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Sonnedix Novi Fossati, CEO Axel Thiemann MESSAGE FROM OURCEO achieving thisambition.” for yourcontinued commitmentto power islimitless. Thankyouinadvance towards aworldwherethefuture ofsolar and ultimatelyaccelerating progress of raisingstandards,drivingtransparency - todomore.Wewantbeatthe forefront journey. Weareambitious–and committed potentially inspire,otherstojoin ourESG goals andprogress will enable, and I believethatsharingourcommitments, business. in howweoperateandareattheheartofour and ‘sustainablegrowth’–actasourcompass Two ofourcompanyvalues-‘dotherightthing’ accountability, transparencyanddiversity. or adheretothehigheststandardsof problem-solvers, supportlocalcommunities the environment,empowertomorrow’s work, whether we are striving to protect program isfundamental to howwe Our Environmental,SocialandGovernance to dowhatweeveryday. world live,work,andplay—it’swhatdrivesus energy totransformthewaypeopleacross don’t justtalkaboutthepotentialforsolar environments inwhichweoperate.We communities wepartnerwith,andthe to makeapositivedifferenceforthe power ofthesuntobuildabrightfuture, “Sonnedix’s purposeistoharnessthe 1

Environmental Policy and Standards Environmental Policy and Standards 2 developed asetofthefollowingESGpoliciesandstandards: and toputinplaceappropriatemeasuresmitigate these risksacrossourbusinesslines, Sonnedixhas In ordertoproactivelyidentifyandassessESGrisksopportunitiesforourprojectsoperations, the environmentsandcommunitieswithinwhichwework. solar plantsaroundtheworld,togetherwithensuringthatwehaveapositiveimpactonourpeopleand what allowsustobehavesustainably,ethicallyandaccountablyaswedevelop,finance,buildoperate practices is key to achieving our purpose to harness the power of the sun to build a bright future. And it is Integrating responsible,forward-thinkingcorporateESGpoliciesandstandardsintoourdailybusiness on ourprojects. regulatory complianceandimplementationofgoodinternationalindustrypractice,bothinouroffices principles for our day-to-day operation. These policies and standards ensure Sonnedix’ continuous policies andstandards,whichrepresentourcomplianceframeworksetouttherulesguiding United NationsSustainableDevelopmentGoals.FeedingintotheSustainabilityStrategyareourESG Strategy outlinesourstrategic,voluntarycommitmenttosustainablegrowthandcontributionthe Sonnedix’ approach to sustainability is governedbytheSonnedixSustainability Strategy. TheSustainability TO SUSTAINABILITY OUR APPROACH standards (thisdocument) Environmental policyand and standards Social policy

and standards policy Governance Sonnedix environmentalpolicyandstandards. Sustainability Strategy,andthrougheffectiveimplementationofthe implemented at the corporate, office and project level as part of our This willbeachievedthroughanumberofsub-initiatives supply chainandend-of-lifetreatment. and making annual reductions to indirect emissions related to our worldwide by2021.Wewillalsobeworkingonestablishingbaseline make carbonemissionsinourdirectsphereofinfluenceneutral maximise efficientsustainableresourceuse.Assuch,weaimto environmental coreinitiativeistobecomecarbonneutraland preserve the localenvironments in whichSonnedix operates, our In ordertorespondtheglobalclimatechangechallengeand CORE INITIATIVE 3

