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ESG Pillar
Environmental, Social & Governance compliance with IFC PS, AfDB and FCDO standards
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Technical Pillar
Validation of technical soundness, reliability and scalability of the proposed DRE project
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Legal Pillar
Enforceability of contracts and compliance with Nigerian and sub-national regulations
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Finance Pillar
Financial viability, transparent models, adequate equity, and sustainable debt structure
ESG Pillar
Key Checks
- Battery & e-waste recycling and disposal plan
- Gender inclusion: jobs, leadership roles , and SME participation
- Human rights & supply chain compliance
- No forced labour; Xinjiang-linked panels ruled out
- Community consultation and tariff acceptance
- Stakeholder engagement and grievance mechanism
- Climate resilience and adaptation measures
Red Flags
- No recycling/disposal plan for batteries or panels
- ESG statement provided without metrics
- Gender inclusion or job impact not quantified
- No consultation record with local communities
- Weak supply chain disclosure
Mitigants
- Require submission of an ESG management plan before NBC
- Independent ESG due diligence during DD stage
- Referral to DREEF TA for recycling and gender strategy support
- Require compliance certificate with IFC PS and AfDB safeguards
Mini Case Example
A mini-grid developer applied to NBC but had no battery recycling plan. DRELT flagged this as a Pre-NBC Blocker. The developer was referred to DREEF, which funded a recycling partnership with an approved local waste handler. The gap was closed before NBC re-submission.