ESG, EIA and OECD NCP proceedings – comprehensive defence of an industrial plant during production expansion
Client: automotive components manufacturer |
The situation
An industrial components manufacturer was planning to expand its production facility in Poland. The investment, formally compliant with all regulations faced public opposition from groups alleging violations of air emission standards. The case was exceptional in combining three distinct risk fronts: administrative and court proceedings on the EIA, environmental compliance allegations, and, rarely seen on the Polish market, proceedings before the OECD National Contact Point (NCP) initiated by an NGO.
Our role
We represented the client in all administrative and court proceedings, refuting allegations of emission standard violations and demonstrating full compliance with Polish and EU environmental law. We advise on integrating the ESG strategy with a compliance framework aligned with the OECD Guidelines. We support the client in the NCP proceedings at both the initial assessment stage and subsequent mediation.
The result
The matter is one of the first in Poland in which an ESG strategy, EIA proceedings and the OECD NCP mechanism are combined within a single advisory project. It clearly illustrates the new risk landscape for industrial investors: today, meeting formal requirements is no longer enough — active management of reputation and relationships with all stakeholders is essential.
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Security of the investment process
Many investments are not stopped by regulations – they are stopped by public protests, the actions of environmental organisations, prolonged proceedings, and risks that were not properly managed. We advise investors at every stage of the investment process, from the first decision through to effective defence before the courts in any disputes that may arise.
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