Environmental Policy and Standards Environmental Policy and Standards 4 GLOSSARY OFTERMS IMPACT ASSESSMENTSTANDARD THE ENVIRONMENTALANDSOCIAL THE ENVIRONMENTALSTANDARD OVERVIEW 6 THE ENVIRONMENTALPOLICY CONTENTS 22 19 7 5 THE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY • • • • • • • • We willachievethisby: the environment. more importantly, ensuring that our work enhances projects on the local and global environment, but, possible, avoiding,thenegativeimpactofour identifying, evaluating,mitigatingand,where That is whywe are committed to not only we partnerwith,andtheenvironmentinwhichoperatein. across theglobe,tomakeapositivedifferenceforcommunities energy wegeneratehelpsustopowerhouseholdsandbusinesses healthier futureforpeopleandourplanet.Weareproudthattheclean At Sonnedix, we are harnessing the power of the sun to build a cleaner, meet thestandardsweexpect ofthem; demonstrate thattheyconform toourpoliciesand Ensuring thatourGlobalPartners understandand externally withourGlobalPartners; standards andproceduresbothinternally Communicating thispolicyanditssupporting in allofourinvestmentdecisions; services, themanagementofallourassets,and in theprocurementofallourproductsand Ensuring thatenvironmentalimpactisconsidered Group/ InternationalFinanceCorporation; such asthose set outbythe World Bank recognised internationalindustrystandards Striving tonotonlymeet,butexceed,the as applicable; local, regional,nationalandinternationallaw, Meeting thestatutoryobligationssetoutunder across thebusiness; Assigning environmentalaccountabilities of ourprojectsandofficesglobally; system whichisintegrated into thelifecycle Implementing anenvironmentalmanagement activities aredrivenbyseniormanagement; Ensuring environmentalmanagement

• • • • • • • to theenvironmentsinwhichoperate. generation ofcleanelectricityisnotdetrimental producer, anditisourdutytoensurethat We arearesponsiblerenewableenergy a positiveimpact. project andcorporateinitiativesthatcreate Proactively developingandimplementing throughout thelifecycleofeachproject;and Taking pollution prevention into account reporting theirenvironmentalconcerns; Ensuring employeesfeelcomfortable environmental issues; and externalstakeholdersrelatingto responding toconcernsraisedbyinternal procedure forreceiving,investigatingand Establishing aformalgrievancemanagement management performance; and effectivenessofourenvironmental periodic assessments of the performance Providing seniormanagementwith all relevantrequirements; effective andthatourprojectsareimplementing that ourenvironmentalmanagementsystemis Undertaking regularauditsandreviewstoensure learned acrossSonnedix; incidents and communicating any lessons Resolutely investigatingenvironmental 5

Environmental Policy and Standards Environmental Policy and Standards 6 OVERVIEW in implementingthisstandard. indirectly, isexpectedtounderstandandassist who worksforSonnedix,eitherdirectlyor responsibility oftheESGManager.Everyone and distributionofthisstandardisthe and Compliance. The maintenance, revision the responsibilityofGlobalHeadLegal The contentandintentofthisstandardis RESPONSIBILITIES working withusoronourbehalf. including employeesandthoseGlobalPartners This standardappliesacrosstheSonnedixGroup, SCOPE of Sonnedix’environmentalcommitments. with guidanceontheapplicationandadministration To provideleadership,managementandemployees OBJECTIVES

they meettherequirementsofthisstandard. Contractors areresponsibleforensuringthat in Sonnedixoffices. ensuring thesestandardsareapplied Office managers areresponsible for standards areappliedontheirprojects. Project leadsareresponsibleforensuringthese

then theseshouldbeadopted. where locallegislationprovides higherstandards, These standards are theminimumexpectedand as partofanyprojecthandoverprocess. should beretainedintheprojectfolderandreviewed assessments generated at each phase of the project all stagesofaprojectslifecycleandtheinformation/ The environmentalstandardsoutlinedbelowapplyat before commencingworks. (RAMS) whichshouldbesharedwithSonnedix within theirriskassessmentmethodstatements contractors’ activity on site must be addressed The environmentalrisksresultingfroma ESIA andRAMSwhicharerelevanttothem. environmental risks and controls detailed within the our officestoensurethattheyarefamiliarwithany duty ofeveryoneworkingonourprojectsandin assessment methodstatement(RAMS).Itisthe assessment (ESIA),whereapplicable,andtherisk these risksisanenvironmentalandsocialimpact Our mechanismforunderstanding and mitigating their associatedactivities,haveontheenvironment. seek tominimisetheimpactsthatourprojects,and and GlobalPartnersworkingonourbehalf,must As aresponsiblegroupofcompanies,Sonnedix, REQUIREMENTS

