Ukraine: MHP-01/Vinnytsia Oblast

Date Filed
05 Jun 2018
Status
Open
Phase
Dispute Resolution (DR), Compliance
Country
Ukraine

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Eligibility
Eligibility
Assessment
Assessment
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
Compliance
Appraisal
CURRENT Status
Appraisal (COMPLIANCE)

Complaint Overview

Complainant

Community members of Olyanystya, Zaozerne, and Kleban (Confidential.)

Concerns

Air, land, and water pollution; foul odors; information disclosure and consultation; violation of national laws and PS.

Cross-Cutting Issues
Risk Management Labor Resource Efficiency Community Health and Safety Biodiversity Air Land Water Children Women Coercion Private / Personal Property Damage Public Infrastructure Damage Project Benefits Industry Standards and Certifications Access to Information Policy

Project Information

Region
Europe
Institution
IFC
Name & Number
MHP Corporate Loan 34041
Company
Myronivsky Hliboproduct Publichne AT
Sector
Agribusiness
Department
Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services
Category
B
Commitment

US$100 million A Loan, US$75 million B Loan

Synopsis

Project Overview

According to IFC, Myronivsky Hliboproduct Publichne AT (MHP) (“the Company”) is a vertically integrated poultry producer in Ukraine. In 2013 the Company produced 472,800 tons of chicken meat and harvested around 2 million tons of crops. The Project involves providing a long-term corporate loan facility of up to US$250 million to support the Company’s expansion plans in Ukraine and refinance its Eurobond maturity falling due in 2015.

Complaint

In June 2018, CAO received a complaint from local community members in Olyanystya, Zaozerne, and Kleban villages, with support from CEE Bankwatch Network/Center for Environmental Initiatives “Ecoaction” (a Ukrainian NGO) and Accountability Counsel (a US NGO), regarding IFC’s investment in Myronivsky Hliboproduct Publichne AT (MHP) in Ukraine. The complaint raises concerns about impacts from dust, noise, and odors, as well as concerns that the company’s operations cause air, water, and soil pollution and deplete water resources. Additional issues raised in the complaint include improper community consultation, lack of information disclosure; occupational health and safety; and poor working conditions.

In addition to filing a complaint to CAO, the Complainants submitted a complaint to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Project Complaint Mechanism (PCM). EBRD is also an investor in MHP.

Action

CAO found the complaint eligible in June 2018 and began an assessment of the complaint. During the assessment, the Complainants and the Company agreed to engage in a voluntary dialogue process to try and resolve the dispute. As agreed by the parties, CAO and PCM are jointly facilitating the dialogue process, which is underway. 

On January 20, 2020, the parties signed a Joint Statement outlining the efforts and progress made to date in the mediation process. 

In June 2020, the parties invited qualified experts to submit Calls for Proposals for an independent study on damage to homes and buildings. 

In April 2021, the parties signed a second joint statement outlining agreements reached in the mediation process concerning access to information and communication.

Despite the efforts of all parties involved to resolve the issues raised in this complaint, a final agreement was not reached. In February 2022, CAO released a conclusion report and transferred the case to Compliance. The conclusion report is available in English and Ukrainian

Status

After suspending casework in Ukraine in March 2022 due to the war, CAO recommenced work on this case on October 17, 2022 in consultation with stakeholders. The compliance appraisal is in process.

Status as of October 17, 2022

Case Documents

  • Complaint
    Letter of Complaint
    Jun 05, 2018
    English
    Letter of Complaint
    Letter of Complaint
    Jun 05, 2018
    Ukrainian
    Letter of Complaint
    Assessment Report
    Assessment Report
    Jan 01, 2019
    English
    Assessment Report
    Assessment Report
    Jan 01, 2019
    Ukrainian
    Assessment Report
    IFC Response to CAO Assessment Report
    Jan 25, 2019
    English
    IFC Response to CAO Assessment Report
  • Dispute Resolution

    Agreement(s)
    Communiqué
    Jan 20, 2020
    English
    Communiqué
    Communiqué
    Jan 20, 2020
    Ukrainian
    Communiqué
    Communiqué
    Apr 28, 2021
    English & Ukrainian
    Communiqué
    Terms of Reference
    Terms of Reference (Damage to Roads and Houses)
    Sep 28, 2019
    English
    Terms of Reference (Damage to Roads and Houses)
    Terms of Reference (Damage to Roads and Houses)
    Sep 28, 2019
    Ukrainian
    Terms of Reference (Damage to Roads and Houses)
    Call for Proposals (Damage to Roads and Houses)
    Jun 10, 2020
    English & Ukrainian
    Call for Proposals (Damage to Roads and Houses)
    Terms of Reference (Environmental Impacts)
    Sep 28, 2019
    English
    Terms of Reference (Environmental Impacts)
    Terms of Reference (Environmental Impacts)
    Sep 28, 2019
    Ukrainian
    Terms of Reference (Environmental Impacts)
    Terms of Reference (Joint Fact Finding Study)
    Jun 22, 2020
    English
    Terms of Reference (Joint Fact Finding Study)
    Terms of Reference (Joint Fact Finding Study)
    Jun 22, 2020
    Ukrainian
    Terms of Reference (Joint Fact Finding Study)
    Conclusion Report
    Conclusion Report
    Jan 27, 2022
    English
    Conclusion Report
    Conclusion Report
    Jan 27, 2022
    Ukrainian
    Conclusion Report
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