Environmental & Social Review Summary
Project Number
9877
Company Name
BANVIT BANDIRMA VITAMINLI YEM SANAYII AS
Date ESRS Disclosed
Feb 5, 2010
Country
Turkiye
Region
Central Asia and Turkiye
Last Updated Date
Jan 2, 2017
Environmental Category
B - Limited
Status
Completed
Previous Events
Approved : May 22, 2000
Signed : Jul 13, 2000
Invested : Oct 10, 2000
Sector
Poultry Farming
Industry
Agribusiness and Forestry
Department
Gbl Ind, Manufact, Agribus & Services
Project Description
The project consists of the expansion (over 5 years) of an integrated poultry producer. Specifically, the expansion of the current chicken processing plant and hatchery, the erection of a further chicken processing plant, the establishment of a turkey processing facility, erection of a new feed-mill and establishment of a new rendering plant as well as associated infrastructure and services (including new cold store and waste-water treatment works). All these facilities will be located close to the town of Dogruca in Bandirma, and in western Turkey.
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. The review of this project consisted of appraising technical and environmental information submitted by the project sponsor. The following potential environmental, social, health and safety impacts of the project were analyzed:
- Site selection and location of new facilities;
- Air emissions;
- Wastewater handling and treatment and impacts on surface and groundwater;
- Solid waste handling and disposal;
- Hazardous materials handling and management;
- Use of CFCs in cooling systems;
- Corporate environmental management;
- Fire protection and emergency response;
- General worker health and safety; and
- Service contracts and outgrowers.
The information provided about how these issues and potential impacts have been addressed in the development of the project are summarized in the paragraphs that follow.
- Site selection and location of new facilities:
The sponsor has a range or pre-existing facilities approximately 2km north of Dogruca and prior land uses for these areas and also for land to be acquired for the project (including the turkey processing facility) was for agricultural use. The project will not result in resettlement, economic displacement or loss of natural habitats. Expansion of the facilities conforms with local and national planning requirements and appropriate development permits have been obtained.
- Air emissions (including odor):
Electricity is supplied from municipal sources and air emissions derive principally from the processing site boiler which is fueled by propane gas, and odor from the rendering plant. Emissions from the boiler conform with WBG requirements. Odor from the rendering and processing plants is currently controlled by air condensers and improvements will be made to this process in the new rendering plant which will be fitted with a gas burner or biofilter system to further reduce odor.
- Water supply and wastewater handling and treatment and impacts on surface and groundwater:
Water supplies are drawn from an on site well (currently 2,000m3/day rising to 4350m3/d at full development). The project has permission to abstract this volume and regular monitoring is undertaken to ensure that abstraction rates remain sustainable. Water conservation measures are employed (including recirculation and use of high-pressure hoses) to reduce overall water demand.
- Wastewater effluents are derived from processing operations, boiler steam and the hatchery:
Waste-water treatment facilities at the existing plant (which treats effluents to World Bank Group - WBG requirements) will be replaced by a new waste-water treatment facility and a further waste-water treatment works (WWTW) will be constructed at the turkey processing plant. Both WWTWs will be designed to achieve compliance with WBG requirements and IFC will review design plans and specifications prior to construction. Treated wastewater will be re-used and /or discharged to land for irrigation at the chicken processing plant. At the turkey plant, similar processes will be implemented, but the sponsor may discharge treated wastewater to a small stream adjacent to the property. Turkish environmental authorities undertake regular monitoring of the stream since it is one of several watercourses that drains into a wetland/lake that is protected for wildlife conservation purposes. Turkish authorities are content that the project will not affect the wetland and the company has permission to discharge treated effluents to the stream. Efforts have been made to reduce the volume of wastewater generated through staff training, re-use of treated wastewaters for washing and irrigation. The sponsor undertakes groundwater monitoring to ensure that effluents do not affect groundwater quality or use by others.
- Solid waste handling and disposal:
Solid waste comprises paper and plastic (450 tons per annum -tpa at full capacity), wastewater sludges (15,000tpa), hatchery wastes (1,560tpa) and farm wastes such as litter, (30,000tpa). Waste paper and plastics are collected and sold to others for recycling, waste water sludges and hatchery waste are incorporated in the rendering process and converted to feed, and farm wastes are used on farms or sold to others as fertilizer.
