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ESG Operating Model

Aligning values
with action

To demonstrably effect our commitment to the advancement of global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) efforts, Enfin Energy Finance has developed an ESG Operating Model which is aligned and mapped the Enfin Value Chain and Project Deployment Process.

Enfin's ESG Operating Model

Phase: Pre-Sales

Enfin Value Chain Process Components

In this phase, the project team receives information from channel partners, EPC, or internal sales representatives.

The Design Engineer analyses the data and compiles the BOQ, Forecast model, yield calculation, and proposal to be presented to the client.

Implementation of ESG Imperatives

  • Site Screening
  • Environmental Decision Checklist
  • Environmental Pre-Screening depending on the decision checklist
  • Environmental Full Screening (fatal flaw analysis)
  • Social Transaction Screening
  • Know-your-client (KYC) and Business Integrity (BI) assessment

Applicable ESG Policies and Procedures

  • Enfin Site Screening Process Flow
  • Enfin Environmental Decision Checklist
  • Specialist Environmental Services (site specific)
  • Specialist Environmental Services (site specific)
  • Social Transaction Screening (Exclusionary List) Checklist
  • KYC and BI screening

Phase: Project Engineering

Enfin Value Chain Process Components

The Project Engineer reviews the sizing, yield calculation, and BOQ prepared in the Pre-Sales phase.

They then organize a meeting with the EPC or Design Engineer to discuss findings, compile a contract and populate the information sheet.

Implementation of ESG Imperatives

  • Contractor Onboarding
  • Assessment of Contractor’s Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Practices
  • Vetting of Contractors’ Suppliers
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Lighting Risk Assessment (if the project is > than 100Kilowatts)
  • Obtain Environmental Authorisation Cost Proposal if BA or EIA is required (based on outcome of decision checklist, pre-screening and full screening, unless an alternative site is identified)

Applicable ESG Policies and Procedures

  • Contractor Onboarding Procedure
  • Enfin Health, Safety and Environmental Policy
  • Enfin Supply Chain Management Policy
  • Enfin Stakeholder Engagement Policy and Procedural Guidelines
  • Lighting Gurus/Dehn) to conduct Lighting Risk Assessment
  • Specialist Environmental Services (site specific)

Phase: Investment Committee Assessment (ICA)

Enfin Value Chain Process Components

Assessment of project feasibility and viability of the project

Implementation of ESG Imperatives

  • Consolidated ESG Report to be tabled at IC

Phase: Pre-construction Phase Authorisations

Implementation of ESG Imperatives

  • Conduct Environmental Impact Assessment (Basic Assessment (BA) or Full Scoping and EIA) to apply for environmental authorisation (if applicable)

Applicable ESG Policies and Procedures

  • Specialist Environmental Services (site specific)

Aspects included in the Enfin ESG imperatives

Environmental

  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions Control
  • Protection of Biodiversity
  • Efficient Use of Energy
  • Effective and Efficient Water Management
  • Support circular economy

Social

  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
  • Fair labour and remuneration practices
  • Avoidance of all forms of workplace discrimination
  • Upholding Human Rights
  • Health, Safety and Wellness

Governance

  • Ethical and sound governance
  • Avoidance of conflicts of interest
  • Effective supply chain management
  • Ethical remuneration practices
  • Pursue best-in-class governance principles and practcies