Why did San Roque Multipurpose Project undergo an HS Standard assessment?
To check and further improve San Roque Multipurpose Project’s (SRMP) performance in the following areas:
i. In promoting sustainable operations by implementing and adhering to globally recognized sustainability standards in hydropower operations, ensuring the long-term viability of natural resources and ecosystems.
ii. In enhancing environmental performance by continuously improving SRMP’s environmental management systems to minimize ecological footprint, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and protect local biodiversity.
iii. In fostering social responsibility by engaging and collaborating with local communities, respecting their rights and contributing positively to their social and economic development.
iv. In ensuring operational excellence by upholding the highest standards of safety, efficiency and reliability in hydropower operations, providing clean, renewable energy while maintaining operational integrity.
v. In driving innovation by investing in and adopting cutting-edge technologies and best practices to optimize resource use, enhance energy production, and mitigate environmental impacts.
vi. In demonstrating transparency and accountability by maintaining an open communication with stakeholders, regularly reporting on sustainability performance and adhering to rigorous independent assessments to validate SRMP’s commitment.
To lead by example in the hydropower industry, contributing to global sustainability goals and setting a benchmark for responsible energy production.
Hydropower Sustainability Standard
The Hydropower Sustainability (HS) Standard is the normative document that sets out the performance requirements of the Hydropower Sustainability Certification System, a global labelling and certification scheme outlining the expectations for hydropower projects around the world.
The HS Standard recognizes hydropower projects for their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance by setting minimum and advanced performance requirements for the sector and acknowledging projects for meeting these requirements.
The HS Standard includes three separate stages: preparation, implementation and operation. It comprises 12 sections that cover the environmental, social, governance and climate change impacts, both negative and positive, that arise from hydropower development and operation. Official HS Standard assessments are carried out by Accredited Assessors, who take evidence-based approach based on data triangulation.
The HS Standard is managed by the Hydropower Sustainability Alliance. The HS Alliance was established in October 2023 to act as the independent and multistakeholder standard-setting body that oversees the Hydropower Sustainability Certification System.
San Roque Multipurpose Project
Project Details
Project Name: San Roque Multipurpose Project
Project Location: San Roque, San Manuel, Pangasinan, Philippines
Installed Capacity: 435 MW
Project Sponsor: San Roque Power Corporation
Assessment Details
Assessment Tool: Hydropower Sustainability Standard (HSS)
Assessment Stage: Operation
Assessment Dates: April 15-20, 2024
Assessors
Joerg Hartmann (Sustainable Water & Energy LLC)
Antonio Fonseca dos Santos (Kelowna Consultoria Ambiental e Sustentabilidaded Ltda)
Anamaya Upadhyay (Hydro-Consult Engineering Ltd)
Preliminary Assessment Report
Report Summary
Consultation Form
Distribution Mechanism
Printed copies of the Assessment Report in English and Filipino are available at the following offices/resettlement villages:
Camanggaan Homeowners Association
Camanggaan Resettlement
San Roque, San Manuel, Pangasinan
Lagpan Resettlement Association
Lagpan Resettlement
San Felipe East, San Nicolas, Pangasinan
Daynet Community Livelihood Association
Daynet Resettlement
Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet
Oling Bantic Lawiguen Livelihood Association
Bantic Resettlement
Dalupirip, Itogon, Benguet
Lagpan Agricultural Livelihood Association
Calanutan, San Felipe East
San Nicolas, Pangasinan
Baro a Namnama Multipurpose Cooperative
Calaocan, San Roque
San Manuel, Pangasinan
Narra Barangay Hall
Narra, San Manuel
Pangasinan
Visitors Control Office
SRMP Site, San Roque
San Manuel, Pangasinan
Discussions regarding the Assessment Report will be facilitated by the members of the SRPC Technical Working Group:
Mina P. Evanoso
Jun Ustari
Zarah Ednalaguim
Arzel Manalili
Rochelle Idanan