Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) is a process to systematically identify, assess and manage the environmental and social impacts of a project or activity. The process addresses the needs and concerns of various stakeholders, taking into account the social impacts of the project as well as the environmental impacts.
The ESIA process consists of a number of stages:
Initial Phase
The objectives, scope and local conditions of the project are determined.
Determination of Environmental and Social Conditions
The environmental impacts of the project (such as water, air, soil pollution) and social impacts (such as employment, displacement, quality of life of local communities) are evaluated.
Identification and Participation of Stakeholders
All stakeholders that may be affected by the project are identified and their participation in the process is encouraged.
Impact Assessment
The size, prevalence, intensity and duration of the identified environmental and social impacts are analyzed.
Development of Prevention and Management Plans
Appropriate measures and management plans are created to minimize or compensate for impacts.
Reporting and Monitoring
An ESIA report is prepared and environmental and social impacts are monitored and reported during the implementation of the project.
The ESIA process ensures that projects are planned and implemented in accordance with environmental and social sustainability principles. This process increases social acceptance of projects, reduces risks, identifies opportunities and supports long-term success.
Experienced experts of ENVİROWELL ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY LIMITED COMPANY carry out the preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) in line with the Turkish Environmental Legislation, Equator Principles and IFC-World Bank Guidelines.