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Least effective Most effective AIR QUALITYHIERARCHYOFCONTROL 8 • as intheeverydayrunningofbusiness. from planning/designtodecommissioning,aswell a considerationthroughoutthelifecycleofproject minimisation ofdustandotheremissionsshouldbe project activitymayresultinelevatedemissions.The phase ofaprojectwhentheincreasedlevel This isespeciallyrelevantduringtheconstruction we takestepstominimisetheimpactsdohave. significant impactonairquality,itisimportantthat Whilst Sonnedixanditsoperationsdonothavea 1. AIRQUALITY emissions; must makereasonableeffortstominimisethe been identified,Sonnedixanditscontractors sources ofairemissions,includingdust,have measures have been specified. Where potential sources have been identified andsuitable control must bereviewedtoassesswhetherpotential generate dustorotheremissions,documents Prior toundertakinganyactivitywhichmay ADMINISTRATIVE SUBSTITUTION ENGINEERING ELIMINATION CONTROLS CONTROLS PPE

• • • • • hierarchy ofcontrol. implemented in accordance with the following controls toprotectworkerswillneedbe In any area where dust levels are elevated, pollution emissionsandshouldbeavoided; or non-hazardous,canresultinuncontrolled Open burningofsolidwaste,whetherhazardous dust orairpollution; Materials should besuitablystored to prevent content water suppressionorincreasingmoisture control methodssuchascoversorwindbreaks, consideration must be given to the use of dust Where openmaterialstockpilesareusedonsite, bitumen andadhesives; impact solutions such as chemical stabilisation, suppression andspeedreduction,overhigher measures such as traffic reduction, water surfaces, controlsshouldprioritiselowimpact vehicle movementsonpavedandunpaved Where potentialsourcesincludedustdueto respiratory protection. Provide suitablyspecified for ongoingmonitoring; operation alongwithamechanism Agree ontherestrictedhoursof extraction; as watersuppressionorforced Use dustreductionmeasuressuch generated? which reducesthedustlevel Can adifferentprocessbeused avoided entirelyorrelocated? Can the dust generating activity be areas ofnaturalorcriticalhabitat. alternatives shouldbeexploredpriortoaffecting located inareasofmodifiedhabitatandotherviable considered. Wherever possible, projects should be by plantingtreesinothersuitableareasmustbe and achieve biodiversity net gain,for example not possible, measure to minimize deforestation be avoidedonallSonnedixprojects.Wherethisis principle. Thisincludesdeforestation,whichisto and offsetanyshortfallona‘likeforlikeorbetter’ efforts shouldbemadetominimiseanyimpacts impact isnotpossible,commerciallyreasonable a competentprofessional.Whenavoidanceof at siteselectionandprojectdesignstagesby and ecosystemservicesshouldbeconsidered The avoidanceofnegative impacts on biodiversity respond tochangingconditions/activities. be consideredthroughoutaproject’slifecycleand impacts onbiodiversityandecosystemservicesmust biodiversity isfundamentaltooursuccess.Therefore, associated activitieshaveontheenvironmentandits Minimising theimpactsourprojectsandtheir 2. BIODIVERSITY Sonnedix LesMees, the necessarycontrolmeasures. changes whichmayincreasetherisksorimpacton competent proffessional and reflect anysignificant regular reviewoverthelifetimeofaprojectby Risks andcontrolmeasuresshouldbesubjectto measures identified. works fall within the coverage of the control and impactstoensurethattheirproposed shall reviewtheidentifiedenvironmentalrisks Any contractorstartingworkontheproject invasive species. mechanisms toavoidtheintroductionorspreadof the extentfeasibleattime.Thisshouldinclude advice providedbythecompetentprofessionalto implemented inaccordancewiththebestpractice mitigation andcontrolmeasuresidentifiedmustbe been assessedbyacompetentprofessional.The on biodiversityandecosystemserviceshave contractors shallensurethattherisksandimpacts any workactivityonsite,Sonnedixandits development or design, then prior to undertaking If Sonnedixhavenotbeeninvolvedintheproject approval atboardlevel. ESG Managerforreviewandmayrequire protected area,shouldbereferredtothe or species,aninternationallyrecognised critical habitats,legallyprotectedarea’sand/ Any projectwhichmayimpactnaturaland ! 9

