Environmental & Social Due Diligence (ESDD) Guidance & Template
We created a comprehensive guidance document and a ready-to-use template to support professionals who need to prepare ESDD reports for power projects and other large infrastructure developments.
✅ The Guidance Document
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Explains step-by-step how to conduct an Environmental & Social Due Diligence.
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Breaks down the requirements of IFC Performance Standards, World Bank EHS Guidelines, and ILO conventions.
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Provides practical advice on assessing governance, supply chains, labor practices, community relations, and health & safety.
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Shows how to link environmental and social risks to investor compliance expectations.
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Includes tips for presenting findings in a professional, investor-ready format.
✅ The Template
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A structured Word-based framework with pre-set sections, tables, and placeholders.
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Covers Executive Summary, Project Description, Governance, Supply Chain, Labor & Working Conditions, Community Relations, Health & Safety, Environmental Risks, Compliance Assessment, Risk Matrix, and Recommendations.
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Comes with crosswalk tables (Project practice vs. IFC PS requirements), and risk/action plan tables to easily document gaps and mitigation measures.
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Designed to be plug-and-play: simply insert your project details, evidence, and findings.
📌 Together, these resources make it much easier to produce a professional ESDD report that meets international investor expectations.
