San Roque Multipurpose Project

Preliminary Assessment Report

Public Consultation Period: August 16, 2024 to October 15, 2024

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