Dzhankeldy Wind Power Project

3.3.2.2
Project Categorisation
ADB Projects categorisation is based on 3 specific safeguards: Environmental, Involuntary 
Resettlement, Indigenous People as provided above and it was confirmed by ADB (via virtual 
meeting on 23
rd
March 2021) that the ACWA Power Dzhankeldy 500MW Wind Farm) falls within 
the following categorisations: 
 
Environment: The Project will fall under Category A because it is expected to have 
significant environmental impacts. These impacts will potentially affect an area 
larger than the site or facilities subject to physical works. 
 
Involuntary Resettlement: There is one structure onsite used by shepherds 
employed once a year for 3 months, the land is used for grazing by “Dzhankledy” 
LLC and by local herders for livestock grazing. As such, the project falls under 
Category B. 
 
Indigenous People: Based on early screening, the project is not expected to have 
impacts on Indigenous People. Therefore, the project is classified under Category 
C. 
3.3.3 
Equator Principles 
The Equator Principles (EP) is a risk assessment framework used by financial institutions to 
determine, assess and manage the environmental and social risk in Projects financing. 
Currently, over seventy-five major financial institutions from around the world have adopted 
the EPs. These financial institutions operate in more than 100 countries worldwide.

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The Equator Principles were updated in 2006 (EPII), 2013 (EPIII) and a further update EPIV Is due 
to become effective from October 2020. The EPs currently include provisions for the following: 
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Principle 1: Review and Categorisation; 
 
Principle 2: Environmental and Social Assessment; 
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Principle 3: Applicable Environmental and Social Standards; 
 
Principle 4: Environmental and Social Management System and Equator Principles 
Action Plan; 
 
Principle 5: Stakeholder Engagement; 
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Principle 6: Grievance Mechanism; 
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Principle 7: Independent Review; 
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Principle 8: Covenants; 
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Principle 9: Independent Monitoring and Reporting; and 
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Principle 10: Reporting and Transparency.