ESL Sole Company Limited COMPANY PROFILE 2018 ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY - LIVELIHOOD. Environmental and Social Consulting

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1 ESL Sole Company Limited COMPANY PROFILE 2018 ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY - LIVELIHOOD Environmental and Social Consulting

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION... 2 BACKGROUND... 2 CAPABILITIES... 3 Multi-disciplinary Environmental Projects... 3 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment... 3 Natural Resource Management... 4 Water Quality Monitoring, Management and Treatment... 4 Solid Waste Management... 5 Project planning and management... 5 Community Consultation... 6 Information Technology... 7 PROJECT EXPERIENCE... 7 PROJECT OUTPUTS...14 REPRESTATIVE PERSONNEL...14 SUPPORT CAPABILITIES...14 CONTACT DETAILS PAGE 1

3 INTRODUCTION ESL provides consulting, research, and project management services in the environmental and human development sector. Professional excellence and integrity, high standards of business ethics and quality service are the foundation of our commitment to our customers. ESL (formerly Earth Systems Laos) was established in year 2000 in partnership with an Australian Company. Since early 2012, ESL is fully independent and owned by Lao. The philosophy of ESL is to apply and develop Laotian skills and expertise supported by external specialists, where appropriate. ESL s professional staff and associates possess a broad range of environmental and social professional skills enabling teams to be built that are capable of tackling diverse and complex assignments in a number of areas including Multi-disciplinary environmental projects Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) GIS, remote sensing and mapping Water quality monitoring, management and treatment Solid waste management Natural resource management Community consultation Project planning and management Our vision is to be a leading supplier of environmental and related social services, technology and information in Lao PDR. Our mission is to provide the best environmental advice and technology to enable our customers to achieve successful outcomes that are in the best interests of their projects, as well as natural and human environments. This Company Profile has been prepared to illustrate ESL s experience and capability in providing consulting and project support services in the environment and human development sectors. BACKGROUND PAGE 2

4 CAPABILITIES ESL has developed a significant capability in providing project services in Lao PDR including A broad capability in the environmental and human development sectors; Strong environmental and social science technical skills related to the development sector; Highly competent community consultation capability; Expertise in capacity building and institutional strengthening; A proven project management and project implementation track record; and Access to a strong local and international network of specialists and practitioners that are committed to achieving best practice in the environmental and human development sectors. Multi-disciplinary Environmental Projects With more than 20 professional staff and associates as well as 15 full time staff, ESL has a broad range of technical skills that enable us to build teams capable of tackling diverse and complex environmental issues. Our multidisciplinary services include Environmental and social scoping and baseline studies Environmental and social monitoring and auditing Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Environmental and social management plans Statutory environmental compliance and assessment Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ESL has considerable expertise in the environmental and social impact assessment of proposed and existing operations in the resource management sector. This expertise includes the management and preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Initial Environmental Examinations (IEE) and Environmental Management Plans (EMP). These statutory processes are important in meeting regulatory requirements for project approval and ensuring environmental and social impacts are minimised during the life cycle of the project. Our services include Developing, costing and managing impact assessment programs Conducting environmental and social baseline investigations Identifying and scoping environmental and social issues Developing appropriate environmental and social management and mitigation measures PAGE 3

5 Preparing Environmental Impact Assessment reports Developing strategies for resettlement and compensation Natural Resource Management ESL provides advice to land and water managers within and outside of the mineral and agricultural sectors. Our objective is to ensure that natural resources are managed sustainably and with minimal impact upon the environment. Through our experience in water quality and soil management, biodiversity conservation and vegetation mapping, ESL has developed considerable expertise in conducting all aspects of environmental impact assessments and mitigation management plans in Lao PDR. For example, the skillful management of natural resources such as water, soils and vegetation are critical for the preservation of the wild aquatic fauna stocks located in project areas. Water Quality Monitoring, Management and Treatment ESL provides comprehensive services in water resource management including Hydrological and hydraulic investigations River and catchment management and landuse studies Freshwater ecology studies and impact assessments Water monitoring and quality assessment We also develop treatment strategies and provide routine or emergency treatment and monitoring services for water bodies. PAGE 4

6 Solid Waste Management ESL has strong capability in the solid waste management sector delivered by in-house international specialists who have considerable experience in the solid waste management sector. Through its local and international specialists, ESL can provide expertise and assistance in the following areas Solid Waste Management (SWM) policy development and strategic planning Financial, Institutional and operational analysis Design and implementation of SWM systems Project management Landfill management expertise Community-based SWM systems and processes Waste minimization and recycling Organic waste recycling operations and facilities Hazardous waste management Clean production strategies for waste and cost reduction. Project planning and management Services provided by ESL include the development of Environmental management systems / plans / guidelines and codes of practice Best practice environmental management programs Training and awareness programs Risk assessments for industries companies and individual sites. PAGE 5

