ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN _________________________________________________________________________ CPA 21 Methane Recovery and Power Generation Project Ref. No. 5979-007 CPA-21 Methane Recovery and Combustion with Renewable Energy Generation from Anaerobic Animal Manure Management Systems under the Land Bank of the Philippines' Carbon Finance Support Facility June 2019 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS BOD Biological Oxygen Demand CDM Clean Development Mechanism CFSF Carbon Finance Support Facility CMR Compliance Monitoring Report CSR Corporate Social Responsibility DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources DNA Designated National Authority DO Dissolved Oxygen DOE Designated Operational Entity DP Discharge Permit ECC Environmental Compliance Certificate EMB Environmental Management Bureau EMF Environmental Monitoring Fund EPMD Environmental Program and Management Department ERPA Emissions Reduction Purchase Agreement ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan ESSF Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework LBP Land Bank of the Philippines MOA Memorandum of Agreement MRF Methane Recovery Facility MSDS Materials Safety Data Sheet PCO Pollution Control Officer P.D. Presidential Decree PoA Program of Activity PPE Personal Protective Equipment PTO Permit to Operate R.A. Republic Act SMR Self-Monitoring Report SPA Subproject Agreement TSD Treatment / Storage / Disposal TSS Total Suspended Solids WTF Water Treatment Facility i TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Acronyms i Table of Contents ii List of Tables iii List of Figures iii Appendices iii Purpose of the Document iv Scope iv 1. Project Summary 1 1.1. Proponent Profile 1 1.2. Pig Farm Profile 2 1.3. Project Description 3 1.3.1. Components and Design 3 1.3.2. Operation 5 1.4. Existing Environmental Conditions in the Farm 6 1.4.1. Land Classification and Use 6 1.4.2. Climate 7 1.4.3. Topography and Soil 7 1.4.4. Water Resources 7 1.4.5. Natural Hazards 7 1.4.6. People and Communities 7 2. Environmental Due Diligence 8 2.1. Impact Assessment 8 2.1.1. Positive Impacts 8 2.1.2. Negative Impacts 8 2.2. Due Diligence 8 2.2.1. Legal Framework 8 2.2.2. Preventive and Mitigating Actions for Major Negative Impacts and Risks 10 2.2.3. Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan 10 2.2.4. Contingency Response 14 2.2.5. Occupational Health and Safety 14 2.2.6. Biosecurity 14 2.3. Monitoring, Auditing, and Reporting 14 3. Social Due Diligence 16 3.1. Consultation and Participation 16 3.2. Grievance Redress Mechanism 16 3.3. Information Disclosure 17 3.4. Equal Opportunity 17 3.5. Resettlement 17 3.6. Others 17 4. ESMP Review and Updating 18 5. Institutional Arrangements 19 5.1. The Proponent 19 5.2. LANDBANK 19 5.3. DENR 20 5.3.1. EMB 20 5.4. World Bank 20 6. Sub-Project Accountability 21 ii LIST OF TABLES Table 1. Specifications of CPA 21’s Wastewater Treatment-Methane Recovery Facility Table 2. Environmental documents and statutory requirements regulating the operations of CPA 21 Table 3. Permits ensuring the safety of CPA 21’s facilities and operation Table 4. Environmental Management Plan of CPA 21 Table 5. Health and Safety Risks Management Plan of CPA 21 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1. Site layout of CPA 21 Figure 2. Floor plan of the biodigester system of CPA 21 Figure 3. Map of the Philippines showing the location of Pinamungahan, Cebu APPENDICES A Biogas System Technical Layout B Health and Safety Risks Management Plan of CPA 21 C Public Consultation Documents D Site Evacuation Plan iii PURPOSE OF THE DOCUMENT This Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) is prepared as part of the requirements of the Safeguards Framework for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects implemented under the Carbon Finance Support Facility (CFSF) of the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP). The Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework (ESSF) was developed to ensure the establishment of protection, compliance, and mitigation measures for relevant environmental and social aspects of projects under the CDM program which covers the Methane Recovery and Power Generation Projects in pig farms. Scope Since the Methane Recovery and Power Generation Project is a key component of CPA 21’s wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) – which handles the primary waste (manure) produced by its operations – this ESMP thus encompasses the operations of the entire farm described herein iv 1 PROJECT SUMMARY The Methane Recovery and Power Generation Project of CPA 21, is an initiative developed under LANDBANK’s CFSF. Its goal is to capture greenhouse gases, particularly methane from piggery wastewaters that would otherwise dissipate into the atmosphere, and convert them into electrical energy. 1.1 Proponent Profile Proponent: CPA 21 Business Address: Cebu City, Philippines President & CEO: Farm Name: CPA 21 Project Site: Pinamungahan, Cebu Farm Coordinates: Project Type: Livestock Project Philippine Standard Industrial Classification: 0145 - Hog Farming Contact Persons CPA 21 Farm Manager: Telephone No.: Pollution Control Officer: Telephone No.: LANDBANK Lending Programs Management Group: Emellie V. Tamayo Designation: Head / First Vice President Telephone No.: (632) 405-7309 Fax No.: (632) 528-8542 Environmental Program Management Department: Prudencio E. Calado III Designation: Head / Assistant Vice President Telephone No.: (632) 405-7339 Fax No.: (632) 528-8484 1 1.2 Pig Farm Profile Figure 1. Site layout of CPA 21 Farm area: 182,247 m2 Production: Farrow-to-Finish Housing type: Tunnel Ventilated Capacity: 20,000 heads Average population: - No. of Employees: 77 Operating hours: 24 Facilities observed at the farm are as follows: pig houses (29), staff house compound, administrative office (1, under construction), canteen (1), rest rooms, lagoons (4), biodigesters (2, 1-under construction), materials recovery facility (2), and groundwater extraction wells (2). Water for the Farm’s operations is sourced from two groundwater extraction wells found within the farm. The farm management has started its application to the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) for groundwater extraction well use. The farm is also connected to the local water district. As of the site visit on December 2019, pig wastes are being directed to the site’s 1st biodigester system. The farm currently does not utilize the methane produced for electricity production. Instead, the methane is flared. The farm intends to produce electricity once their 2nd biodigester is operational. The Farm is connected to the grid of a local electricity concessionaire, Cebu III Electric Cooperative Inc (CIBECO III). 