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CONTENTS

A. Project title

B. Project description

C. Proof of project eligibility

D. Unique Project Identification

E. Outcome stakeholder consultation process

F. Outcome sustainability assessment

G. Sustainability monitoring plan

H. Additionality and conservativeness deviations

Annex 1 ODA declarations


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SECTION A. Project Title

Ayranlı Hydroelectric Power Plant- Turkey

SECTION B. Project description

AYRANLI Hydro Electrical Power Plant project (called “the Project” hereinafter) will be developed by GöksuEnerji Üretim A.Ş. (Göksu Energy Production INC.) at Sivas Province, Divriği District, and Middle AnatoliaRegion in Turkey. Ayranlı and Aydoğan Weirs will be developed within the scope of the project on Tuzla Creekand Karabudak Creek respectively in order to divert the a share of water flow from the creeks to Ayranlı HEPP(power house). The diverted water to produce electricity by means of Project activity will be released back toKarabudak Creek at the point where power house outflows the water which falls 8 km downstream of weirstructures.

The total installed capacity of the plant is 17.26 MWe (18.35 MW). The annual electricity generation of the plantis 79.553 GWh. According to calculations based on electricity generation estimates, the Ayranlı HEPP projectwill result in a CO2 reduction of 48,353.210689 tons due to use of renewable resources annually. Theconstruction of the project was started on 15/04/2011 and finished on 31/12//2012 the plant is expected to startthe operation on 01/04//2013.

The only purpose of Ayranlı Hydro Electrical Power Plant is to produce energy. In the scope of the project,water that will be diverted to the transmission channel will be given back to the stream bed with the samequantity and the same quality. To this respect, the proposed design does not consume any water duringoperation.

Two weirs and water intake structures, two transmission channels/tunnels, forebay, penstock and a power planthaving 17.26 MWe installed power is proposed in the scope of the project. With the planned activity, the watertaken by two separate water intake structures shall be conveyed to a forebay through the transmission systemsto avoid flow fluctuations and then conveyed to the HEPP by means of the penstock. The turbines convert thepotential energy of water to mechanical energy. Then, the turbines turn up the generator and the generator canproduce electrical energy by converting the mechanical energy; water passed from the turbines in the powerstation will be released back to Karabudak Creek. The generated electricity will be connected to nationalinterconnected system for public welfare.Any activity which uses water of Creeks are not present between the weir structure and the power plant with a

length of 8 km.1 The minimum flow which will be released to water bed after Aydoğan Weir structure shall be0.515 m3/s for dry season and 0.75 m3/s from April to May. The minimum water to be released after AyranlıWeir structure shall be 0.46 m3/s for dry season and 0.65 m3/s from April to May.2

The proposed project do not cause a biological threat related to die out or decrease in population of any settled

1 Ayranlı HEPP, Project Introductory File, page 42 Ayranlı HEPP, Project Introductory File, page 33


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species. Settled species may temporarily move away from the project site due to the noise and constructionworks. In the case of the existence of any endemic floral species on the project site, they will be replanted tosimilar habitat nearby the project site.3 The risk is neither for fauna nor for floral species. In order to stimulatethe natural flow regime and sustain the fish living, fish passages under the weir structure will be constructed.Besides, fish migration is provided by fish passage which is designed properly to provide the transition offishes.4

Estimated start date of construction: 15/04/2011

Figure 1: Location of Aydoğan weir

3 Ayranlı HEPP, Project Introductory File, page 44 Ayranlı HEPP, Project Introductory File, page 84


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Figure 2: Location of Ayranlı Weir

Figure 3: Route of Aydoğan Water Transmission System


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Figure 4: Route of Ayranlı Water Transmission System

Figure 5: The locations of Head pond, Pen stock and Power House


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SECTION C. Proof of project eligibility

C.1. Scale of the Project

Please tick where applicable:Project Type Large Small

X

C.2. Host Country

Turkey

The host county Turkey does not have a cap on its GHG emissions.

C.3. Project Type

Project type Yes NoDoes your project activity classify as a Renewable Energy project? XDoes your project activity classify as an End-use Energy Efficiency Improvementproject? X


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According to the latest Gold Standard VER Manual for Project Developers, the project falls into the category A.1-Renewable Energy. The aim of the Project is to produce energy as well as to build and operate a hydroelectric powerplant.

As per Annex C of Gold Standard Toolkit, the project activities which involves hydropower plants with an installed capacityless than or equal to 20 MWe shall be eligible. The proposed project is eligible owing to justify the statement above with17.26 MWe installed capacity.

