Performance Standard 1

Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts (2012)

Environmental and social responsibility is critically important in today’s global economy. An environmental and social management system (ESMS) helps companies integrate plans and standards into their core operations—so they can anticipate environmental and social risks posed by their business activities and avoid, minimize, and compensate for such impacts as necessary. A good management system provides for consultation with stakeholders and a means for complaints from workers and local communities to be addressed.

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Social and Environmental Assessment and Management Systems (2006)

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Performance Standard 1 Implementation Resources

• Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) Implementation Handbook (General), Self-Assessment and Toolkit
  • Also see ESMS Implementation Handbooks for: Animal Production | Construction | Crop Production | Food & Beverage | Health Care Facilities | Metal Products Manufacturing | Textiles & Apparel
• Good Practice Handbook on Cumulative Impact Assessment and Management: Guidance for the Private Sector in Emerging Markets
• Stakeholder Engagement: A Good Practice Handbook for Companies Doing Business in Emerging Markets
• Understanding IFC's Environmental and Social Review Process

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Full Documents

2012 Performance Standards

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2012 Guidance Notes

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2006 Performance Standards

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2006 Guidance Notes

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Interpretation Notes

• Interpretation Note on Environmental and Social Categorization
• Interpretation Note on Financial Intermediaries
• Interpretation Note on Small and Medium Enterprises and Environmental and Social Risk Management

World Bank Group Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines

Pre-2006 Versions

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