2 1.3 Project Description The project covers the operation and installation of an anaerobic digester system and it ancillary facilities, including post-treatment wastewater lagoons and a biogas-powered electricity generation system. These are collectively referred to as the farm’s methane recovery facility (MRF). 1.3.1 Components and Design CPA 21’s wastewater treatment process is as follows:  Pre-Treatment, which involves the breaking down of relatively large digestible particles in wastewaters prior to entering the reactors;  Anaerobic digestion, or the disintegration of biodegradable materials in the wastewaters through biological processes facilitated by microbes which thrive in the conditions promoted by the reactor; and  Post-Treatment of biogas, effluent, and sludge resulting from anaerobic digestion. Components of the farm’s wastewater treatment facility will be updated once their biodigester systems are operational. The biodigester, by design, is able to accommodate 4,320 m3 of pig wastes and capture enough methane to power the project facilities for an amount of time per day. The design and layout of the WWTF are in the construction plans in Appendix A. Properties and specifications of the WWT-MRFs, including capacities, outputs, and efficiencies, will be detailed in the succeeding version of this ESMP (see Section 4). Figure 2. Floor plan of the biodigester of CPA 21 3 Biodigester 2 Clarifying Lagoon 4 Table 1 presents the particular processes and components involved in the treatment of wastewaters in the Farm. Table 1. Specifications of CPA 21’s Wastewater Treatment Facility-Methane Recovery Facility No. of Phase Process Component Description / Equipment Units Sand Traps 2 5.25 m x 2 m x 6 m Pre-treatment Settling Collection tank 1 2.5 m x 3.5 m x 1.5 m Biogas reactor fermentation 1 48 m x 12 m x 1.5 m Anaerobic treatment chamber anaerobic digestion / fermentation Biogas reactor -not specified, under construction as of site fermentation 1 visit- chamber scrubber system 1 -not specified- Biogas combustion generator set 1 280 kVa Effluent clarification (settling, Post treatment 4 -not specified- Post-treatment aeration) pond Sludge drying Sludge Drying 1 Concrete construction, multi-chambered bed 1.3.2 Operation Wastewater from the pig sheds are channeled to a covered drainage system constructed beneath and around the pig sheds. Wastewaters flow through the drainage system towards the concrete underground biodigester. A system of screens ensures that solids are unable to enter the biodigester system. The biodigester processes the wastewater through anaerobic digestion to produce methane. The methane is channeled via blowers to the methane containment tank. The pressure build-up within the containment tank allows the methane to flow through a series of scrubbers and to the biogas generator set for conversion to electricity. The effluent from produced by the biodigester is then directed to a lagoon for drying. 5 The figure below illustrates the processes involved in wastewater treatment and methane recovery: 1.4 Existing Environmental Conditions in the Farm CPA 21 is a 182,247 m2 facility located in Pinamuhangan, Cebu, Philippines. 1.4.1 Land Classification and Use The land on which the farm is situated is classified as an agro-industrial zone. The farm is surrounded by coconut plantations and low-density residential areas. Figure 3. Map of the Philippines showing the location of Pinamungahan, Cebu 6 1.4.2 Climate Köppen-Geiger system classifies the climate in Pinamungahan as tropical, with rainfall even in the dry season. Pinamungahan has an average annual temperature of 27.5 °C and an average annual precipitation of 1665 mm. 1.4.3 Topography and Soil The Farm sits on hilly land that decreases in slope towards the northeast and is primarily composed of croplands. (http://www.namria.gov.ph/3721-IIICarcar.html). 1.4.4 Water Resources The Tañon Strait is located approximately 3 km northeast of the farm. The strait was proclaimed as a protected seascape by virtue of Proclamation No. 1234, Series of 1998. 1.4.5 Natural Hazards As per the Landslide and Flood Susceptibility Map of Pinamuhangan Quadrangle, Cebu Province, Philippines, the area on which the farm is located has a moderate susceptibility to landslides. http://r7.mgb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/Files/GeohazardMaps/Cebu/pinamungahan.png 1.4.6 People and Communities Low-density residential areas are located in the immediate vicinity of the farm. 7 2 ENVIRONMENTAL DUE DILIGENCE 2.1 Impact Assessment 2.1.1 Positive Impacts The Project improves CPA 21’s method of handling and disposing pig manure and liquid waste. At present, the biodigester functions as the Farm’s main wastewater treatment facility, significantly improving the quality of and minimizing foul smell from its effluent. And, more importantly, by providing a mechanism to capture methane and use it as a source of energy, the Project has been helping the Farm abate its overall greenhouse gas emission. With a capacity to accommodate the wastes from 20,000 heads, the Project is estimated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 21,749 tCO2e every year. Also, having been included in the CDM program, the farm has the opportunity to earn monetary incentives by selling their carbon credits. 2.1.2 Negative Impacts Certain aspects of the pig farms’ and the project’s operations inevitably result in potential harm to the environment, including generation wastewaters; hazardous and non-hazardous wastes; air pollutants; foul odors, noise, dust and other nuisance; and depletion of natural resources. These pose inherent risks to environmental quality and natural ecosystems and to health and safety of workers, communities, and livestock. 2.2 Due Diligence CPA 21 is compliant to all the regulatory safeguards as shown in the succeeding tables, as enforced by the Philippine government, demonstrating due diligence of the Proponent. 