Sustainability
Responsible Development at Every Stage
Sustainability is not an add-on. It is built into how we identify sites, engage communities, manage environmental impacts and report to stakeholders.
Impact at Scale
Measurable Outcomes Across Climate, Jobs and Communities
At full 500 MW portfolio, displacing diesel and coal-based generation.
Direct construction and operations roles, plus indirect employment in local supply chains.
IFC Performance Standards applied to all projects from the earliest development stage.
Full environmental and social impact assessments completed for each project before construction.
Standards
IFC Performance Standards
All Solatriq Energy projects are developed in accordance with the IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability.
Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks
Labour and Working Conditions
Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention
Community Health, Safety and Security
Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement
Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources
Environmental Process
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
Scoping
Identification of key environmental and social issues to be assessed.
Baseline Studies
Ecological, hydrological, social and cultural baseline data collection.
Impact Assessment
Assessment of potential impacts and identification of mitigation measures.
Stakeholder Consultation
Community and stakeholder engagement, including public disclosure of findings.
Management Plans
Environmental and social management plans, monitoring frameworks and grievance mechanisms.
Community Engagement
Working with Local Communities
Community engagement begins at the earliest stage of project development, before any land is secured or permits are applied for. We conduct structured consultation processes that meet IFC requirements and Zambian regulatory standards.
Each project includes a community development programme, a formal grievance mechanism and ongoing engagement throughout construction and operations.
We prioritise local employment and procurement, working with community leaders and local government to maximise the economic benefit of each project for the surrounding area.
Transparency in Reporting
Solatriq Energy is committed to transparent reporting on environmental, social and governance performance. Annual sustainability reports will be published once projects reach construction stage.