The Table C-2 of Annex C is discussed below regarding the proposed project characteristics.

ManagementDomain

Minimum Flow Goal is adynamic flow regime, whichqualitatively simulates thenatural hydrological regime

The minimum flow which will be released to water bed after Aydoğan Weir structureshall be 0.515 m3/s for dry season and 0.75 m3/s from April to May. The minimumwater to be released after Ayranlı Weir structure shall be 0.46 m3/s for dry seasonand 0.65 m3/s from April to May.5 It shall be released to simulate the natural flowregime. The 10 year average flow, water volume , hydrology, annual alteration withinyear, optimum habitat of fishes, biological characteristics of river bed, seasonal flowconditions, ecological situation of living organisms and all relevant components ofriver system will be measured to determine the minimum flow. Some portion of 10-year average water flow is estimated as minimum flow.

Minimum flow whichguarantees habitat qualityand prevents criticaloxygen and chemicalconcentrations

The minimum flow which will be released to water bed after Aydoğan Weir structureshall be 0.515 m3/s for dry season and 0.75 m3/s from April to May. The minimumwater to be released after Ayranlı Weir structure shall be 0.46 m3/s for dry seasonand 0.65 m3/s from April to May.6

No disconnection of lateralrivers

There is no disconnection of lateral rivers in the project. The Tuzla Creek on whichAyranlı Weir will be established, is a tributary of Karabudak Creek. Aydoğan weir willbe established on Karabudak Creek. Tuzla creek flows into Karabudak Creek at theend where powerhouse will be located. The tail water will be discharged toKarabudak Creek after power house.

Minimum water depth forfish migration duringcritical periods

Minimum water will be continuously released after weir structures to simulate thenatural flow regime. Moreover, in order to stimulate the natural flow regime andsustain the fish living, fish passages under the weir structure will be constructed.Besides, fish migration is provided by fish passage which is designed properly toprovide the transition of fishes.7

Lateral and verticalconnectivity (flood plainsand groundwater) shall notbe substantially disturbed

The lateral and vertical connectivity will not be present within the scope of proposedproject. Moreover, field survey and feasibility of the project is able to prevent suchdisturbance to nature.

Provides sufficienttransportcapacity for sediments

Under the weir structures, there will be 3 scouring sluices which are used forsediment transportation to avoid accumulation of sediment in the pond. Thedimensions for one as 2mx2m.8

Landscape compartmentsshall not be destroyed

The vegetation soil will be peeled off during the construction and will be reused forlandscaping purposes and covered over the storage area of excavation.

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Flood plain ecosystemsshall not be endangered

Before the weir structure, there are small ponding areas which are designed toregulate the incoming flow and provide electricity generation during peak hours,when the coming flow is limited. In case of flood, the weir structures will protect thedownstream by means of storage of flood into the pond. Flood plain ecosystems willnot be endangered.

Conservation of locallyadapted species andecosystems

The conversion of lothic habitat to lentic ecosystem will be observed into the pond.However, freshwater algae can survive at the tranquil water region of the pond.Besides, locally adapted species and ecosystems will not be affected by the project.

Hydropeaking

Rate of change of waterlevelshould not impair fish andbenthic populations

Minimum water flow which is some portion of 10 years average flow will be releasedto river bed during critical periods and this will be monitored by state authorities.Therefore, there shall not be any significant change in water level which can causeimpair of fish and benthic populations.

Reduction in water levelshould not lead to drying ofthe water course.

In the scope of the project, storage of significant volume of water is not present. Thecoming water to plant will be released after the power house with the same qualityand quantity. Hence, there will be no reduction in water levels. Furthermore,minimum 10% of 10-years average flow released to water bed even in dry seasons.

Protective measures ifflood plain ecosystems areimpaired.

Protective measure will be taken to reduce the adverse impacts of any flood plainwhich is not expected due to topography of the region. Moreover, the project doesnot have a reservoir and is not expected to have an impact on flood plain ecosystem.

No isolation of fish andbenthic organisms whenwater level decreases

The weir will prevent the isolation of fish and organisms by providing a steadyminimal flow, even when water level decreases.

No impairment of spawninghabitat for fish

The fish passage will be constructed under weir to permit fish migration to upstreamfor spawning issues. Minimum water flow will be maintained during spawning periodsas well.

Reservoirmanagement

Are there feasiblealternatives to reservoirflushing?

Since the project is a power plant without a reservoir, it does not feature any storagevolume. Unlike the dam reservoirs, a reservoir operation policy cannot be applied tothis project.