2.2.1 Legal Framework The farm operates in the context of laws prescribing the regulatory safeguards in the tables below. Table 2. Environmental documents and statutory requirements regulating the operations of CPA 21. Document Particulars Environmental Compliance Reference No. ECC-R07-1505-0073 Certificate (ECC) Issuing Agency DENR-EMB Region 7 Date of Issuance May 5, 2015 Validity - no expiration - Conditions  area of operation: 182,247 sqm  maximum population: 20,000 heads Discharge Permit for Water Reference No. for renewal Pollution Source / Control Issuing Agency Application submitted to DENR-EMB Region 7 Facilities Date of Issuance Application submitted November 11, 2018 Validity NA Conditions NA Permit to Operate Air Pollution Reference No. TPOA-16-H-072233-006 Source Control Installations Issuing Agency DENR-EMB Region 7 Date of Issuance August 26, 2016 Validity November 26, 2016 Conditions  two units 320 kW Diesel Generator Set  two units 250 kW Diesel Generator Set  *documents for renewal submitted on November 21, 2018 Hazardous Waste Generator ID Registration No. M-GR-R7-22-03379 Approving Agency DENR-EMB Region 7 Date of Approval September 4, 2018 Validity NA Conditions  Mercury and mercury compounds (busted fluorescent lamps);  Arsenic and its compounds (busted LED bulbs) Water Permit Reference No. (For Application) 8 Issuing Agency National Water Resources Board PCO Accreditation Certificate ^ Environmental Management Bureau a Self-Monitoring Report; b Compliance Monitoring Report Table 3. Permits ensuring the safety of CPA 21’s facilities and operation Document Particulars Business Permit Permit No. AVAILABLE and UP TO DATE Issuing Agency Date of Issuance Validity Prerequisites  Building Permit  Occupancy Permit  Zoning Clearance  Fire Clearance  Sanitary permit Zoning Clearance Registration No. AVAILABLE and UP TO DATE Approving Agency Date of Approval Validity Prerequisites  Inspection of facility Conditions  Fire Clearance Accreditation No. AVAILABLE and UP TO DATE Issuing Agency Date of Issuance Validity Prerequisites  Microbial water analysis  Pest control  Health certificate of employees Conditions  Sanitary Permit Reference No.  AVAILABLE and UP TO DATE Issuing Agency  Date of Issuance  Validity  Prerequisites  Conditions  9 2.2.2 Preventive and Mitigating Actions for Major Negative Impacts and Risks Wastewaters ¬ Surfacewater contamination is prevented by treating all pig wastewaters in the WWTFs. The WWTF is kept in optimal working condition through regular inspection and maintenance activities. This ensures that effluents meet Class C quality standards set by EMB. ¬ Biodigesters have been constructed with with durable materials. ¬ Technical specifications and actual performance of the WWTF-MRF will be determined to know the system’s efficiency. Information on these will enable the farm to optimize its operations and improve (or maintain) the WWTF-MRF’s performance. Hazardous Wastes ¬ The farm is registered as hazardous waste generator and is able to dispose through accredited TSD (transport, storage, disposal) providers. ¬ Currently, pig carcasses are placed in a mortality pit. Odor ¬ Treatment in the WWTF-MRF has significantly abated odors coming from effluents. ¬ Trees have been planted within and around the farm. ¬ The farm houses pigs in tunnel-ventilated pig houses. ¬ The biogas collection system has been constructed with durable materials and is kept in good working condition through regular inspection and maintenance activities. Groundwater Depletion ¬ Water conservation measures are being implemented in the farm. ¬ The farm has started to secure a Water Permit to comply with existing regulations and recompense for its consumption of grounwater. 2.2.3 Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan Table 3 summarizes the measures intended to address the environmental impacts and risks identified in Section 2.1.2. Adequate training will be given to concerned employees to ensure that the content of this environmental management plan will be properly carried out. 10 Table 4. Environmental Management Plan of CPA 21 SOURCE / FREQU PARAMETER / REPORTING IMPACT MEASURES STATUS MONITORING METHOD RESPONSIBLE ENTITY Cost, Php ACTIVITY ENCY INDICATOR TO For Existing Implementatio Adoption / Current n / Under Under Review Practice Construction A. Wastewater a.1 generation of pig raising water conservation strategies  quantify wastewater production monthly volume of wastewater Engineering PCO, Department - wastewater treatment of wastewater in WWTF  produced head a.2 generation of general farm water conservation strategies  check siphoning and hauling records every 5 volume of sewage hauled Farm personnel Farm manager - domestic wastewater activities sewage septic tanks  years sewage disposal in treatment plants  B. Solid Waste b.1 generation of pig raising, feed minimize feed wastage quantify (dried) sludge produced annually amount of sludge Farm personnel Farm manager Php 30,000 manure, sludge wastage, WTF - automated feeding system; produced monthly  - regular inspection and maintenance of feed delivery system treatment of manure in WWTF  sludge used as soil conditioner  b.2 generation of injuries, adverse observe sound pig raising practices and biosecurity weigh disposed materials daily weight of materials Farm personnel Farm manager Php 30,000  (non-infectious) environmental measures disposed monthly carcasses, blood conditions, etc. regular inspection and preventive maintenance of  equipment regulating pig environment carcass disposal burial; composting is being considered  b.3 generation of general farm waste segregation  weigh solid wastes disposed of every weight / details on Farm personnel Farm manager, Php 3,000 general solid wastes activities provides adequate collection bins, storage area in strategic (recyclables and residuals) hauling wastes generated, stored, PCO montly  locations and disposed of reduce, reuse, recycle / selling of recyclables  C. Hazardous Materials c.1 generation of facilities' monitor resource usage to avoid expiration of chemicals, quantify each type of hazardous every quantity of each Farm pesronnel, Engineering PCO, Farm Hauling costs  hazardous, toxic operation and etc. waste produced / stored and disposed hauling hazardous waste type manager, wastes maintenance disposal through accredited TSD  of (check hazardous waste manifests) and stored and disposed Department head reusing, recycling certain materials (for various disposal  construction and maintenance