Statement
The company actively considers a range of project designs that do not include the acquisition of land and resources.
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The company conducts and publicizes Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Human Rights Impact Assessment, and food security analyses before any investment decisions are made.
The company meaningfully consults all neighboring/ host communities with special attention paid to women, as well as pastoralist and migrant communities prior to making investment decisions.
If the project proceeds, the company actively ensures that it does not infringe upon the existing legitimate land and forest tenure rights present in the area.
The company’s investment did not lead to forced evictions.
The company engages with communities to create accessible operational-level grievance mechanisms so as to quickly remedy conflicts when/if they arise and provide just and prompt compensation when relevant.
The company acts transparently in all its dealings related to the project.
The company does not engage in corrupt practices.
The company addresses local economic development, food security, and the rights of smallholders in the design of greenfield projects.
The company’s projects contribute to local food security and smallholder productivity.
The company supports communities and individuals to register their land and forest rights in or around the project site to the extent feasible.
