Environmental and Social Due Diligence for Inter-Yedynstvo Holding
Client:
The assignment focused on assessing a potential investment in Ukraine involving five feed production enterprises, including feed mills and a premix plant, with a total production capacity of 600,000 tons per year. These assets, located across three regions, are equipped with state-of-the-art technology certified under various international standards. The objective of the project was to conduct an independent review and verification of compliance with IFC Performance Standards, identify gaps, recommend corrective measures, and assess operations in relation to human rights considerations and reputational risks in Ukraine.
The assessment framework was based on IFC Performance Standards, the World Bank Group Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines, as well as applicable local, national, and international environmental and social legislation.
Independent review of environmental and social aspects with a focus on core facilities (feed mills, premix plant, vehicle fleet), as well as key suppliers and off-takers in the value chain;
Assessment of compliance with IFC PS, Equator Principles, and EHS Guidelines, including benchmarking against international best practices;
Identification and analysis of contextual risks, including potential human rights and reputational impacts;
Review of management structures for environmental and social implications;
Evaluation of adequacy of existing projects, measures, budgets, and monitoring systems.