activities) c.2 generation of veterinary carcass disposal through burial; composting is being Php 3,000  monthly infectious, activities, considered pathological wastes, infections, pathological / innfectious materials disposed in concrete  carcasses outbreaks septic vault D. Air Pollution d.1 generation of anaerobic capturing through biodigesters and combustion using record electric meter reading of Daily kWh produced Farm pesronnel, Engineering PCO, Department  biogas digestion biogas-fueled engine biogas gensets head d.2 generation of air vehicles, stand-by operate machineries according to manufacturer’s instruction  review inspection and maintenance monthly number and details of Farm pesronnel PCO Php 120,000 pollutants generator sets use of diesel with low sulfur content  record machinery issues noted maintenance (fossil fuel regular inspection and preventive maintenance of annually costs combustion) equipment emission testing or emissions standards  every 5 years E. Risk of Environmental Degradation e.1 (risk of) surface e.1.1 wastewater operates WWTF as prescribed  effluent sampling and testing by an quarterly effluent quality Farm pesronnel, Engineering Farm Manager, Php 120,000 water and collection, regular inspection and preventive maintenance of WWTF; EMB-accredited laboratory - more indicators: BOD, TSS, PCO, Department maintenance groundwater quality transport,  frequently ammonia, phosphate head costs regular desludging degradation, treatment, maintainance of vegetation (filter strips) around lagoons  during (must meet standards for disruption of soil disposal ensures effluents meet EMB standards^ rainy Class C effluent) properties,  seasons contamination e.1.2 sludge drying of sludge and using it as soil amendment  review inspection and maintenance monthly number and details of Farm personnel PCO Php 3,000 management, regular inspection and preventive maintenance of drying record - more leak / breach incidents monthly  storage, leachate bed frequent maintainance of vegetation (filter strips) around drying bed during  rainy seasons 11 e.1.3 review inspection and maintenance monthly number and details of Farm personnel / haulers PCO Landscaping pathological record - more leak / breach incidents costs wastes, carcass frequent disposal, leachate establish vegetative filter strips around disposal site  during rainy season e.1.4 handling, uses materials according to registered use / manufacturer's review inspection and maintenance weekly number and details of Farm personnel Farm manager, Construction  instruction transport, storage, record leak / breach incidents PCO costs for disposal of use of suitable containers with labels  storage areas hazardous and provides secured collection and storage area  infectious regular inspection of storage, disposal facilities  materials will make MSDS available on-site of use  will develop and observe safety protocols  will install appropriate signage, warnings  will provide spill kits on storage areas  will prepare a contingency response plan  will provide adequate training to staff on handling of  hazardous materials e.2 (risk of) biogas collection, operates MRF as prescribed  review inspection and maintenance monthly number and details of Farm personnel PCO Php 33,000 pollution from storage, regular inspection (leak test) and preventive maintenance of record leak / breach incidents per month for  fugitive biogas combustion MRF (odor detection) maintenance F. Health and Safety – Anaerobic Digester System f.1 explosion biogas collection, No smoking or hot works in the vicnity of biogas facility review inspection and maintenance monthly number and details of Engineering, Department head, Signage costs, hazards storage, records, incident reports, complaints explosion, fire incidents Farm manager Php 120,000 Restrict access to biogas facility combustion   register maintenance Place signages costs Regular maintenance of biogas system f.2 asphyxiation biogas Buddy system when conducting work review incident reports monthly number and details of Engineering Department head, Php 120,000 asphyxiation, poisoning Farm manager, maintenance Restrict access to biogas facility   incidents PCO costs Regular maintenance of biogas system f.3 chemical hazards sludge Use appropriate PPE review incident reports monthly number and details of Engineering Department head, PPE costs infection, infestation Farm manager   incidents review results of health checks annually G. Health and Safety – General Farm Operations f.1 odor - nuisance, f.1.1 pig houses, regular cleaning of pig houses and flushing of drains  review complaints register every two number and details of Farm personnel Farm manager PPE costs discomfort, health manure tunnel ventilated buildings  weeks odor complaints issues maintains existing vegetation, will plant trees  - more Php 120,000 provision and use of appropriate PPE  frequent monthly f.1.2 WTF, gas trapping and combustion through MRF  during maintenance effluent, MRF will ensure adequate retention time of wastewaters in the typhoon costs  (windy) biodigester is achieved regular inspection and preventive maintenance of WWTF- season  MRF prevent overtopping, spillage (see e.1.1)  provision and use of appropriate PPE  f.1.3 ensure sludge pile is well aerated, prevent waterlogging  decomposing provision and use of appropriate PPE materials (sludge  and organic solids) f.1.4 disposal through burial, composting  decomposing prevent leakage of leachate in disposal sites (see e.1.3)  materials provision and use of appropriate PPE (placental  materials and carcasses) f.2 noise - nuisance, f.2.1 pigs automated feeding system  review complaints register monthly number and details of Farm pesronnel Farm manager PPE Costs discomfort provision and use of appropriate PPE  noise complaint Maintains existing vegetation, will plant trees  Landscaping f.2.2 vehicles, operate equipment, machineries according to costs  machineries manufacturer’s instruction regular inspection and preventive maintenance of  machineries generator sets are fitted with mufflers  provision and use of appropriate PPE  12 f.3 dust - nuisance, f.2.1 pig houses,limits dust-generating activities during day time, low wind review complaints register quarterly number and details of Farm pesronnel, admin Farm manager PPE costs  discomfort, health feed handling movement (as much as it is practical) - more dust complaints officers issues tunnel