Dzhankeldy Wind Power Project

3.3.3.2
Project Categorisation
Under the IFC Performance Standards, ‘Business activities with potential significant adverse 
environmental or social risks and/or impacts that are diverse, irreversible or unprecedented
.’, 
The ACWA Power Dzhankeldy 500MW Wind Farm falls into this description and it was confirmed 
by IFC during a virtual meeting held on 25
th
March 2021 that the project will be targeted as a 
Category A. 
3.4
Applicable Environmental Standards 
Applicable standards required for Project compliance are included to the respective 
environmental parameter sections of this report. This includes national standards and those 
expected for the lenders. 
3.4.1 
Lenders Standards 
An overview of the lender standards is presented below, whilst the applicable standards are 
presented in the respective environmental parameter sections of this report. 
3.4.1.1
EBRD 
In accordance with the EBRD Environmental and Social Policy (2019), 
‘The EBRD, as a signatory 
to the European Principles for the Environment, is committed to promoting the adoption of EU 
environmental principles, practices and substantive standards by EBRD-financed projects, 
where these can be applied at the project level, regardless of their geographical location. 
When host country regulations differ from EU substantive environmental standards, projects will 
be expected to meet whichever is more stringent.’ 
3.4.1.2
ADB 
In accordance with the ADB’s SPS (2009) and Safeguard Requirements 1: Environment, ‘During 
the design, construction, and operation of the project the borrower/client will apply pollution 
prevention and control technologies and practices consistent with international good 
practice, as reflected in internationally recognized standards such as the World Bank Group’s 
Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines. These standards contain performance levels and 

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measures that are normally acceptable and applicable to projects.’ Please refer to 
applicable WB EHS Guidelines below.