and explosion prevention; and
· plant hygiene and general employee health and safety.
Information as to how these issues will be addressed is summarized below.
3. The site is in a small commercial area near to but outside of Sarajevo, amongst other small manufacturing plants and related infrastructure. There are no environmentally-sensitive areas or critical habitat in the area which would be affected by operation of this facility.
4. A small steam boiler on the premises is fueled with diesel fuel. Design specifications for air emissions from this boiler meet the specified World Bank guidelines. Smoking chambers for smoked products are used on an intermittent basis and produce only minor emissions. The stacks are fitted with filters to minimize any particulate release.
5. Process waste water will contain small amounts of meat products producing elevated levels of BOD and oil and grease, along with detergent residues from cleaning. The plant provides preliminary physical treatment of the waste, and effluent wastewater quality meets local and national standards. The wastewater quality meets World Bank requirements for discharge to a central wastewater treatment system, but is slightly in excess of guidelines (for BOD and oil and grease) for discharge to surface waters. The wastewater is currently discharged to a sewer system for downstream treatment at the Sarajevo treatment facility. This wastewater treatment plant was also damaged during the war, and is currently being repaired and expected to be returned to full operation within two years. In the event that the Sarajevo treatment plant is not returned to operation within this period, the sponsor will provide additional upgrading of the existing on-site treatment to ensure that the liquid effluent complies with World Bank requirements.
6. The plant is operated to minimize the amount of solid waste produced and to ensure that maximum use is made of all food product being processed. Organic wastes are sold to a rendering operation, packaging and cardboard waste is disposed of in an approved municipal disposal facility, and any water treatment sludge is handled by the municipal waste company.
7. Cold storage and freezing facilities will use ammonia as the refrigerant. An alarm system for ammonia release in case of leakage or accident will be installed. Other hazardous materials, including acidic and caustic detergents, will be properly stored and handled to minimize risks of accidents. Diesel fuel storage tanks will be bermed to protect against accidental spills and leakage.
8. Noise in the workplace will be minimized through the use of baffles and silencers on equipment as needed. Little ambient noise will be produced beyond the boundaries of the plant. Machinery will be properly protected to prevent accidents and all electrical systems grounded. Fire alarm and protection systems are provided, including a sprinkler system.
9. The plant will be operated to international standards of hygiene. Workers are provided with personal protective equipment as required. First aid stations are provided at locations in the plant. A detailed emergency response plan will be prepared in cooperation and coordination with local authorities. Training is provided to staff in hygiene and sanitation and good manufacturing practices. The sponsor is developing a written environmental policy for this operation. The technical/production manager is designated with responsibility for oversight of environmental issues.
10. IFC will ensure ongoing compliance with World Bank environmental, health and safety policies and guidelines during the life of the project by evaluating monitoring reports submitted annually to IFC by the sponsor and by conducting periodic supervision.
11. Based on its review of available information regarding potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures, IFC concludes that this proposed project is designed to meet World Bank environmental, health and safety policies and guidelines as well as host country requirements.
Environmental and Social Mitigation Measures
Broad Community Support
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