ventilation systmem prevents dust buid up  frequent Php 120,000 f.2.2 composting use of appropriate containers, barriers  during maintenance areas, dried damping of dried materials  typhoon costs compost handling limit dust-generating activities during day time and low (windy)  season wind movement (as much as it is practical) provision and use of appropriate PPE  f.2.3 vehicles, sealing and damping of unpaved roads  machineries limits vehiclular speed on unsealed roads  operates feedmill in an enclosed area  limit dust-generating activities during day time, low wind  movement (as much as it is practical) provision and use of appropriate PPE  f.4 pest and vermin decomposing implement odor control measures (see f.1)  review inspection results records and monthly number and details of Farm personnel PCO Php 25,000 proliferation / materials and imlement pest, vermin control measures (use of baits and complaints register - more incidents, complaints monthly pest  infestation - sources of odors traps) frequent control nuisance, health observes good houskeeping practices  during issues regular inspection of farm facilities, surroundings rainy  season f.5 health hazards, handling, adequate training on handling of hazardous, infectious review incident reports, inspection monthly number and details of Farm pesronnel PCO, Farm Php 350 daily  (risk of) contracting transport, storage materials records and complaints register, illness, injury incidents, manager wage for infectious diseases, of hazardous and provision and use of appropriate equipment for handling results of employees’ regular health complaints technical  sustaining injuries, infectious and storage of hazardous and infectious materials checks pesronnel livestock outbreak materials, enforce, observe biosecurity measures, health and safety  movement of protocols Equipment carrier pests and observe measures for safe handling of hazardous and costs vermin, handling  infectious materials (see e.1.3 & e.1.4) of ill pigs implement pest and vermin control measures (see f.4)  Php 25,000 regular inspection of farm facilities, surroundings monthy pest  contril f.6 explosion, fire biogas collection, WWTF-MRF constructed with durable materials  review inspection and maintenance monthly number and details of Farm personnel PCO, Farm Signage hazard storage, operates WWTF-MRF according to design  records, incident reports, complaints explosion, fire incidents manager printing costs combustion regular monitoring of pressure within the MRF system  register regular inspection (leak test) and preventive maintenance of  MRF restricts access to MRF  prohibits ignition sources (smoking) near MRF  will install signage and warnings  reporting and recording of explosion, fire incidents  f.7 drowning hazard open ponds, restrict access to WTF, install fences  review incident reports monthly number and details of Farm pesronnel PCO Php 350 daily lagoons, tanks install signage and warnings  drowning incidents wage for reporting and recording of drowning incidents technical  personnel f.8 freshwater pig raising and water conservation strategies  quantify volume of freshwater monthly volume of freshwater Farm personnel Farm manager - depletion general farm effluent recycling consumption consumed activities  f.9 consumption of pig raising and energy conservation strategies  estimate power consumption from monthly kWh consumed Farm personnel PCO - non-renewable general farm use of energy-efficient equipment  billing for electricity resource (fossil fuels activities uses electricity generated using biogas  for power) pig buildings have concrete walls and roofing, providing  efficient insulation against ambient heat thermostat controlled cooling system have auto shut off  feature f.11 (risk of) rainwater runoff plant various tree species and vegetation along roads and review inspection records monthly number and details of Farm personnel Farm manager Php 300 daily erosion slopes - more erosion incidents wage for frequent maintenance  during workers rainy season BOD Biological Oxygen Demand SMR Self-Monitoring Report MSDS Materials Safety Data Sheet TSS Total Suspended Solids PCO Pollution Control Officer PPE Personal Protective Equipment 13 2.2.4 Contingency Response Below is an overview of CPA 21’s current preparation and action plan in response to the following: a. Fire – Fire extinguishers are available at strategic locations around the farm. Pig houses are also equipped with water taps and sprinklers from which water for putting out fire can be sourced. b. Earthquake - The open grounds at the exterior of the farm are designated as evacuation areas for when an earthquake occurs. c. Outbreak - In the event of a livestock diease outbreak, quarantine measures are instinctively applied. Movement of humans and animals in and out of the farm is restricted and instructions from the farm’s consultant veterinarian are carried out. d. Power outage - Should there be power interruption, a diesel-fueled standby generator is able to supply the farm’s electricity needs, in addition to the biogas genset. e. Health emergencies - First aid kits are readily available on site for minor injuries. Farm personnel also have access to vehicles which can be used for transporting cases needing more advanced medical care. In the interim, CPA 21 hereby commits to develop a more comprehensive contingency preparedness and response plan that will address incidents of fire; natural hazards (typhoon, earthquake); outbreak; health emergencies; and environmental emergencies (leaks and spills of wastewaters and hazardous wastes, WWTF-MRF system breakdowns). This plan will be appended in the succeeding version of this ESMP. 2.2.5 Occupational Health and Safety In addition to the health and safety measures presented in Table 3, CPA 21 will develop a more comprehensive health and safety risk management plan which will deal with general occupational health and safety issues associated with work in the farm. Health complaints and accidents will be recorded in a register and will serve as indicators of the plans effectiveness, together with results of workers’ annual health check-ups. This plan will be appended in the succeeding version of this ESMP 2.2.6 Biosecurity The farms requires all visitors to follow a 7-day decontamination procedure. Visitors are not allowed to visit the farm less than seven days from a visit to another pig farm. Visitors are also