PHIG Policy Framework v1.2 · Policy 33 · Adopted 1 September 2026 · References: ASF Policy 28; EU “do no significant harm” (Regulation 2020/852 Art. 17); World Bank Environmental and Social Framework; USAID 22 CFR 216 (environmental procedures); IFC Performance Standards (principles)
1. Purpose and scope
To identify, avoid and mitigate environmental and social risks of PHIG’s projects to people and the environment, especially in humanitarian, migrant-health and community settings. Applies to the Board, the Director, staff, consultants, volunteers, experts, partners and suppliers of PHIG and all platforms of its network.
2. Policy
- Every project is screened at design for environmental and social risks (health and safety of communities, labour conditions, vulnerable groups, gender-based violence, cultural heritage, pollution, resource use); the screening is recorded and the category assigned (negligible, low, moderate, substantial).
- Moderate and substantial risks require a mitigation plan with responsibilities, budget and indicators, approved by the Director and, for substantial risks, by the Board.
- Stakeholder engagement proportionate to the risk: affected people informed and consulted, with a grievance route (see Complaints Policy).
- Donor-specific procedures (USAID 22 CFR 216 initial environmental examination; EU DNSH assessment; World Bank ESF) are applied when the donor requires.
- Monitoring of mitigation measures is part of project reporting.
3. Procedures
- Screening form; mitigation plan template; grievance log.
Responsibilities
Project leads; Director; Board.
Review
Every two years and when donor rules change.
Part of the PHIG Policy Framework. Breaches and concerns may be reported under the Whistleblowing Procedure to info@accreditation.ge (subject “Confidential — integrity”).