Environmental & Social Review Summary
Project Number
9742
Company Name
Holland-Tajik Joint Venture M & P
Date ESRS Disclosed
Feb 5, 2010
Country
Tajikistan
Region
Central Asia and Turkiye
Last Updated Date
Jan 2, 2017
Environmental Category
B - Limited
Status
Completed
Previous Events
Approved : Dec 29, 1999
Signed : Jun 16, 2000
Invested : Oct 5, 2000
Sector
Retail (Including Supermarkets, Grocery Stores, etc.)
Industry
Tourism, Retail and Property
Department
Regional Industry MAS LAC & EUR
Project Description
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International Finance Corporation
A Member of the World Bank Group
International Finance Corporation
A Member of the World Bank Group
Environmental Review Summary (ERS)
Project Name Tajikistan – SEF Holland Supermarket
Region Central Asia, Middle East and North Africa
Sector Industrial and Consumer Services
Project No. 009742
1. The project involves the expansion of an existing supermarket called “Holland Supermarket” in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The existing supermarket was established in 1996 in small premise (472 m2) and will continue to operate. The expansion involves opening a new store in larger and better premises for which a new building of 1,755 m2 has been purchased and is being renovated. Over 7,000 products will be offered, including fresh produce, dairy products, meat and poultry, and dry food, as well as non-food items.
2. This is a category B project according to IFC’s environmental review procedure because a limited number of specific impacts may result which can be avoided or mitigated by adhering to generally recognized performance standards, guidelines or design criteria. The review of this project consisted of appraising technical and environmental information submitted by the project sponsor and site visits. The following potential environmental, health and safety impacts of the project were analyzed:
· description of the expansion site, including past ownership and land use;
· identification of waste (solid and liquid) generated and proposed disposal methods;
· confirmation that the project will not use CFCs for central cooling systems or cold storage;
· outline of the measures for fire protection and emergency response; and
· outline of program for employee health and safety and training.
The following is a summary of findings of IFC’s environmental review of this proposed investment.
3. Holland’s operations will be located near populated areas and near commercial sites. The company will ensure that no contaminated soil sites have been acquired for the project. There are no air emissions associated with the project. Water for project consumption will be obtained from the local drinking water network.
4. Liquid effluents generated include process and domestic waters. The discarded waters from the meat departments will pass through a grease trap prior to being discharged to the municipal sewage system. The grease traps will be cleaned daily. Domestic waters will be released to the municipal sewage system.
5. If electrical generators are used, the sponsor will ensured they are insulated and/or have silencers to reduce the noise levels, thereby complying with World Bank guidelines. All other mechanical equipment will also comply with World Bank guidelines regarding noise levels. The sponsor will not use CFC refrigerants, thereby complying with World Bank guidelines.
6. Solid wastes generated in the meat processing facility (bones, fat, etc) will be sold to other manufacturing companies as raw material. The cardboard and paper residues will be recycled. Additional solid wastes will be collected daily and disposed in authorized sanitary landfills.
7. The sponsor will develop and implement a safety and evacuation and fire prevention program ensuring that the environmental, health and safety measures are up to date and that the employees are properly trained. The sponsor will have an emergency response plan in place and will install fire prevention signals, extinguishers and smoke detectors in the supermarkets. The sponsor is committed to comply with the applicable health and safety World Bank guidelines. Copies of the occupational health and safety plan and of the emergency response plan will be submitted to IFC prior to first disbursement.
8. The employees will be provided with and will be required to use personal protective equipment including gloves, aprons, and other safety equipment. The sponsor will upgrade the protective equipment as necessary to comply with the applicable World Bank guidelines. The sponsor will have a designated professional in charge of health and safety issues.
9. By project completion, Holland’s operations will be in compliance with the relevant World Bank guidelines and policies and with the local environmental standards. Holland will annually submit to IFC a monitoring report to ensure ongoing environmental compliance during the life of the project. Minimum information to be provided in the environmental monitoring reports is provided in Appendix A
10. Based on its review of available information regarding potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures, IFC concludes that the proposed project is being designed to meet Government of Tajikistan requirements, and World Bank policies, and environmental, health and safety guidelines.
11. IFC will monitor Holland’s ongoing compliance with World Bank policies and guidelines during the life of the project by evaluating environmental performance reports submitted annually to IFC by the sponsor and by conducting periodic site reviews during project supervision.