Changes in reservoir levelsshould not impair lateralecosystems (flood plains,river shores, …)

The project does not feature any storage volume. Unlike the dam reservoirs, areservoir operation policy cannot be applied to this project.

Connectivity with lateralrivers should not beimpaired

Since the project does not feature any storage volume. Unlike the dam reservoirs, areservoir operation policy cannot be applied to this project.

Sediment accumulationareas should be used asvaluable habitats, wherefeasible.

The spillways will be used for sediment transportation to protect the morphologicalstructure. Each weir have 3 pieces of 2x2 m scouring sluices under weir.

Special protection of floodplain ecosystems if they areimpaired

The project is not expected to have an impact on flood plain ecosystem.

SedimentManagement

Sediments have to passthrough the power plant.


No erosion and noaccumulation in the riverbed below storage damsand water intakes because

Since the project does not consist of reservoir structure, it does not constitute anystorage volume.


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of a deficit in sediments.Sediment transport shouldsustain morphologicalstructures, which aretypical for the river.


No accumulation ofsediments below dams

Since the project does not consist of reservoir structure, no dam construction will beobserved. Besides, under weir structure which was designed for regulation of flow,there will be scouring sluices to avoid sediment accumulation.

Riverine habitats have to beestablished.

Riverine habitats will not be impacted by the project across the downstream andupstream and interior of the river bed. The only impacted part is small volume beforeweir which was designed to regulate the flow. The protective measures will be takento minimize the negative effects at the area.

Power plantdesign

Protection of animalsagainstinjury and death stemmingfrom power plantoperations (turbines,canals, water intakes, …)

All conveyance channels will be covered to prevent injuries..

Free fish migrationupwards and downwards(as far astechnologically feasible)

The fish passage will be constructed under weir to permit fish migration to upstreamfor spawning issues. Minimum water flow will be maintained during spawning periodsas well.

Socialimpacts

Cultural landscapes Cultural Landscapes will not be affected by the project activity since the place of theproject is not in a protection area or historical site.

Human heritage (includingprotection of special ethnicgroups)

There will not be any social impact on human heritage and way of life. Furthermore,it will help the locals by providing additional employment.

Preservation of lifestyles There will not be any disturbance on human heritage and way of life since the powerplant is not close to the settlement area.

Empowerment of localstakeholders in thedecision-making process(about mitigation andcompensation of socialimpacts)

Local stakeholders will be able to express their opinions about social impacts atstakeholders meetings whereby the project owners would take the proper mitigationmeasures. They are encouraged to participate in project phases and free to askquestions and discuss their opinions with the project owner.

Resettlement of localpopulation under similar orbetter living conditions(than prior to the project)

There will not be any resettlement due to project activities.

Build additional socialinfrastructure, sufficient tocope with populationincrease (due to migrationinduced by the project)

The project will not induce any migration.


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Water quality and fishinglosses affectingdownstream riversidepopulation

The downstream water quality will not be affected since after the generation fromdiverted water, it will be released to Creek without any loss in the quality or quantity.

Pre Announcement Yes NoWas your project previously announced? X

The project was not previously announced to be going ahead without the revenues from carbon credits.

C.4. Greenhouse gas

Greenhouse GasCarbon dioxide XMethane

Nitrous oxide

C.5. Project Registration Type

Project Registration TypeRegular X

Pre-feasibility assessment

Retroactiveprojects(T.2.5.1)

Preliminary evaluation(eg: Large Hydro or

palm oil-relatedproject) (T.2.5.2)

Rejected by UNFCCC(T2.5.3)

If Retroactive, please indicate Start Date of Construction dd/mm/yyyy:_________________


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SECTION D. Unique project identification

D.1. GPS-coordinates of project location

WGS-84 Latitude Longitude

Aydoğan Weir 39.64914812 38.31689485

Ayranlı Weir 39.57627009 38.22836888

Power house 39.57434773 38.33521417

Explain given coordinatesThe coordinates to designate each unit are given in UTM format. The complete number of coordinates is tabulated in“Ayranlı HEPP, Project Introductory File, and Table 2.”

D.2. Map

Figure 6: Location of Sivas Province and Project Area on Turkey Map

Sivas

ProjectArea


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Figure 7: Project Area by Google Earth

SECTION E. Outcome stakeholder consultation process

E.1. Assessment of stakeholder comments

Stakeholder comment Was comment taken intoaccount (Yes/ No)?

Explanation (Why? How?)

There are many corrupted roads inthe Project area. We werewondering that the Project ownerswill fix them or not.

YesIf they cause any physicalcorruption in the area, they will fixwhat they have caused.