required to bathe and wear the farm’s uniform during their time within CPA 21’s premises. Vehicles entering the premises are also decontaminated using a chemical wash. 2.3 Monitoring, Reporting and Auditing The proponent will perform the monitoring plan in Table 3 and conduct regular inspection of its facilities not only for internal purposes but also to satisfy the requirements of the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) for periodic self-monitoring reports (SMR). In addition, asessments will also be initiated during or immediately after incidents that may have compromised the integrity of the farm’s facilities, especially the WWTF-MRF, and caused the release of pollutants in the environment. A registry of such incidents and other environmental emergencies and accidents will be maintained in the farm and its details reported in the SMR. The SMR will contain the results of audits on the farm’s environmental performance in terms of resource utilization, waste management, regulatory compliance, and fulfillment of environmental 14 commitments among others. This document will be tendered to EMB quarterly. LBP-EPMD (Environmental Program and Management Department) will also be provided with copies of this document for reference and review purposes. The owner, the farm manager and the farm’s Pollution Control Officer (PCO), have been tasked to ensure that the farm is compliant with pertinent environmental regulations, including those listed in Table 3, and is performing its environmental commitments, including the implementation of this ESMP. During the implementation of the CDM Program, LBP-EPMD will conduct monitoring activities in the farm at least twice a year to help the proponent execute, identify gaps in, and improve and update this management plan. 15 3 SOCIAL DUE DILIGENCE Below are some of the Proponents efforts to ensure that CPA 21 does not infringe upon the social rights of its employees and the Farm’s host community. 3.1 Consultation and Participation Prior to construction, the Proponent, together with LBP-EPMD, identified the Project’s stakeholders who were afterwards invited, through letters and notices, to a consultative meeting for the Project’s establishment on February 12, 2016. The stakeholder consultation was attended by 26 individuals from various institutions including farm representatives, Landbank personnel, and barangay officials. All relevant information, especially those that pertain to the Project’s environmental and social impacts, were communicated to the stakeholders during the consultations. Issues and queries raised all satisfactorily addressed by the Proponent and the other presenters. 3.2 Grievance Redress Mechanism The Farm’s manager and PCO are hereby designated to be the main contact person for stakeholders regarding grievances, feedbacks, and queries related to the Project. He is also to be in charge of ensuring that the details of complaints and the actions made to address the same will be recorded truthfully. Such information shall be part of the regular monitoring report for the Project and will be made available to relevant stakeholders. Issues not resolved at the Project level (by the Proponent) will be raised to the following third party institutions for arbitration and possible resolution: • Office of the Barangay Chairman All complaints shall be initially entertained and attempted to be resolved in the barangay where the Farm is situated. The barangay concerned will facilitate the negotiation process and LBP- EPMD will ensure that the complainant is properly represented. • Municipal Office Should no agreement be reached at the barangay level, the matter will be elevated to a municipal government office. Depending on the nature of the complaint, grievances may be addressed to the Municipal Health Office, Agriculturist Office, Environment and Natural Resources Office, or any relevant municipal agency. • LBP LBP through EPMD will take part on the resolution process only after the aggravated party has gone through the previous levels and finds the decisions rendered there unacceptable. EPMD will coordinate with the Proponent to ensure that issues regarding the latter’s project are resolved to the best interest of the complainant. To further ensure the Proponent’s accountability, contact details of the Farm’s management and LPB- EPMD shall be provided to stakeholders during consultations and through postings at public notice boards (including at the Farm’s main gate). For the Project of CPA 21 the following individuals will serve as grievance administrators: • Prudencio E. Calado III Head/Assistant Vice President, LBP-EPMD Telephone No.: (632) 405-7339 Fax No.: (632) 528-8484 16 3.3 Information Disclosure This ESMP and other relevant information regarding the Project will be published in LANDBANKS’s website where it can be readily accessed by the public. Printed copies of this document will be submitted to DENR-EMB Region 7 and will also be available in Barangay Sacsac’s office, in LANDBANK’s library (1598 M.H. Del Pilar cor Dr. J. Quintos St., Malate, Manila, Philippines), and in World Bank’s Infoshop. 3.4 Equal Opportunity CPA 21 is an equal opportunity employer, not regarding gender, age, disability, and ethnicity in evaluating and hiring potential employees. The farm currently employs 104 personnel (77 males and 27 females). Males are generally assigned to work in maintaining the pig houses and handling pigs. Whereas females are assigned to the farrowing houses, and have administrative duties. 3.5 Resettlement The Project is located inside the premises owned by CPA 21, a private property. No individual was displaced for nor were there any indigenous peoples affected by the establishment of the Farm and the Project. 3.6 Others Employees of CPA 21 receive standard basic salary (at the minimum), 13th month pay, free on-site lodging and meals, sick and vacation leaves, health insurance, as well as SSS (social security), HDMF (housing loan) and health insurance privileges. 17 4 ESMP REVIEW AND UPDATING This ESMP shall be reviewed and updated as needed to keep pace with and adapt to changes and developments related to the Project. The Farm’s manager and PCO shall initiate and lead this initiative in consultation with relevant Farm personnel and Project partners. 