1. SustainRisk Financial Governance, Social and Environmental
Risk Management for Natural Resources and Extraction Projects

2. What is SustainRisk?
Providing a unique combination of expertise in the extractives industry based upon decades of work in financial institutions, mining companies and consulting services.
What could be done by SustainRisk?
Proactively managing Health, Safety, Environmental and Communities (HSEC) issues as well as implementing Corporate Governance in order to contribute to the success of any extractive/natural resources project
Assisting in developing a strong leadership approach to ensure successful HSEC system development and ultimately positive HSEC performance

3. Leadership
Over 35 years experience working in project finance, investments, multilateral institutions, and private sector companies
Technical expertise in energy & natural resources with a focus on governance, human rights, impact assessment, sustainability, risk management, biodiversity and communities
Didier Fohlen
President & CEO |

4. Services Offered
Health, Safety, Environmental and Communities (HSEC) due diligence per IFC PS/EP for investors, financers, and lenders, including Independent Consultant (IESC) roles
Development of Governance Frameworks in line with GIIP and EP, including drafting corporate policies and reviewing key risks
Oversight of environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) preparation, including the development of HSEC management systems
Review and support of land acquisition, resettlement, livelihood restoration, and community development programs, including drafting scoping, framework, and resettlement (RAP) reports
Supporting the understanding and management of environmental, social, and governance risks at each stage of a project (design, financing, construction, operations and closure)
Change management through coaching and training to include sustainability and governance issues into client’s business/operations
Climate change adaptation strategy and planning for client operations, assets, and management

5. Services Continued

6. Key Issues Multidimensional and extensive extractive projects
Range of key skills required for each project
Need full integration between HSEC baseline, assessment and plans with Human Rights/ Security and Permitting work
Communication required between engineers, designers, social teams, environmental supervisors, financial leads, compliance officers and stakeholders
Earlier environmental and social issues addressed, easier to implement and more cost effective
Environmental and social issues often developed by experts with little site experience

7. SustainRisk Projects
Recent assignments for SustainRisk include projects in:
Guinea - ESIA, biodiversity, and HSEC management for a bauxite project
Mali - Due diligence and social/resettlement management
United Kingdom - Building up governance and capacity of junior explorers in the Balkans
Serbia - Due diligence for major land acquisition for a gold and copper project
Worldwide - Advising assisting major consultancies on mining projects.