Environmental
and Social
VSZ is committed to conducting its business by undertaking a proactive approach to ensure the project has been developed in compliance with all environmental and social laws, regulations, and recognized international standards.
In accordance with local and internal regulations, VSZ has established an Environmental and Social Management Plan ("ESMP") which can be found found here and includes the following programs:
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Environmental and Social Management Program/Environmental Management System and correlated procedures
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Environmental Construction Plan
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Traffic Signalling and Control Program
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Prevention and Control of Erosive Processes Program
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Stroboscopic Effect Monitoring and Control Program
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Solid Waste Management Program
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Liquid/oiled Effluent Management Program
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Emergency Preparedness and Response Program
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Particulate Emission Control and Monitoring Program
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Watercourse Monitoring Program
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Noise Monitoring Program
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Project Decommissioning Program
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Biodiversity Impacts Mitigation Program
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Fauna Protection Program
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Social Communication Program/Stakeholder engagement
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Environmental Education program
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Health and Safety Program
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Socioeconomic Monitoring Program
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Negotiation, Indemnity, and Relocation Program
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Municipality Support Program
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Workers Health and Safety Program
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Technical Support for Agricultural Activities Program; and
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Local Workforce Training Program
In accordance with local requirements, VSZ has undertaken a public consultations throughout the licensing process for the project. Additional information about the consultation process can be found here.
In accordance with international standards, VSZ has undertaken and concluded a Free, Prior, and Informed Consent process with the Serra da Mata Grande and Serra dos Rafaeis Quilombola Communities located in the vicinity of the project. throughout the licensing process for the project. Additional information about the FPIC process can be found here.
In accordance with international standards, VSZ has established a Grievance Mechanism as part of its ESMP. If you have questions, comments, or grievances you contact VSZ via any of the following channels.