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Environmental classification and rationale
The project was screened B/0, requiring an Environmental Audit and
Environmental Analysis in line with the Bank’s Environmental Policy and Public
Information Policy. The construction of a new ceramic tiles and sanitary ware
facility is associated with a number of environmental issues, which were
readily identified, assessed and mitigated as part of an Environmental
Analysis.
As part of the environmental due diligence an Environmental Audit and Analysis
was undertaken by the Bank and visits were made to similar plants operated by
Cersanit in Poland.
Key environmental issues and mitigation
The construction and operation of a ceramic tile and sanitary ware facility is
not associated with signification environmental impacts. The predominant
environmental impact is nuisance related. For instance, noise from production
operations and transport, as well as air emissions from the processing
operations (use of gas fired dryers). The impacts are not judged to be
significant and the use of state-of-the-art technology coupled with the
location of the site mitigate any adverse impacts. The plant will be
constructed in compliance with National and EU environmental standards namely
EU IPPC requirements.
Summary of environmental action plan
The Company will be required to adhere to Ukrainian environmental, health and
safety regulations and EU environmental standards, including IPPC
requirements. All relevant permits will need to be obtained as part of the
design and subsequent commissioning process. The Company will also develop and
implement an Environmental Health and Safety system in line with best
practice.
Disclosure of information and consultation
In the context of the EBRD’s participation in the project, the Company will
release locally a summary of relevant environmental issues associated with the
project and summarise mitigation measures, action plans and other initiatives
agreed, as in accordance with the provisions of the EBRD’s Environmental
Policy. The summary in English has also been posted on the EBRD’s website at
www.ebrd.com
Monitoring and reporting
The Company will monitor the environmental impact of its operations in
accordance with national law and regulations. The Bank will evaluate the
project's compliance with the applicable environmental and social requirements
during the lifetime of the project by reviewing annual environmental reports
prepared for the project covering:
(i) ongoing performance of project-specific environmental, health and safety
activities as reflected in the results of periodic and quantitative sampling
and measuring programmes, and
(ii) the status of implementation of environmental mitigation and improvement
measures. The Bank’s representatives will also conduct periodic site
supervision visits when deemed appropriate.
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