Environmental Policy and Standards Environmental Policy and Standards 10 chain andend-of-lifetreatment. include indirect emissionsarisingfrom oursupply be identified. To theextentpossiblethisshould for reduction, asapriority, andoffsetting should projects shouldbemonitored andopportunities GHG emissionsrelated toSonnedixofficesand design, constructionandoperationoftheprojects. reduce project-related GHGemissionsduringthe technically andfinanciallyfeasibleoptionsto All Sonnedixprojects shouldimplement as partofSonnedixprojectsandoperations. use orconsumptionoffossilfuelsshouldbemade As such, no direct partnerships that promote the initiatives thatpromotebestpracticeinthisarea. to and/orparticipatinginglobalclimatechange an event.Sonnedixiscommittedtocontributing of employeesandnearbycommunitiesinsuch climatological events,includingthehealth&safety vulnerability toclimatechangeanddamagefrom This shouldincludeanassessmentofaproject’s designs andtechnicalspecificationofprojects. variability andextremeweathereventsinthe consider changingweatherpatterns,climate At theplanninganddesignstage,projectsshould frequency andintensityduetoclimatechange. weather eventsareincreasingintermsof It isbecomingwidelyrecognisedthatextreme GREEN-HOUSE GAS(GHG)EMISSIONS 3. CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND Sonnedix attheClimateForceArctic Expedition

refer totheSustainabilityStrategy. eliminating ormitigatingourcarbonfootprint For furtherinformationonourapproachto and appropriatewastesegregation). not limitedto,usingLEDlightsandmotionsensors, efficient resourceuse(whichmayinclude,butis together withimplementingastrategytomaximize drinks, andpartneringwithlocalfoodbanks), products, buyingsustainablyproducedfoodand eliminating singleuseplastic,usingrecycledpaper events (whichmayinclude,butisnotlimitedto, sustainable officesuppliesandrun All Sonnedixofficesshouldpromoteuseof accounting andreporting. accordance withtheemergingstateofpracticeon emissions relatedtoourprojectsandoperationsin will allowustoquantify,manageandreportonthe contractors should provide similar reporting. This GHG emissions.Wherepossible,suppliersand monitor andprovideregularreportingontheir practices. AllSonnedixofficesandprojectsshould use ofclimate-friendlysolutionsandbusiness should begiventothoseabledemonstrate contractors, additionalbeneficialweighting When selectingequipment, suppliers, and

set outbelow. ambient noiselevelsincomparisontothevalues standards to, where feasible, obtain existing to beundertakeninaccordancewithrecognised the contractorshouldarrangefornoisemonitoring likelihood ofprojectnoiseimpactingonreceptors, receptors shouldbeidentified.Wherethereisany Prior toanyactivitystartingonsite,potentialnoise 4. ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE NOISE LEVELGUIDELINES(ONEHOURLAEQDBA) Industrial, Commercial Residential, Institutional Sonnedix Suwa, 70 55 Daytime (07:00-) exceed thelevelsinfollowingtable. levels of3dBatthenearestreceptorlocation,or not result in a maximum increase in background At all times, the noise from project activities should 70 45 Night-time (22:00-) 11

