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Project description
The proposed investment by the European
Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) involves a loan and equity to
OAO Olivaria to finance the modernisation and capacity expansion of Olivaria’s
brewery facility located in the centre of Minsk.
Environmental, health and safety issues
The project has been
categorised B/1 according to EBRD’s Environmental Policy and as such requires
an Environmental Analysis and Audit to assess any past, current and future
environmental issues and impacts associated with the facilities and proposed
project. Additionally, as a ‘B’ level project the EBRD requires this
Environmental Review Summary to be released locally into the public domain by
OAO Olivaria prior to the Bank’s final management review of the project.
Environmental, health and safety risks associated with the modernisation and
capacity expansion of Olivaria’s brewery facility have been addressed within
the scope of the Environmental Audit and Analysis. The Audit and Analysis have
been conducted by an independent environmental consultant and whilst the
reporting is not completed the initial findings indicate that there are no
major environmental sensitivities associated with the current facility or the
proposed project. A time-bound Environmental Action Plan is being developed
and will be agreed with the Company to ensure the project meets national and
EU standards for environment, health and safety.
Air emissions
OAO Olivaria operates in compliance with its
permit for air emissions. The company have commissioned a study detailing how
its emissions will change during its modernisation and expansion. Any
necessary mitigation measures identified by the study will be incorporated
into the Environmental Action Plan.
Effluent discharges
OAO Olivaria operates in compliance with
the water protection legislation. Waste water is discharged to the municipal
sewer system for treatment at the municipal waste water treatment facilities.
Storm water run-off is undergoes pre-treatment at tri-sectional settling tanks
with filters before it is discharged to the municipal storm-water sewer
system. The company carries out activities aimed at the protection and
sustained use of water resources and has as part of its investment plan
measures aimed at reducing the discharge of contaminants in its waste water.
Solid and hazardous waste management
OAO Olivaria carries out
waste-management practices in accordance with its permit requirements. The
company will ensure that future waste handling will conform to Belarusian / EU
standards and will be recycled where facilities exist.
Emergency response planning and preparedness
The facility has
emergency response plans which include a special plan for the
ammonia-containing refrigeration plant.
Employee health and safety
Health and safety issues are well
recognised by OAO Olivaria. Their health and safety management system is
compliant with Belarusian standards.
Environmental opportunities
As part of the modernization of the
facility the company will install new, modern, energy efficient equipment.
The company intend to install a replacement beer filtration system and employ
utilisation of bottom yeast – both measures that will improve waste water
quality and reduce the pollutant load. Changes to wort supply will result in
reduced dust emissions while recovery of fermentation carbonic acid will
reduce CO2 emissions.
Monitoring and compliance
OAO Olivaria will be required to
report annually to EBRD on environmental, health and safety issues associated
with the plants operation. In additional staff from the Bank’s Environment
Department may make periodic monitoring visits to the plant.
(For more information on EBRD’s Environmental Policy requirements please
contact EBRD at 34 A Engelsa St., building 2, 6th floor, Minsk, 220030,
Belarus or visit EBRD's environmental pages)
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