Will the employment be providedfrom the village? Yes

During the construction andoperation period, local people willbe employed.

Based on the stakeholder comments, it is not required to alter the project design. However, project owner was decidedthat the care about supplying workers from local shall be increased and paying attention and repair of roads at thevicinity.

The invitation list follows;


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Categorycode Organisation (if relevant) Name of invitee Way of

invitationDate of

invitationConfirmationreceived? Y/N

B Head Office of İmranlı District Muhammed AliÇatalbaş

Mail/Fax 22.01.2010 Y

B Headman of Sinek Village Binali Boran Mail 22.01.2010 Y

B Headman of Ayranlı Village Mustafa Ocak Mail 22.01.2010 Y

B Grand National Assembly ofTurkey Hamza Yerlikaya Mail/Fax 22.01.2010 Y

BHeadman of Karacahisar

Village Murat Geleş Mail 22.01.2010 Y

C T.C Çevre ve OrmanBakanlığı

Mustafa Şahin Mail/Fax 22.01.2010 Y

F REC Turkey Sibel Sezer Eralp Mail/Fax 22.01.2010 Y

F Greenpeace Hilal Atıcı Mail/Fax 22.01.2010 Y

B Governor of Sivas Province Hamdi Dilmen Mail/Fax 22.01.2010 Y

B Grand National Assembly ofTurkey

Osman Kılıç Mail/Fax 22.01.2010 Y


Malik Ecder Özdemir Mail/Fax 22.01.2010 Y

BGrand National Assembly of

Turkey Selami Uzun Mail/Fax 22.01.2010 Y

B The Municipality of İmranlı M.A. Dursun Yurttaş Mail/Fax 22.01.2010 Y

B Governor of Sivas Province Ali Kolat Mail/Fax 22.01.2010 Y

F WWF Turkey Filiz Demirayak Mail/Fax 22.01.2010 Y


Mehmet MustafaAçıkalın

Mail/Fax 22.01.2010 Y

E Gold Standard Nahla Sabet E-Mail 22.01.2010 Y

F Mercy Corps Nancy Lindborg E-Mail 22.01.2010 Y

F Helio International Rod Janssen E-Mail 22.01.2010 Y

The following invitation letter was sent out in Turkish via email/mail/fax to the above mentionedstakeholders:

Sayın,

Sivas ili, İmranlı ilçesinde; 18.35 MW kurulu güce sahip olacak şekilde inşa edilmesi planlanan GÖKSU Enerji ÜretimA.Ş’ye ait Ayanlı Regülâtörü ve Hidroelektrik Enerji Santrali Projesi’nin tanıtımının yapılması, çevresel ve sosyo-ekonomik etkileri hakkında bilgi verilmesi ve projenin karbon emisyonunun azaltılmasına olan katkısı nedeniyleUluslararası Gold Standart Organizasyonu platformunda kazandığı değer ve bununla ilgili getiriler ile ilgili bilgi vermek veprojeye dair görüş ve önerilerinizi almak üzere 29 Ocak 2010 tarihinde saat 13.00 de İmranlı ilçesi, İmranlı Belediyesi,


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Belediye Düğün Salonunda yapılacak olan Paydaş Toplantısı’na teşriflerinizi arz ederim.Özge Şahin

The English version of individual invitation letter is given below:

Dear Madam/Sir,We request you to participate in the Local Stakeholder Consultation Meeting of Ayranlı Weir and Hydroelectric PowerPlant Project planned to be constructed in Province of Sivas, İmranlı District with the capacity of 18.35 MW, by GÖKSUEnergy Production INC. The Stakeholder Consultation aims to give out information about Ayranlı Weir and HydroelectricPower Plant project, its environmental and socio-economic impacts, and its significance in Gold Standards OrganizationPlatform due to the leading reduction in carbon emissions. The meeting will be held on 29 January 2010 at 13.00 inİmranlı District, The Municipality of İmranlı, Municipality Wedding Saloon. Your Participation will be a pleasure for us.

Özge Şahin

The following invitation letter was published in Turkish for public invitation in the regional newspaper“ Bizim Sivas” on 22/01/2010:

Sivas İli, İmranlı ilçesinde yapılması ve işletilmesi planlanan Ayranlı Regülâtörü ve Hidroelektrik Enerji Santrali Projesi ileilgili olarak projenin karbon emisyonunun azaltılmasına olan katkısı nedeni ile Uluslar arası Gold Standart organizasyonuplatformunda halkı bilgilendirmek, görüş ve önerilerinizi almak üzere aşağıda belirtilen yer ve tarihte bir toplantıdüzenlenecektir.İlgililerin katılmasını rica ederiz.