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Least effective Most effective NOISE MANAGEMENTHIERARCHYOFCONTROL 12 with thefollowinghierarchyofcontrol: impacts totheacceptablelevelsinaccordance then measuresmustbetakentoreducethenoise Where noiseimpactlevelsexceedtheabove, from boundariesnearreceptors. example, generatorsshouldbelocatedaway equipment in relation to noise receptors. For of constructionandtemporarynoiseproducing consideration mustalsobegiventothelocation During theconstructionphaseofaproject, minimised onneighbouringpremises. should belocatedsuchthattheirnoiseimpactsare to noisereceptors.Forexample,transformers permanent noise producing equipment in relation consideration mustbegiventothelocationof During theplanninganddesignphaseofaproject, and carriedoutbycompetentprofessionals. All noisemonitoringprogramsmustbedesigned ADMINISTRATIVE SUBSTITUTION ENGINEERING ELIMINATION CONTROLS CONTROLS PPE

noise PPE. Protect workerswithadequate noise receptoroccupier. ongoing co-operationwiththe along withamechanismfor Agree restrictedhoursofoperation such asacousticbarriersormufflers. Install noisereductionmeasures generated? which reducesthenoiselevel Can adifferentprocessbeused be avoidedentirelyorrelocated? Can thenoisegeneratingactivity Sonnedix LavansolM11,France and mustconsiderthefollowing: This assessmentshouldestablishthelevelofrisk must be undertaken by acompetent professional. the hazardspresentedbyhazardousmaterial When noalternativeisavailable,anassessmentof which arenothazardous. should bemadetoidentifysuitablesubstitutes possible andcommerciallyreasonableefforts eliminate theuseofhazardousmaterialswherever All projectsandcontractorsshouldseekto 5. HAZARDOUSMATERIALS Hazardous materialsignage

environment andwatercourseetc. Potential consequences on the project Potential foruncontrolledreactions;and Potential spillandreleasescenarios; nature ofthehazard; The hazarditpresents and mechanism/ material ontheproject; The typeandamountofhazardous (COSHH) sectionoftheSonnedixSocialStandard. to theControlofSubstancesHazardousHealth chemicals, substancesandmaterials.Pleaserefer the occupational health issues presented by listed above,theprojectteammustconsider In additiontotheassessmentofhazards present. emergency procedures for the hazardous materials familiarisation fortheuse,handlingofand Control measuresmustincludetrainingand limited to: Control measuresmayinclude,butarenot these shouldbeimplementedaccordingly. measures requiredontheprojectsiteand The assessmentshoulddetailthecontrol

plant; Plant nappiesandleakprotectionon storage areas; Bunded andcovereddrumcontainer storage vessels; Secondary containmentoftanksand Overfill protection; Appropriate firefightingprovisions. trained users;and Suitable spill equipment with suitably lubricants; Use ofenvironmentallyfriendlyoilsand 13

Environmental Policy and Standards Environmental Policy and Standards 14 account thefollowing: Integrated Pest ManagementPlan which takesinto support of a competent professional to draft an pest management,theprojectteammustseek Where aprojectorofficeidentifiestheneedfor 6. PESTMANAGEMENT The selectionofchemicalpesticides international industrypractice. by alicensedentity; effects onnon-targetspecies; low inhumantoxicityandwithminimal Is inaccordancewithgood Pesticides; and Conduct ontheDistributionandUseof Organisation’s InternationalCodeof Considers the Food and Agriculture pest; damage tonaturalenemiesofthetarget A regimedesignedtoavoid/minimise instructions foruseandmanufactured safely packaged, clearly labelled with The selectionofpesticideswhichare