- Chemical and Hazardous materials handling and management:
A limited range of chemicals are used on site, these include disinfectants, detergents and pesticides . These are stored in secure areas and used as specified by manufacturers. Anti-biotics are used on farms under the guidance of company vets. Liquid propane gas and ammonia are used in the processing facilities and these are both securely stored and used only be specially trained staff.
- Use of CFCs in cooling systems:
The existing and new facilities will not use CFCs and all refrigeration systems are ammonia based. There is an emergency shut down system should leaks be detected and staff receive training in emergency response and evacuation.
- Corporate environmental management commitments and implementation of environmental management systems):
The company has a corporate environmental policy that has been endorsed by senior management and specific responsibilities for environmental issues have been designated. The company has been using HACCP for 2 years, applied for HACCP and ISO 9002 certifications through Bureau Veritas International, and in future will move to ISO 14000.
- General worker health and safety (including ambient air quality in the feedmill:
Employees receive training in health and safety and those subject to particular risks (i.e. on cutting lines) are provided with appropriate personal protective equipment. All employees receive training in hygiene and fire safety as well as first aid. Ambient air quality in the feed mill is controlled via cyclones and ventilation systems to minimize the risk of explosion and ensure that employees are working in safe environments . Regular third party monitoring of ambient air quality is undertaken to ensure compliance with Turkish requirements and the site is in compliance with WBG requirements. The company operates a crèche for the children of employees.
- Service contracts and outgrowers:
There is no formal supply contract between Banvit and poultry out-growers, although there is a "batch by batch" contract renewable by both parties. The sponsor has confirmed that contractual relations and agreements conform with Turkish requirements( including those relating to employment of minors) at 700 contract farms. These commitments will be included in any future expansion of outgrower farms
With regard to environmental management on out-grower farms, water supply is controlled and minimized through nipple drinker water supply systems. Solid waste (litter) is used as fertilizer by out-growers or other farmers and dead birds are disposed of to on site landfills. The sponsor provides support and guidance to outgrowers in terms of feed supply, medicines and vaccines and all outgrowers have to comply with the sponsor''s operational procedures. Farmers are also provided with advice and guidance in terms of solid waste handling.
IFC will monitor ongoing compliance with World Bank Group environmental, social, health and safety policies and guidelines during the lifetime of the project by evaluating reports submitted annually to IFC by the sponsor and by conducting periodic supervision. In particular, IFC will require annual confirmation of:
- Progress in implementing the company''s Environmental Management System;
- Waste-water quality and disposal methods (and confirmation from relevant Turkish authorities that the company''s operations are not affecting nearby protected wetlands);
- Ground water monitoring;
- Pesticide use and management;
- Air quality (including odor).
Based on its review of available information regarding potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures, IFC concludes that the proposed project will meet World Bank Group environmental, social, health and safety policies and guidelines and host country requirements.
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. The review of this project consisted of appraising technical and environmental information submitted by the project sponsor. The following potential environmental, social, health and safety impacts of the project were analyzed:
- Site selection and location of new facilities;
- Air emissions;
- Wastewater handling and treatment and impacts on surface and groundwater;
- Solid waste handling and disposal;
- Hazardous materials handling and management;
- Use of CFCs in cooling systems;
- Corporate environmental management;
- Fire protection and emergency response;
- General worker health and safety; and
- Service contracts and outgrowers.
The information provided about how these issues and potential impacts have been addressed in the development of the project are summarized in the paragraphs that follow.
- Site selection and location of new facilities:
The sponsor has a range or pre-existing facilities approximately 2km north of Dogruca and prior land uses for these areas and also for land to be acquired for the project (including the turkey processing facility) was for agricultural use. The project will not result in resettlement, economic displacement or loss of natural habitats. Expansion of the facilities conforms with local and national planning requirements and appropriate development permits have been obtained.
- Air emissions (including odor):
Electricity is supplied from municipal sources and air emissions derive principally from the processing site boiler which is fueled by propane gas, and odor from the rendering plant. Emissions from the boiler conform with WBG requirements. Odor from the rendering and processing plants is currently controlled by air condensers and improvements will be made to this process in the new rendering plant which will be fitted with a gas burner or biofilter system to further reduce odor.
- Water supply and wastewater handling and treatment and impacts on surface and groundwater:
Water supplies are drawn from an on site well (currently 2,000m3/day rising to 4350m3/d at full development). The project has permission to abstract this volume and regular monitoring is undertaken to ensure that abstraction rates remain sustainable. Water conservation measures are employed (including recirculation and use of high-pressure hoses) to reduce overall water demand.
