Social and Environmental Checks in Asset Selection
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On this page: Social and environmental checks must likewise be considered in assessing potential asset recycling transactions. Read more below, or visit the Guidelines for Implementing Asset Recycling Transactions section and Content Outline, or Download the Full Report.
Social and environmental due diligence and considerations, and corresponding mitigation measures, should also be taken into consideration in the asset selection process. These should include consideration of matters relating to environmental as well as social impacts such as relocation of communities and/or employee retrenchment.
Useful Links
- Environmental and Social Studies and Standards
- Stakeholder Communication and Engagement
- Environmental and Social Framework
- Due Diligence Checklist for Legal and Institutional Enabling Environment for PPP Issues
- Lessons Learned from Implementation of a Successful PPP Program: #5 Complying With Environmental And Social Performance Standards
- Environmental Standards and Engineering Standards
The Guidelines have not been prepared with any specific transaction in mind and are meant to serve only as general guidance. It is therefore critical that the Guidelines be reviewed and adapted for specific transactions To find more, visit the Guidelines to Implementing Asset Recycling Transactions Section Overview and Content Outline, or Download the Full Report.
Updated: October 2, 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING ASSET RECYCLING
3. Guidelines for Asset Identification
• Operational Checks in Asset Selection
• Financial/Commercial Checks in Asset Selection
• Legal and Regulatory Checks in Asset Selection
• Social and Environmental Checks in Asset Selection