7 Community Consultation Effective community consultation is a central aspect of contemporary development projects in Lao PDR. The diversity of Lao culture is represented by some 131 ethnic groups that live and work in rural, provincial and urban settings. For economic development to achieve environmental and social sustainability, the community must be engaged as a key stakeholder throughout all phases of the project cycle. Through the management of environmental projects, ESL has developed strong community consultation expertise, and has been highly effective in engaging and interacting with local communities in project affected areas. Community consultation activities undertaken by ESL include Liaison with central, provincial, district and village level government authorities through observance of formal political and cultural protocols specific to Lao PDR. Initiation and management of community consultation processes. Cooperation and collaboration with village and community leaders for the design and implementation of community consultation processes. Facilitating negotiations between communities and project proponents. PAGE 6

8 Information Technology The management and use of environmental and social data is a core part of many assignments. ESL not only uses state of the art Information Technology, such as high resolution satellite imagery and mapping software, but has also developed innovative data management platforms. These platforms, which utilize both GIS and database software, have been used in the process of calculating compensation for Project Affected Persons (PAP s) for hydropower projects in Lao PDR. ESL provides IT services such as Data collation, manipulation, interpretation and statistical analysis Data display, GIS visualization, mapping and analysis Development of specific IT platforms for management of GIS data Database development and management PROJECT EXPERIENCE ESL s expertise and experience is illustrated by the following list of recently completed or ongoing projects. Data Sheets for each of these Projects are available from ESL on request. SLACO Bauxite Mine Project Conduct of an Update Environmental Impact Assessment Sino-Lao Aluminum Corporation Limited Paksong District, Champassack Province Duration January 2018 Ongoing Technical Advisor to Community Development Fund Agriculture Program Phu Bia Mining Limited Lao PDR Duration November 2017 Ongoing PAGE 7

9 Xekong 3A-3B Hydropower Project Conducting the Fish Monitoring Survey Asia Investment, Development and Construction Sole Co., Ltd. (AIDC). Khammouane Province, Lao PDR Duration October 2017 Ongoing Environmental Impact Review and Inventory of loss survey for Detailed Feasibility Study for Upgrading National Road No.8 on the Asian Highway (Ahi5) Network in the Lao PDR. Dongsung Engineering/Dongill / Dasan Consultants Xekong Provinces, Lao PDR Duration October 2017 Ongoing Basic Education Quality and Access in Lao PDR (BEQUAL) Data Entry Services for the MoES Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes Survey. Coffey International Development PTY LTD. Ministry of Education and Sports, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDT Duration September-October 2017 Health Impact Assessment (HIA) for Houaphan Thermal Power Project Houaphan Thermal Power Company Limited. Xam-Neua District, Houaphan Provinces, Lao PDR Duration March 2017 May 2018 Health Impact Assessment (HIA) for the Namkong 1 Hydroelectric Power Project Nam Kong 1 Power Company Limited. Prouvong District, Attapeu Provinces, Lao PDR Duration February 2017 December 2017 Nam Hinboun Downstream Hydropower and Irrigation Project Update on the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) RASITA Power Co., LTD. Khammouan Provinces, Lao PDR Duration April 2016 November 2016 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) for Xebangfai Kaeng Soi Run-of-River Hydropower Project NAVA Hydropower Co., LTD. Khammouan Provinces, Lao PDR Duration March 2016 June 2017 Checklist on reviewing ESIA and ESMMP of Mine Projects in Laos PDR GIS Data collecting and Mapping Services Golder Associate Pty Limited Vientiane Provinces, Lao PDR Duration March 2016 August 2016 ACTWATCH Survey 2015 PSI Laos Savannakhet, Champasack, Salavanh, Sekong, and Attapeu Provinces, Lao PDR Duration October 2015 January 2016 Norinco ESIA for Mahaxay Pakkading Transmission Line 500kV Project Norinco Company Limited Khammouan and Borikhamxay Province, Lao PDR Duration June July 2017 Phukham and Ban Houaysai Socio-economic and Health Survey 2015 Phu Bia Mining (PBM) Xaisomboun Province, Lao PDR PAGE 8