publications/pesticides_hazard_2009.pdf). can befoundat http://www.who.int/ipcs/ washing/welfare facilities (additional information including protectiveequipmentandadequate training andinstructionthecorrectequipment, appropriate controlsincludesuitablesufficient appropriate controls and storage facilities. Note hazardous) withoutensuringtheyhavethe any product in WHO Hazard Class II (moderately its behalf,willnotpurchase,store,useortradein Furthermore, Sonnedix, or contractors working on hazard_2009.pdf). www.who.int/ipcs/publications/pesticides_ (additional informationcanbefoundathttp:// Ia (extremelyhazardous)orIb(highly any productwhichfallswithinWHOHazardClass not permittedtopurchase,store,useortradein Sonnedix, orcontractorsworkingonitsbehalf,are Sonnedix Soria, feasible; at sourcewhenever prevented orreduced of pollutantsshouldbe Pollution andtheuse HIERARCHY OFCONTROL their potentialforcausingpollution,inaccordancewiththefollowinghierarchyofcontrol: avoid andminimisethereleaseofpollutantsonproject.Allactivitiesshouldbeassessedinterms During thelifetimeofaproject,allpersonsandcontractorsworkingonsiteareresponsibleforhelpingto during theprojectconstructionphaseoroverproject’soperationallifetime. include responsibilitiesandliabilitiesforanypre-existingcontaminationwhichmaybeidentifiedeither project sitehasahistoryofpollutionorexhibitsanyindicationcontamination.Theseenquiriesshould Prior toanyacquisitionorprojectworkcommencing,formalenquiriesshouldbemadeascertainifthe 7. POLLUTION Sonnedix NoviFossati,Italy 1 feasible; manner whenever environmentally safe be recycledinan be preventedshould pollutants thatcannot Use ofpossible 2 are reached. certification ofstorageoncespecifiedthresholds Social Standard.Local legislation mayrequire “Hazardous Materials”aboveandtheSonnedix and theprovisionofemergencyspillkits.Seealso may include the use ofbunded storage containers accidental spillageoroverfilliscontained.This should bestoredandusedinsuchawaythat pollute theprojectsiteoradjacentenvironment All materials or liquids which have the potential to feasible; and safe mannerwhenever an environmentally should betreatedin that cannotberecycled prevented orpollutants Pollution thatcannotbe 3 safe manner. in anenvironmentally should beconducted a lastresortand only beemployedas environment should release intothe Disposal orother 4 15

Environmental Policy and Standards Environmental Policy and Standards 16 All projectsshouldconsiderthefollowing: with appropriatesignage. All officesshouldbecleanandwellpresented image oftheorganisation. should provideapositiveandprofessional stakeholders. Therefore,allsitesandoffices contractors, investors, officials andother we givetoourcommunities,employees, Our sitesandofficesareoftenthefirstimpression 9. VISUAL the environmentmustbeimplemented. project relatedwateruseoncommunitiesor and measurestopreventadverseimpactsof consumption onproject sites andinouroffices efforts shouldbemadetoreducewater projects. Assuch,commerciallyreasonable especially high usage/impact resource for solar and materialinputs.Waterisidentifiedasan consumption ofenergy,aswellotherresources measures forimprovingefficiencyinits technically andfinanciallyfeasibletechnical Sonnedix anditscontractorsshouldimplement 8. RESOURCE EFFICIENCY

accumulation ofrubbish. Ensuring theprojectisclear oflitterorany procedure; and contact detailsandof anygrievance Project signagewhichincludesemergency parking etc; appropriate signagetositeofficesand Clearly defined entry/exit gates with Screening ofanywastestoragearea; General screeningoftheprojectsite;

rain water. water whencleaningpanelsorcollectandfilter be contractors who collect, filterandreuse the reuse ofresourceslocally.Anexamplethismay use, inparticularwater,orwhoproposetheviable those abletodemonstrateefficienciesinresource additional beneficialweightingshouldbegivento When selectingproductsandcontractors, establish therelativelevelofefficiency. data areavailable,acomparisonwillbemadeto and/or reuseresources.Wherebenchmarking usage andmeasuresimplementedtoreduce on theirwater,energy,andotherresources monitor andprovideregular,monthlyreporting AllSonnedixprojectsandofficesshould Sonnedix Pinos,Spain Least favoured option Most favoured option WASTE HIERARCHY only asthelastresortoutlinedinfigurebelow. Reuse, Recycle”shouldbeadoptedwithdisposal is unavoidable,thesimpleapproachof“Reduce, everyday running of the business. Where waste planning/design todecommissioning,andinthe throughout thelifecycleofaprojectfrom The wastehierarchyshouldbeconsidered 10. WASTE Avoid/reduce: Dispose Recycle Reuse provided tostaffand,asrequired,contractors. briefings, andawarenesstrainingshouldbe posters, notices, campaigns, toolbox talks and Waste managementshouldbepromotedvia contractor andacopyprovidedfor theprojectsitefile. Chain ofcustodydocumentation should beretainedbythe (delivered to a suitably licensed or approved waste facility). disposed ofinaccordancewithstatutoryrequirements who candemonstratethatthewastewastransportedand undertaken usingresponsibleandaccountablecontractors or withinthelocalcommunity,disposalshouldonlybe Where wastecannotbereusedorrecycledonproject – – – recycling ofwaste. to minimise the generation of waste and to increase the Commercially reasonablemeasuresshouldbetaken plastic, metalandglass). reuse andrecyclingopportunities(including wood, Waste streams should be kept separate to maximise development opportunities. recyclable materialsaspartoflocalsocialeconomic Consideration shouldbegiventotherepurposingof where technicallyandeconomicallyviable. and (ii)sustainable,reusableorrecyclableproducts provide for recycling within their supply agreements, Priority should be given to (i) supply chains which 17