- Wastewater effluents are derived from processing operations, boiler steam and the hatchery:
Waste-water treatment facilities at the existing plant (which treats effluents to World Bank Group - WBG requirements) will be replaced by a new waste-water treatment facility and a further waste-water treatment works (WWTW) will be constructed at the turkey processing plant. Both WWTWs will be designed to achieve compliance with WBG requirements and IFC will review design plans and specifications prior to construction. Treated wastewater will be re-used and /or discharged to land for irrigation at the chicken processing plant. At the turkey plant, similar processes will be implemented, but the sponsor may discharge treated wastewater to a small stream adjacent to the property. Turkish environmental authorities undertake regular monitoring of the stream since it is one of several watercourses that drains into a wetland/lake that is protected for wildlife conservation purposes. Turkish authorities are content that the project will not affect the wetland and the company has permission to discharge treated effluents to the stream. Efforts have been made to reduce the volume of wastewater generated through staff training, re-use of treated wastewaters for washing and irrigation. The sponsor undertakes groundwater monitoring to ensure that effluents do not affect groundwater quality or use by others.
- Solid waste handling and disposal:
Solid waste comprises paper and plastic (450 tons per annum -tpa at full capacity), wastewater sludges (15,000tpa), hatchery wastes (1,560tpa) and farm wastes such as litter, (30,000tpa). Waste paper and plastics are collected and sold to others for recycling, waste water sludges and hatchery waste are incorporated in the rendering process and converted to feed, and farm wastes are used on farms or sold to others as fertilizer.
- Chemical and Hazardous materials handling and management:
A limited range of chemicals are used on site, these include disinfectants, detergents and pesticides . These are stored in secure areas and used as specified by manufacturers. Anti-biotics are used on farms under the guidance of company vets. Liquid propane gas and ammonia are used in the processing facilities and these are both securely stored and used only be specially trained staff.
- Use of CFCs in cooling systems:
The existing and new facilities will not use CFCs and all refrigeration systems are ammonia based. There is an emergency shut down system should leaks be detected and staff receive training in emergency response and evacuation.
- Corporate environmental management commitments and implementation of environmental management systems):
The company has a corporate environmental policy that has been endorsed by senior management and specific responsibilities for environmental issues have been designated. The company has been using HACCP for 2 years, applied for HACCP and ISO 9002 certifications through Bureau Veritas International, and in future will move to ISO 14000.
- General worker health and safety (including ambient air quality in the feedmill:
Employees receive training in health and safety and those subject to particular risks (i.e. on cutting lines) are provided with appropriate personal protective equipment. All employees receive training in hygiene and fire safety as well as first aid. Ambient air quality in the feed mill is controlled via cyclones and ventilation systems to minimize the risk of explosion and ensure that employees are working in safe environments . Regular third party monitoring of ambient air quality is undertaken to ensure compliance with Turkish requirements and the site is in compliance with WBG requirements. The company operates a crèche for the children of employees.
- Service contracts and outgrowers:
There is no formal supply contract between Banvit and poultry out-growers, although there is a "batch by batch" contract renewable by both parties. The sponsor has confirmed that contractual relations and agreements conform with Turkish requirements( including those relating to employment of minors) at 700 contract farms. These commitments will be included in any future expansion of outgrower farms
With regard to environmental management on out-grower farms, water supply is controlled and minimized through nipple drinker water supply systems. Solid waste (litter) is used as fertilizer by out-growers or other farmers and dead birds are disposed of to on site landfills. The sponsor provides support and guidance to outgrowers in terms of feed supply, medicines and vaccines and all outgrowers have to comply with the sponsor''s operational procedures. Farmers are also provided with advice and guidance in terms of solid waste handling.
IFC will monitor ongoing compliance with World Bank Group environmental, social, health and safety policies and guidelines during the lifetime of the project by evaluating reports submitted annually to IFC by the sponsor and by conducting periodic supervision. In particular, IFC will require annual confirmation of:
- Progress in implementing the company''s Environmental Management System;
- Waste-water quality and disposal methods (and confirmation from relevant Turkish authorities that the company''s operations are not affecting nearby protected wetlands);
- Ground water monitoring;
- Pesticide use and management;
- Air quality (including odor).
Based on its review of available information regarding potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures, IFC concludes that the proposed project will meet World Bank Group environmental, social, health and safety policies and guidelines and host country requirements.
Environmental and Social Mitigation Measures
Broad Community Support
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