10 Duration May December 2015 Nitrogen Assessment and Baseline Study Greater Mekong Sub region Core Agriculture Support Program (Phase 2) Asian Development Bank Lao PDR, Cambodia, Vietname, China Duration April 2015 July 2016 PNPC Update Land & Asset Survey and Management Plan for 115kV, 230kV and 500kV Xe-Pain Xe-Namnoy Power Companu Limited Champasack and Attapeu Province, Lao PDR Duration October 2014 August 2015 IGES Research for Market Mechanisms in Lao PDR Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR Duration September 2014 February 2015 PBM Consultation on Transport Phu Bia Mining Xiengkhouang and Xaysomboun Province, Lao PDR Duration March 2014 SLACO Bauxite Mine Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for New Alumina Refinery Plant Duration Sino Lao Aluminum Corporation Limited (SLACO) Champasack Province, Lao PDR December 2013 on-going My Ly and Nam Mo 1 ESIA Scoping study and TOR Joint Stock Company (JSC) Vietnam XiengKhoung and Houaphan Province, Lao PDR Duration September 2013 February 2014 MMG-WOLAS Livelihood Development Plan Study MMG LXML SEPON Duration August 2013 Nov 2013 Nam Lik 1 Hydropower E&S advisory for Pre-Construction Phase and Construction Phase Nam Lik1 Power Company Limited Vientiant Province, Lao PDR Duration December 2012 Feb 2017 Thakho Hydropower - Spoil Disposal Management Glow Energy Public Company Limited Champasack Province, Lao PDR Duration October 2010 Aug 2013 MMG - Dust, Noise & Vibration Study for Gold-Oxide Expansion Project Sustainable Solution and Global (SSG) Australia Duration May 2013 Nov 2013 PAGE 9

11 MMG Visual Amenity Impact Assessment (VAIA) Gold-Oxide Expansion Project Sustainable Solution and Global (SSG) Australia Duration May 2013 Jan 2014 MMG Socio-economic Impact Assessment (SEIA) Gold-Oxide Expansion Project Sustainable Solution and Global (SSG) Australia Duration May 2013 Jan 2014 MMG Pre-Feasibility Study for Whole of Operation Land Acquisition Strategy (WOLAS) MMG LXML SEPON Duration March 2013 December 2013 Phu Kham Operation Socio Economic and Health Survey in Project Affected Communities Phu Bia Mining Vientiane and Bolikhamxay Province, Lao PDR Duration December 2012 April 2013 Forethought MMG MMG Brand Equity Strategy Interview Forethought Research Duration Feb 2013 April 2013 E&S Advisory Service for Nam Lik 1 HPP Pre-Construction and Construction Phase Hydro Engineering Company Limited & PTT Vientiane Province, Lao PDR Duration November 2012 February 2017 Nam Hinboun Downstream HPP( IEE) Rasita Power Co., LTD Khammouane Province, Lao PDR Duration May 2012 July 2013 Ban Houayxai Operation - Socio-economic Baseline Survey of Project Affected Communities 2012 Phu Bia Mining Vientiane, Lao PDR Duration July 2012 Feb 2013 Phonesavanh Mine, Socio-economic Baseline Study Phu Bia Mining Limited Xiengkhouang Province, Lao PDR Duration November 2011 June 2012 TOR of Paklek Iron mine for ESIA QuinhuangDao XinHe Steel and Mining Development (XineHe Mine) Xiengkhouang Province, Lao PDR Duration April 2011 June 2011 Identification & Propagation of Potential key mine site Rehabilitation Native Species MMG LXML SEPON PAGE 10

12 Duration December Houayxai Transmission Line 22 KV (IEE) Phu Bia Mining Limited (Pan Australia Limited) Vientiane Province, Lao PDR Duration November 2010 March 2011 Thakho Hydropower Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (EIA/SIA)-Add on Companie Nationale Du Rhone Champasack Province, Lao PDR Duration October 2010 December 2014 Community Participatory Planning for the Thengkham Copper Expansion Project MMG LXML SEPON Savannakhet, Lao PDR Duration February Thakho Hydropower Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (EIA/SIA) Companie Nationale Du Rhone Champasack, Lao PDR Duration January 2010 Sep 2011 Nam Ou Hydropower Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (EIA/SIA) Sino Hydro Louang Prabang and Phongsaly, Lao PDR Duration December Community Consultations Development of a Rural Livelihood Improvement Pilot World Bank Savannakhet and Huaphan Provinces, Lao PDR Duration September 2009 November 2009 Pakbo Saravan Transmission Line Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), Environmental Management Plan (EMP), & Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Savannakhet & Saravan Provinces, Lao PDR Duration May 2009 September 2009 Potassium Mining Project ESIA Scoping Study & TOR Sinohydro Mining Corporation Limited Vientiane Province, Lao PDR Duration April 2009 July 2009 Sinoma Bauxite Mine ESIA Scoping Study & TOR Sinoma Corporation Limited Champasak & Attapeu Provinces, Lao PDR Duration January 2009 August 2009 Environmental Management Framework, Under Rural Electrification Project Phase II in Lao PDR Department of Electricity, Electricité du Laos and World Bank Champasak and Xiangkhouang Province, Lao PDR PAGE 11