Environmental Policy and Standards Environmental Policy and Standards 18 transported. the specifictypeofwastebeingdisposedand specialist hazardouswastecontractorlicensedfor signage. Locallegislationmayrequiretheuseofa operator, andmayrequiresuitableexternal be ofasuitablespecification,withcompetent information. Thevehiclescarryingthewasteshould quantity ofthecontents,hazardsandcontact be properlylabelledtoincludetheidentityand example, usedtransformeroil),containersmust Where wasteincludeshazardousmaterials(for pollution ofthesiteandlocalenvironment. be suitably stored to prevent contamination or When wasteistemporarilyretained,itshould identifying suitabledisposaloptions. electronic and electrical equipment waste and ESG managerforfurtheradviseinrelationtothe example PV Cycle in Europe. Please contact the of theapprovedrecyclingschemes, such asfor should bedivertedfromlandfillthroughtheuse replaced panels,invertersandusedbatteries hierarchy (reduce,reuse,recycle).Allbrokenor manufacturer recycling schemes and the waste with applicablenationalregulation,followingany batteries) mustbeundertakeninaccordance broken orreplacedPVpanels,invertersandused electronic andelectricalequipment(including (recycling) orreuseofthewastearisingfrom The storage,collection,transportandtreatment monthly totheESGManager. be recordedandtheinformationreported of onSonnedixprojectsorofficesshould hazardous wastereused,recycledordisposed The quantities of all non-hazardous and Thequantitiesofallnon-hazardousand MiamiteamESGday,2019

the project risks and impacts. Therefore, the new the projectrisksandimpacts.Therefore,new permitting requirements,thatiscommensuratewith and socialimpactassessment(ESIA)aspartofthe New projectswilllikelyrequireanenvironmental practice. in accordancewithgoodinternational industry social risksandimpactsoftheprojectareidentified behalf mustensurethattheenvironmentaland existing one,Sonnedixandthoseworkingonour When developinganewproject,oracquiringan IMPACT ASSESSMENT STANDARD THE ENVIRONMENTAL ANDSOCIAL Tree planting,PuertoRico at theearliestopportunity. and social impact assessment tobe undertaken may approveareducedscopeenvironmental is notthecase,thenSonnedixESGteam the pre-acquisitiondisclosureinformation.Ifthis development phase, which should form part of benefit fromanESIAundertakenduringtheir Acquisitions ofexistingassetsshouldalready undertaken byacompetentprofessional. projects shouldbemadethesubjectofanESIA, 19

Environmental Policy and Standards Environmental Policy and Standards 20 8-STEP ESIAPROCESS the following8-stageprocess: practice, theESIAprocessshouldbealignedwith In accordancewithgoodinternationalindustry 1. PROCESS