18 5 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 5.1 The Proponent The Proponent will be responsible in all aspects of the Project, including the implementation of this ESMP. He will shoulder all costs associated with the construction and operation of the Project, internal monitoring activities, and meeting various statutory requirements. Specifically, he shall cause the accomplishment of the following:  exercise environmental and social due diligence in implementing the Project  incorporate sound practices in environmental, health, and safety management  comply with relevant national and local laws and satisfy regulatory obligations  perform diligent environmental and system monitoring  prepare and submit on schedule accurate monitoring reports to EMB and LBP  cooperate with the LBP and other regulatory agencies by providing assistance and correct and relevant information regarding the Project and its environmental performance for reference, review, and monitoring purposes  promote transparency by maintaining open lines of communication with project stakeholders and giving them access to relevant information  initiate resolution of conflicts that may arise as a result of the Project’s operation  disseminate all relevant information to stakeholders The Proponent, in close coordination with LBP, shall implement the Project based on LBP’s ESSF and on the agreed activities and timelines stipulated in the MOA and subproject agreement (SPA) between the said entities. 5.2 LANDBANK LBP shall serve as the financial and technical intermediary for the CDM Program of Activity (PoA) under which the Project of CPA 21 is being implemented. It shall provide the Proponent carbon and investment finance assistance for the installation of an anaerobic wastewater treatment facility equipped with a biodigester and methane-fueled power generator. Moreover, it shall act as the entity in charge of project validation and verification activities, and of collation of relevant information and monitoring data for the undertakings mentioned. Specifically, LANDBANK, through EPMD, shall:  make available financing facilities to the Proponent, subject to existing lending policies of LBP  coordinate and facilitate communications and transactions between the Proponent and World Bank or other Carbon Buyers, Designated Operational Entity (DOE), and when necessary, with other project partners  administer the agreements (MOA, SPA) forged between LBP and the Proponent  provide technical support and relevant trainings to farm owners and personnel in partnership with donors and other institutions  ensure compliance of the Project and its proponent with the rules governing PoAs and with its commitments in the MOA and SPA  ensure compliance of the Project and its proponent with relevant standards and regulations and environmental commitments by conducting on-site monitoring and evaluation and desk reviews  provide assistance to the Proponent in complying with statutory requirements for the Project  ensure the Project’s sustainability by monitoring the long-term implementation of the safeguards specified in this ESMP and its environmental performance in general  gather, collate, and review pertinent information and documents (including safeguard instruments, reports, and permits and clearances) concerning the Project  participate in conflict resolution initiated by the Proponent  prepare and submit monitoring reports to World Bank regularly  satisfy its obligations under the Emissions Reduction Purchase Agreement (ERPA) between LBP and World Bank LBP shall assist the Proponent in its implementation of the Project based on LBP’s Safeguards Framework and on the agreed activities and timelines stipulated in the MOA and SPA. 19 5.3 Department of Environment and Natural Resources The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is the primary government institution mandated to manage and protect the Philippines’ environment and natural resources. It is also the Designated National Authority (DNA) of the CDM Program in the Philippines. As DNA, its main role is to review and endorse PoAs to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). 5.3.1 Environmental Management Bureau Through the EMB, DENR sanctions and regulates the activities of the Project by means of various legal instruments. EMB also leads (whether or not as part of an MMT) the periodic compliance and impact monitoring of the Project, including the fulfillment of commitments stated in this ESMP. Prior to construction, EMB was the agency tasked to review and evaluate the environmental soundness of the Project and authorize its establishment through the issuance of an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC). 5.4 World Bank The World Bank is the main Carbon Buyer of the Project, but will also serve as an advisor to LPB in carrying out the latter’s responsibilities as the coordinating and managing entity for CDM projects. The Bank will conduct regular monitoring, audits, and appraisal reviews on the Project’s safeguard performance against its established policies as well as provide technical guidance to LBP and to the Proponent. 20 6 SUB-PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITY In line with Section 3.02 on Sub-Project Development and Operation by the Sub-Project Entity, Item (q) of the Sub-Project Purchase Agreement (SPA) signed by the Farm Management, the Sub-Project Entity (Farm Management) agrees and undertakes to: (q) implement and operate the Sub-Project in compliance with the World bank Operational Policies, including without limitation and as applicable, the Environmental Management Plan, Resettlement Plan, Indigenous Peoples Plan, and any other requirement resulting from the application of the World Bank Operational Policies. Having signed the SPA, the Farm Management is accountable to comply with the commitments stated in this document. 