Project Description
Sea Turtle No Net Loss (NNL) Assessment Report + Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP)
The TPEP, developed by MPS is located to the west of the existing Port of Tema. Phases 1 and 2 of the new portpermanently covered 2km of the shoreline which is used for sea turtle for nesting. Since the 2km beach front shall be permanently lost to sea turtle, MPS was required to offset the impact by carrying out sea turtle protection activities/interventions at locations outside the project area. The project financiers, IFC requested for a due diligence to be conducted at both the construction site and offset sites, and based on findings from the assessment, prepare a Sea Turtle Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) for implementation.
Mr. Kwadwo Asah led AECOM’s Environment, Social and Permit (ESP) team to the undertake Due Diligence (DD) and prepare a report containing sea turtle conservation interventions (BAP) for implementation during construction and beyond

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Construction Environment & Social Supervision (Offshore + Onshore) Port Construction

Client
Meridian Port Services (MPS)

Year
January 2019 – September 2019

ACTIVITIES PERFORMED

• Undertook inspection visits to the proposed offset areas/sites at Prampram and Ningo in the Ningo-Prampram District of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana
• Engaged with all relevant stakeholders (Ghana’s EPA, Wildlife Division of Forestry Commission, Fisheries Commission, District Assemblies etc.) to solicit inputs into the Due Diligence
• Established sea turtle hatchery at the construction site
• Supervised daily beach patrols (at construction site and offset sites) including reporting

Project Description
An enclosed shopping mall in the central business district of Takoradi (specifically at East Tanokom) in the Affia Kwasimintim Municipal Assembly of the Western Region of Ghana. The Mall is situated approximately North West of Takoradi Airport, and bounded to the South by the Takoradi-Agona Road, and to the East by Cape-Coast-Sekondi Road. The mall has a Gross Building Area (GBA) of 13,500m2 and a Gross Lettable Area (GLA) of 11,543m2. The Client wanted to investigate and assure itself of complinace of the development against IFC national regulations and IFC Performance Standards (PS). MBA was appointed to undertake the assessment.

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Environment & Social (E&S) Due Diligence

Client
Takoradi Mall Limited, a Joint Venture (JV) between Western Development Consortium Limited (WDCL) and RMB Westport (RMBWP)

Year
October 2018 – November 2018

ACTIVITIES PERFORMED

• Undertook desktop study to review and identify applicable national laws and regulations and Performance Standards of the IFC that are pertinent to activities/operation of the mall, i.e. Takoradi Mall
• Undertook site visits to the site to undertake E&S assessment and to also meet with stakeholders including Project Affected Persons (PAPs)
• Prepared the Due Diligence Report for submission to the Client
• Reviewed literature on sea conservation

Project Description
Synergy Capital Managers, the Fund Manager for the Synergy Private Equity Fund was going to invest US$3,000,000.00 into Vester Oil Mills Limited (VOML). Synergy Capital Managers engaged MBA Consult Limited to undertake Due Diligence on VOML in line with national regulations and IFC Performance Standards.

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Environment, Social and Governance Due Diligence

Client
Synergy Capital Managers, the Fund Manager for the Synergy Private Equity Fund

Year
March-April 2016

ACTIVITIES PERFORMED

• Undertook desktop study to review and identify applicable national laws and regulations and Performance Standards of the IFC that are pertinent to activities/operation of the mall, i.e. Takoradi Mall
• Led visits to the company/factory floor to undertake the study
• Prepared the Due Diligence for submission to the Client
• Reviewed literature on sea conservation

Project Description
Darl Pharmaceutical Limited, now Curist Pharma Limited is a fast-growing pharmaceutical wholesaler and trading company which has a goal of becoming a top 3 pharmaceutical company in Ghana. The Company started in 2010 as a distributor of branded extemporaneous products then being produced by Darl Chemical Industries Limited. It, however, opened its doors to the public in January 2012 with its wholesale pharmacy outlet in Madina, Accra, Ghana.  
In 2012, Curist Pharma Limited undertook its first retail pharmacy acquisition, and is the sole distributor for Candinil Capsules (Fluconazole), Neoglobin Syrup & Capsules, Plan 2 Emergency Contraceptive  
Synergy Capital Managers Limited (SCML) was going to invest in Curist Pharma Limited. In order to understand the nature of environmental, social and governance risks associated with the investment, SCML engaged Environmental Accord Nigeria Limited (EnvAccord), an accredited Nigerian environmental and sustainability consulting firm, to conduct an independent ESDD Assessment of Curist operational activities. Environmental Accord engaged the services of MBA Consult Limited, one of the leading safety and environment consulting firms in Ghana as the local partner to the study, and to focus on local legislation/regulations pertinent to operations/activities of Curist Pharma Limited.

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Environmental & Social Due Diligence

Client
Darl Pharmaceutical Limited, now Curist Pharma Limited

Year
August 2015 - September 2015

ACTIVITIES PERFORMED

• Undertook inspection visits to the factory
• Conducted the Due Diligence on the factory in line with national regulations
• Prepared report on the assessment/study and submitted to Environmental Accord for inclusion in the final report.
• Reviewed literature on sea conservation literature on sea conservation