The Hydro Electric Power Plant Asahan-3

The Hyrdro Electric Power Plant-3 (HEPP Asahan-3) project underwent a Hydropower Sustainability (HS) Standard assessment in 2024, with a site` visit from December 11-17, 2024. The HS Standard is a global certification system that sets performance requirements for hydropower projects, focusing on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. The HEPP Asahan-3’s preliminary assessment report is currently under public consultation until December 11-17, 2024. To review the report and leave comments, please visit the link below.

Hydropower Sustainability Alliance

The Hydropower Sustainability Alliance (HSA) is a global, multi-stakeholder non-profit that unites representatives from governments, industry, civil society, and financial institutions to drive demonstrable sustainability in the hydropower sector. HSA oversees the Hydropower Sustainability Standard, an assessment and certification framework that evaluates and enhances the ESG performance of hydropower projects worldwide. Through this standard and its capacity-building programs, HSA promotes transparency and best practices, ensuring hydropower development and operation are socially responsible, environmentally sustainable, and economically viable.

Hydropower Sustainability Standard

The Hydropower Sustainability Standard is a globally recognized certification system that provides accountability upstream and assurance downstream across the hydropower value chain. It allows stakeholders – from developers and operators to financiers and governments – to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability.

The Standard assesses projects across 12 environmental, social, and governance (ESG) sections at two performance levels: good practice and best practice. Clear principles and scope statements guide each section, ensuring transparency and clarity in the assessment process. By adopting the Hydropower Sustainability Standard, stakeholders can enhance their ESG performance and align with global best practices.

HS Standard Assessment of HEPP Asahan-3

An independent third-party assessment of the HEPP Asahan-3 was conducted by a team of Accredited Assessors. The assessment process involves collecting objective evidence from a variety of sources to provide an unbiased and evidence-based evaluation of the project’s sustainability performance according to the performance requirements of the HS Standard. As part of the HS Standard certification process, the preliminary assessment report is required to undergo a 60-day public consultation period, allowing all stakeholders to provide comments and feedback on its findings.

Please note: Comments submitted should be clear, supported by evidence (such as reports, documents, or photos), and include the page number, HS Standard section, and suggested changes. Comments that don’t follow this format, or that come from fictitious accounts, will not be considered.

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