Services
ESG & Environmental
Comprehensive environmental, social, and governance due diligence and compliance verification
Lenders and institutional investors in Georgian energy expect projects to meet both Georgian law and international standards such as the IFC Performance Standards and EBRD requirements. We review EIAs and permits, assess social and community risks, and build the action plan that closes the gaps.
Environmental Compliance
Coordination of environmental permit verification, EIA review, monitoring compliance assessment, and identification of remediation requirements or environmental liabilities.
Social Impact Assessment
Review of community engagement processes, resettlement history, local employment commitments, and stakeholder relationship mapping to identify social risks and opportunities.
Governance Review
Assessment of corporate governance structures, anti-corruption compliance, related party transactions, and alignment with international best practices and investor requirements.
Key Deliverables
4-8 weeks typical engagement
What this covers in Georgia
- EIA under Georgia's Environmental Assessment Code: full EIA for hydropower from 5 MW, screening for 2–5 MW hydro and wind; public hearings are published by the National Environmental Agency.
- Hydropower: environmental flows, fish passage, sediment and downstream users; community concerns in mountain valleys.
- Solar: land use and agricultural land, glint and glare, biodiversity and end-of-life panel handling.
- Gap analysis against IFC Performance Standards and EBRD requirements, with an environmental and social action plan for lenders.
Frequently asked questions
Do solar plants in Georgia need an environmental impact assessment?
Solar PV is not named in the annexes of the Environmental Assessment Code, so a full EIA is not automatically required. Confirm early with the environmental agency, especially for large ground-mounted plants, and expect lenders to ask for an environmental and social review anyway.
Which international standards do lenders apply?
Development banks such as the EBRD and IFC apply their own environmental and social requirements, including the IFC Performance Standards. Many commercial lenders follow the same benchmarks.
Why do hydropower projects in Georgia face community opposition?
Concerns usually involve river flows, land, cultural heritage and how benefits are shared. Early, genuine engagement and transparent information reduce the risk of delays.
What does an ESG gap analysis deliver?
A comparison of the project against Georgian law and the lender's standards, a list of gaps ranked by risk, and an action plan with owners and deadlines.