INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY INTO BUSINESS Session 2: “Supporting internal learning and change through stakeholder engagement” Kyiv, Ukraine, June 6, 2008 Stanislav Suprunenko, Head of Environmental division
Tebodin: IDEAS BUILD THE WORLD Brief introduction into Tebodin
Tebodin vision To serve our clients as a business partner through a global network
Tebodin mission To improve the competitive position of our clients, to realize profitable growth, and to be an attractive employer for enthusiastic employees with an open mind for changes
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Tebodin Ukraine Profile 15 years in Ukraine (since 1993) Over 600 projects in Ukrainian market 130 consultants and engineers Regional network (offices in Kyiv and Lviv, regional projects offices) Licensed design company, complete in-house engineering expertise ISO 9001:2000 QMS Certificate issued by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Turnover: € 2.5 million (2005), € 2.7 million (2006), € 5.6 million (2007)
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Range of services Consultancy Design and engineering Procurement Construction management Project management
Tebodin Ukraine - Your Consultant Engineering and technical consultancy Procurement Environmental management Permitting Valuation Economic decision support (market studies, business planning, (pre) feasibility studies) Local business support
Focus - Environmental consultancy Capabilities of Tebodin Ukraine: Environmental Due Diligence Environmental Audits: Audit on Social and Environmental Sustainability, Environmental Regulatory Compliance Audits, Environmental/Health/Safety Audit Legal Environmental Consultancy Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Permitting Environmental Management and Monitoring Program Environmental Management System (EMAS, ISO 14001:2004) Asbestos survey Sustainable development (industrial, business, social, educational areas) Institutional strengthening, policy and legal studies
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Case study ‘Role of Stakeholder Engagement for implication of social and environmental aspects in business’
? How can we guarantee that environmental and social aspects will be applied when business is started? Are we sure that one day Waste Incineration Plant or Hazardous Industrial Plant will not appear close to our home and will pollute air we breath, water we drink and place where we live?
Requirements (international & local) There is a set of legal requirements and principles that are presented in the number of international and national laws: International: 1.Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines (World Bank, International Finance Corporation); 2.EU directives National: 1.Environment Impact Assessment, Ukrainian State Norms; 2.Relevant legislation on Environment protection, Sanitary and Hygiene, Health and Safety, Fire protection.
Who is responsible? Existing guidelines and legal documents can’t cover all particular cases. What is the role and responsibility of: 1.Governmental authorities 2.Business / Designer 3.Local community
Government role Role of Governmental Authorities: Location of Industrial Site, All special requirements: (environmental, hygiene, Infrastructure, other)
Role of business Role of Business: Best Available Technologies Recycling, Reuse Energy-saving Full compliance with legal requirements International and National legislation Social Responsibility Climate Change Poverty reduction Health and safety
Role of Designer Role of Designer: Environmental Impact Assessment. Social Impact Assessment, Public Hearings Example: Air Dispersion Modeling
Social Impact Assessment ‘No strict regulations’ ‘No methodology’ ‘No specific requirements’ Public Hearings ‘ Very poor awareness’ ‘Lack of experience’ ‘Weak legal support’
Role of Local Community: Source (industrial plant) Pathway (air emission) Receptor (people)
Governmental Authorities DisadvantagesAdvantages Corruption Low motivation Low awareness Site Specific requirements Requests for development of social infrastructure
Business DisadvantagesAdvantages Minimize risks and costs Commercial approach Syndrome of the CLIENT Best technologies Modern EU requirements High level management CSR and EMS
Designer DisadvantagesAdvantages Lack of initial data Mistakes and omissions Syndrome of the EXECUTOR Good quality EIA Comprehensive and open Public Hearings New findings and additional preventive measures
Local Community DisadvantagesAdvantages Poor awareness about rights Very high emotional involvement Low professional knowledge High motivation Direct involvement and control Open and transparent process
Business Designer Governmental Authorities Local Community
Stakeholder Engagement is a key driver for increasing awareness about social and environmental problems; is an engine for internal learning and change within business communities, governmental authorities and society; is a background for continuous improvement and growth of Corporate Social Responsibility
Welcome to Symposium: ‘Environmental aspects of Doing Business in Ukraine’, Autumn, 2008! Please send your request to:
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