ASSESSMENT 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 Social andEnvironmental Management Plan Impact Statement Impact prediction Baseline Studies and evaluation Environmental Screening Mitigation Scoping Decision toproceedornot Impacts likely No signifcantimpacts 6 Consideration ofalternatives No specificbiodiversity Disclosure oftheS&EA assessment required Public consultation Public consultation Consultation impacts, bothbeneficialand adverse. socio-economic, cultural andhuman-health development, taking intoaccountinter-related environmental impactsof aproposedprojector (ESIA) istheprocessofevaluatinglikely Environmental andSocialImpactAssessment something, especiallygasorradiation. Emissions aretheproductionanddischargeof maintain theotherservices. services, whicharethenaturalprocessesthat obtain fromecosystems;and(iv)supporting services, whicharethenonmaterialbenefitspeople the regulationofecosystemprocesses;(iii)cultural services, whicharethebenefitspeopleobtainfrom people obtainfromecosystems;(ii)regulating (i) provisioningservices,whicharetheproducts Ecosystem servicesareorganizedintofourtypes: including businesses,derivefromecosystems. Ecosystem servicesarethebenefitsthatpeople, processes. and/or (v)areasassociatedwithkeyevolutionary (iv) highlythreatenedand/oruniqueecosystems; migratory speciesand/orcongregatorspecies; supporting globallysignificantconcentrationsof endemic and/orrestricted-rangespecies;(iii)habitat species; (ii)habitatofsignificantimportanceto to CriticallyEndangeredand/or value, including(i)habitatofsignificantimportance Critical Habitats are areas withhigh biodiversity pre-development. left inameasurablybetterstatethantheywere ensures habitatsforwildlifeareenhancedand Biodiversity netgainistheapproachthat be importantanddesirable. high levelofwhichisusuallyconsideredto life intheworldoraparticularhabitat, Biodiversity isthevarietyofplantandanimal GLOSSARY OFTERMS

adversely affectedbyanincrease innoiselevel. similar institution, or any other property likely to be of worship,educationalestablishment, hospitalor a siteusedasdwelling(including gardens),place Noise receptor isanyoccupiedpremisesoutside ecological functionsandspeciescomposition. has not essentially modified anarea’s primary largely nativeorigin,and/orwherehumanactivity assemblages ofplantand/oranimalspecies Natural Habitatsareareascomposedofviable functions andspeciescomposition. substantially modifiedanarea’sprimaryecological non-native originand/orwherehumanactivityhas large proportion of plant and/or animal species of Habitatsareareasthatmaycontaina Modified and theenvironment. with theleastpossiblehazardtopeople,property, pest damagebythemosteconomicalmeans,and available pest control methods, is used to manage environment. Thisinformation,incombinationwith cycles of pests and their interaction with the current, comprehensiveinformationonthelife of common-sensepractices.IPMprogramsuse to pestmanagementthatreliesonacombination effective andenvironmentallysensitiveapproach Integrated PestManagement(IPM)isan to theirphysicalorchemicalcharacteristics. to humanhealth,property,ortheenvironmentdue Hazardous wasteismaterialsthatrepresentarisk the greenhouseeffect. especially carbondioxide,thatcontributeto earth’s atmosphereofanyvariousgases, Green-house gasistheemissioninto with whomSonnedixdoesbusiness. partners, consultants,agents,andotherparties contractors, subcontractors,jointdevelopment Global PartnersareallofSonnedix’suppliers, 21

Environmental Policy and Standards Environmental Policy and Standards 22 Pesticides byHazardClass. Organisations RecommendedClassificationof WHO Hazard ClassreferstotheWorldHealth by-products. the incidentlocation)material,substancesor Waste referstounwantedorunusable(at Limited anditssubsidiariesaffiliates. Sonnedix referstoPowerHoldings poisonous effects. environment ofasubstancewhichhasharmfulor Pollution isthepresenceinorintroductioninto Documentation: Supporting Modified dateandversion Effective Date: Review Period/s: Applies to: Standard Owner: Project RAMS,HSEtrackingsmartsheets,HSECinspectionchecklists. Sonnedix SustainabilityStrategy,EnvironmentalReviewChecklist, 20/06/2018; 01/01/2020 Policy statement01/01/2018;Environmentalstandards01/01/2018 Q3 or onourbehalf Across SonnedixGroup,includingemployeesandthoseworkingwithus Legal &Compliance 23

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