· significant incidents, if any;
· annual statistics for occupational accidents and illnesses including number of employees, work hours and lost-time incidents;
· rate of work related accidents and incidents
(Rate = # of incidents/# of workers)
· interactions with the local communities; and
· industrial, safety, and environmental employee training programs.
International Finance Corporation
A Member of the World Bank Group
International Finance Corporation
A Member of the World Bank Group
Environmental Review Summary (ERS)
Project Name Tajikistan – SEF Holland Supermarket
Region Central Asia, Middle East and North Africa
Sector Industrial and Consumer Services
Project No. 009742
1. The project involves the expansion of an existing supermarket called “Holland Supermarket” in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The existing supermarket was established in 1996 in small premise (472 m2) and will continue to operate. The expansion involves opening a new store in larger and better premises for which a new building of 1,755 m2 has been purchased and is being renovated. Over 7,000 products will be offered, including fresh produce, dairy products, meat and poultry, and dry food, as well as non-food items.
2. This is a category B project according to IFC’s environmental review procedure because a limited number of specific impacts may result which can be avoided or mitigated by adhering to generally recognized performance standards, guidelines or design criteria. The review of this project consisted of appraising technical and environmental information submitted by the project sponsor and site visits. The following potential environmental, health and safety impacts of the project were analyzed:
· description of the expansion site, including past ownership and land use;
· identification of waste (solid and liquid) generated and proposed disposal methods;
· confirmation that the project will not use CFCs for central cooling systems or cold storage;
· outline of the measures for fire protection and emergency response; and
· outline of program for employee health and safety and training.
The following is a summary of findings of IFC’s environmental review of this proposed investment.
3. Holland’s operations will be located near populated areas and near commercial sites. The company will ensure that no contaminated soil sites have been acquired for the project. There are no air emissions associated with the project. Water for project consumption will be obtained from the local drinking water network.
4. Liquid effluents generated include process and domestic waters. The discarded waters from the meat departments will pass through a grease trap prior to being discharged to the municipal sewage system. The grease traps will be cleaned daily. Domestic waters will be released to the municipal sewage system.
5. If electrical generators are used, the sponsor will ensured they are insulated and/or have silencers to reduce the noise levels, thereby complying with World Bank guidelines. All other mechanical equipment will also comply with World Bank guidelines regarding noise levels. The sponsor will not use CFC refrigerants, thereby complying with World Bank guidelines.
6. Solid wastes generated in the meat processing facility (bones, fat, etc) will be sold to other manufacturing companies as raw material. The cardboard and paper residues will be recycled. Additional solid wastes will be collected daily and disposed in authorized sanitary landfills.
7. The sponsor will develop and implement a safety and evacuation and fire prevention program ensuring that the environmental, health and safety measures are up to date and that the employees are properly trained. The sponsor will have an emergency response plan in place and will install fire prevention signals, extinguishers and smoke detectors in the supermarkets. The sponsor is committed to comply with the applicable health and safety World Bank guidelines. Copies of the occupational health and safety plan and of the emergency response plan will be submitted to IFC prior to first disbursement.
8. The employees will be provided with and will be required to use personal protective equipment including gloves, aprons, and other safety equipment. The sponsor will upgrade the protective equipment as necessary to comply with the applicable World Bank guidelines. The sponsor will have a designated professional in charge of health and safety issues.
9. By project completion, Holland’s operations will be in compliance with the relevant World Bank guidelines and policies and with the local environmental standards. Holland will annually submit to IFC a monitoring report to ensure ongoing environmental compliance during the life of the project. Minimum information to be provided in the environmental monitoring reports is provided in Appendix A
10. Based on its review of available information regarding potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures, IFC concludes that the proposed project is being designed to meet Government of Tajikistan requirements, and World Bank policies, and environmental, health and safety guidelines.
11. IFC will monitor Holland’s ongoing compliance with World Bank policies and guidelines during the life of the project by evaluating environmental performance reports submitted annually to IFC by the sponsor and by conducting periodic site reviews during project supervision.
APPENDIX A
MONITORING REPORTS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
MONITORING REPORTS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
· significant incidents, if any;
· annual statistics for occupational accidents and illnesses including number of employees, work hours and lost-time incidents;
· rate of work related accidents and incidents
(Rate = # of incidents/# of workers)
· interactions with the local communities; and
· industrial, safety, and environmental employee training programs.
Environmental and Social Mitigation Measures
Broad Community Support
Related SII