21 Appendices Appendix B. Health and Safety Risks Management Plan of CPA 21 Hazard Possible Harm Source / Cause Prevention / Minimization Person/s Responsible physical Noise discomfort, hearing pig squeals - pigs consistently feed to prevent stress Farm Personnel damage - tunnel ventilated pig houses confine noise - PPEs (ear protection) running machineries and - install noise-control devices, when applicable Farm Manager vehicles - regular equipment inspection and maintenance Engineering - limit noise-generating activities during day time Farm Personnel - rotating work schedule - signage and warnings - PPEs (ear protection) vibration discomfort, running machineries - install shock absorber Farm Manager ergonomic and nerve - ensure all loose equipment are securely placed Engineering injuries, fatigue - regular equipment inspection and maintenance Farm Personnel - signage and warnings - rotating work schedule electricity shock, electrocution, faulty machineries and power - get services of a licensed electrician Farm Manager burns lines - consult equipment manual Engineering - regular equipment inspection and maintenance Farm Personnel improper use (or servicing) of - restrict access to equipment electrical equipment - signage and warnings - train staff (consult equipment manual) - ensure electricians are provided with proper PPEs for working with electrical equipment (insulated gloves, boots, etc.) heat burns running machineries (hot - use insulation where possible Farm Manager surfaces, vapors, liquids) - install machine guards Engineering - signage and warnings Farm Personnel - ensure workers wear proper PPE such as long sleeved shirts. discomfort, heat adverse hot weather - adequate hydration and rest breaks Farm Manager exhaustion, heat working in enclosed spaces with Farm Personnel stroke limited ventilation dust irritation, respiratory Feeds, ambient dust - Tunnel ventilated pig houses Farm Personnel distress / diseases - calm work pacing to avoid exciting the pigs - thorough cleaning of indoor spaces - PPEs (mask) poor lighting eye strain, can’t see unlit / inadequately lit areas - install light sources Farm Manager hazards - carry portable light sources Engineering chemical harmful gases, discomfort (odor), degrading organic wastes - measures for odor control (see Table 5) Farm Manager dust, vapors asphyxiation, hazardous substances (cleaning - signage and warning Engineering (inhalation) poisoning, and pest control chemicals, - train staff (handling hazardous substances and wastes PCO respiratory distress / veterinary medicines, fuels, and working in confined spaces; review MSDS / diseases hazardous wastes, etc.) product information sheets) - PPEs (mask) - ensure first aid kits are readily available fuel burning (machineries, - air pollution control device Farm Manager vehicles) - regular equipment inspection and maintenance Engineering PCO hazardous irritation, burns, hazardous substances (cleaning - proper labeling, containers, and storage Farm Manager substances poisoning, skin and pest control chemicals, - restrict access to chemical and hazardous waste PCO (contact, problems veterinary medicines, fuels, storage ingestion) hazardous wastes, etc.) - train staff (handling hazardous substances and wastes; review MSDS / product information sheets) - only competent staff should administer veterinary medicines - ensure first aid kits are readily available - PPEs (gloves, eye glasses) biological pathogens / various infectious pathological materials / tissues - proper disposal of animal and veterinary wastes (see Veterinarians infectious diseases, parasites, sick animals Table 5) PCO agents, toxins irritation animal excretions and fluids - quarantine measures and other manure (wastewaters) - good housekeeping practices (disinfection) products Sludge - practice hygienic practices (especially hand hygiene) veterinary wastes (especially - workers’ regular health examination sharps) - train staff (animal handling, proper waste handling and potential disease carriers disposal) (objects, people, dust) - PPEs (gloves, etc) insects, pests, vermin - proper disposal of odorous wastes (see Table 5) Farm Personnel - good housekeeping practices PCO - keep an acceptable number of cats at the farm - pest control ergonomic ergonomic ergonomic injuries repetitive actions, forceful - use aid of appropriate equipment for lifting/moving Farm Manager stress exertions, sustained awkward heavy objects Farm Personnel posture - use of proper lifting techniques - buddy system - job rotation / adequate rest (in between tasks) improper use of equipment - train staff (consult manuals) Farm Manager Farm Personnel use of faulty equipment - repair or replace equipment Farm Manager Farm Personnel other accidents and contingencies slips, trips, falls injuries, wounds, spills (slips) - proper maintenance of walkways Farm Manager contusions various objects, debris (trips) - daily safety briefings and regular trainings Farm Personnel heights, slips (falls) - barricading of work areas - PPEs entanglement injuries, wounds, machineries - install machine guards Farm Manager strangulation - tie back long hair Farm Personnel - wear long sleeve shirts - avoid wearing loose-fitting clothes and personal accessories - regular equipment inspection and maintenance blows, injuries, wounds, pig handling - animal restraints Farm Personnel punctures contusions - ensure enough space to maneuver - train staff (animal handling techniques) - wear appropriate PPE (boots, gloves etc) Sharps sharps injuries, veterinary activities, waste - ensure only trained personnel conduct veterinary Farm Manager wounds handling activities PCO - PPEs (gloves, goggles) fires Burns faulty electrical systems, - comply with requirements and regulations of fire Farm Manager explosions, fugitive gases, authorities Farm Personnel accidental ignition - provide adequate and proper (multipurpose) fire protection equipment - designate smoking areas away from digester, gas tanks, and electrical equipment and storage of combustible materials (compost, sludge, chemicals)) - regular clearing of vegetation near farm structures - signage and warnings - train staff (on contingency plan and proper equipment use) - regular inspection and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment blast blast injuries excessive pressure in - keep sources of heat, including machineries, at a safe Farm Manager biodigester, fugitive gases, distance from biogas facility Farm Personnel contained gases in confined - prohibit smoking and use of cellphones around biogas spaces, fires system and gas storage facilities - regular inspection and maintenance of MRF - signage and warnings - consider the purchase of gas monitoring equipment Appendix D. Site Evacuation Plan Muster Point Muster Point CPA 21 Point Persons: Farm Manager: Pollution Control Officer: Biodigester Supplier: Alterna Verde Local Emergency Contact Details: Pinamungahan Police Station: 032 468 9911 Pinamungahan Fire Marshal: 032 468 9072, 513 2698 Dr. Jose Ma. V. Borromeo Memorial District Hospital: 032 468 9264