13 Duration December 2008 March 2009 Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) baseline and estimate of project greenhouse gas reduction study for the Lao Biogas Pilot Project The Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV) and the Department of Livestock and Fisheries Vientiane Capital, Xiengkhuang and Savannakhet provinces, Lao PDR Duration October 2008 December 2008 Optimization Study of the Mekong Mainstream Run-of-River Hydropower (Initial Environmental and Social Cumulative Impact Assessment) Compagnie Nationale du Rhône and Department of Energy and Mine Vientiane, Lao PDR Duration November 2008 December 2009 Brush Up Capacity Building Program for Environment Management, Under Rural Electrification Project Phase I Electricité du Laos Vientiane, Khammouan, Savannakhet, Champasak and Attapu, Lao PDR Duration November 2008 January 2009 Lao National Expert for the Strategic Environment Assessment of the North-South Economic Corridor Project Asian Development Bank (ADB) Louangnamtha and Oudomxai Province, Lao PDR Duration April 2008 February 2009 Pak Lay Hydropower Project Initial Environmental Examination Noreconsult A.S Developer Sinohydro Corporation Limited Xaignabouli Province, Lao PDR Duration March 2008 September 2010 SLACO Bauxite Mining Project Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Sino-Lao Aluminum Corporation Limited. Champasak & Attapu Province, Lao PDR Duration October June 2008 Nam Ngiep-II Hydroelectric Project Preliminary Environmental and Social Assessment Electricité du Laos Xiangkhouang Province, Lao PDR Duration October 2007 February 2008 TA 4921-Lao Cumulative Impact Assessment for the Nam Ngum 3 Hydropower Project Government of Lao PDR Vientiane & Xiangkhouang Province, Lao PDR PAGE 12

14 Duration July 2007 December 2009 Assessment of Environmental and Social Impacts created by the Viet-Lao Rubber Company Industrial Rubber Plantation and Proposed Environmental and Social Plans. Agency Development du France. Champasak Province, Lao PDR Duration October 2006 May 2007 Phu Kham Copper Mine Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Phu Bia Mining Ltd (Pan Australia Limited) Xaisomboun District, Vientiane, Lao PDR Duration January 2005 February 2006 Phu Bia Gold Project Environmental and Social Capacity Building Phu Bia Mining Ltd (Pan Australia Limited) Xaisomboun District, Vientiane, Lao PDR Duration January October 2005 Environmental Monitoring Programme Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited and Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited Khammouan & Bolikhamsai Province, Lao PDR Duration July 2004 April 2006 Xeset 2 Hydropower Project Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Electricité du Laos Champasak, Lao PDR Duration April December 2004 Phu Bia Gold Mine Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Pan Australia Limited Xaisomboun District, Vientiane, Lao PDR Duration November 2003 June 2004 Sepon Copper Mining Project Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Oxiana Resources Duration July 2000 November 2002 Sepon Project Environmental & Social Capacity Building Programme International Finance Corporation, World Bank Duration March August 2002 PAGE 13

15 PROJECT OUTPUTS The outputs from all Projects undertaken by ESL are subject to our quality assurance procedures which conform to international best practice standards. ESL is committed to implementing quality assurance on all projects undertaken on behalf of its clients. REPRESTATIVE PERSONNEL With more than 15 professional staff and associates, ESL has a broad range of technical skills that enable us to build teams capable of tackling diverse and complex environmental and social issues. The Professional Profiles and CVs for our staff and associates are available from ESL on request. SUPPORT CAPABILITIES ESL recognizes the need for effective administration and technical support of its staff and associates. We maintain the necessary resources and systems to ensure the professional delivery of all projects. Our Vientiane office is permanently staffed and equipped to provide professional advice and services to our clients for both short- and in long-term projects. Support capabilities include: Environmental training Geographic Information Systems mapping and databases Database management Preliminary advice on Lao environmental legislation Procurement and inspection services Quality assurance systems Printing and publishing Lao/English Translation of ESL reports PAGE 14

16 CONTACT DETAILS Please direct any questions regarding this Company Profile or our consulting services to: Nanong Khotpathoum Executive Director 26 Sibounheuang Rd., 334/25 Sibounheuang Village Chanthaboury District, Vientiane, Lao PDR P.O. Box 2582 Tel: (+ 856) Fax: (+ 856) OR Bouavong Luangkhot Operation Manager / Senior Consultant 26 Sibounheuang Rd., 334/25 Sibounheuang Village Chanthaboury District, Vientiane, Lao PDR P.O. Box 2582 Mob: (+856) , Tel: (+ 856) Fax: (+ 856) bouavong@esllao.com P A G E 15