Toplantı Yeri: İmranlı Belediyesi, Belediye Düğün SalonuTarih: 29.01.2010Saat: 13.00

The English version is as follows:

We have the pleasure of inviting you to participate in the Public Stakeholder Consultation Meeting of the Ayranlı Weirand Hydroelectric Power Plant Project that is planned to be constructed in Province of Sivas, İmranlı District. The aim theof the meeting is to obtain feedback and provide information about the project and its significance in Gold StandardOrganization Platform due to leading reduction in carbon emissions.

Location: The Municipality of İmranlı, Municipality Wedding Saloon.Date: 29. 01. 2010Time: 13.00


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Figure 8: The main page of the “Bizim Sivas” Newspaper

Figure 9:A copy of the invitation letter publicized by the “Gümüşkent “Newspaper

Participant list to the LSC meeting:

Participants List

Date and time: 29. 01. 2010/ 13:00Location: The Municipality of İmranlı, Municipality Wedding Saloon.

CategoryCode

Name of participant, job/position in the community

Male/Female

Signature Organization (ifrelevant)

Contact details

B Ayşegül KaraolukExpert

FemaleEnvironment and

Forest Managementof Sivas Province

+90 346 221 13 74

AMesut Dilek

Municipality Personnel MaleThe Municipality of

İmranlı +90 530 333 17 33

BDursun Yurttaş

President MaleThe Municipality of

İmranlı +90 535 958 78 97

B Necmi DoğanMunicipality Personnel

Male The Municipality ofİmranlı

+90 531 564 60 14

B Rüya DemirMunicipality Personnel

Female The Municipality ofİmranlı

+90 534 402 89 72


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B Mesut DilekMunicipality Personnel

Male The Municipality ofİmranlı

+90 530 333 17 63

BEngin Yüce

DistrictResident

Male +90 346 861 36 10

ANecmi Doğan

District Resident Male +90 531 564 60 14

A Fikret SoyluDistrict Resident

Male +90 533 326 95 58

A Ferhat TuranDistrict Resident

Male +90 535 511 95 82

A Efrail VanlıDistrict Resident Male +90 535 458 99 22

BYusuf Done

Peronnel MaleHospital of İmranlı

District +90 505 289 49 73

ABinali Yıldız

Retired Male +90 536 796 02 31

B Metin Soylu Male +90 542 574 16 20

BSüleyman Sarıoğlu

Municipality Personnel MaleThe Municipality of

İmranlı +90 535 519 19 74

Minutes of Meeting:

The Local Stakeholder Consultation meeting was organized to give information regarding the installation andoperation of Ayranlı Hydroelectric Power Plant with 17.26 MWe total installed power on Karabudak Creek andTuzla Creek at Sivas Province, İmranlı District to obtain opinions and proposals and creating awareness toaccelerate the projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, was realized in 29/01/2010. The President ofthe İmranlı Municipality Dursun Yurttaş, two expert engineers from Environment Forest Management ofErzincan Province and four experts from EN-ÇEV that is consultancy firm as well as three technical expertsfrom GÖKSU Energy Generation Co. Inc. that is investor were attendee The total number of attendants are 13.Furthermore, supporter of Gold Standard Organizations i.e. WWF, Greenpeace, Helio International, MercyCorps, REEEP and REC Turkey have been informed about the project. The place of meeting was chosen tobe the closest place to the project area and all local people are informed about meeting in advance bycoffeehouse, municipality announcements and local newspaper announcements. Before presentation, agendaof the meeting was explained and non-technical Project summary was distributed to the participants forbroader view.

Project presentation and description was made by EN-CEV Energy & Environmental Investments ConsultancyCompany including information about project developers, the technology and operation of the power plant,estimated emission reduction amount of the plant, the importance of revenue from emission reduction,information about Gold Standard.


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Prior to blind sustainable development exercise, questions and comments were taken from participants aboutfurther clarification of project.

Preliminary scoring of sustainable development matrix:

Indicator Mitigationmeasure Relevance to achieving MDG Chosen parameter and

explanationPreliminary

score

Gold Standardindicators ofsustainabledevelopment

If relevant, copymitigationmeasure from ‘DoNo Harm’assessment, andinclude mitigationmeasure used toneutralise a scoreof ‘-’

Check www.undp.org/mdg andwww.mdgmonitor.org

Describe how your indicator isrelated to local MDG goals

Defined by project developer

Negativeimpact:score ‘-’ incasenegativeimpact is notfullymitigated,score ‘0’ incase impactis planned tobe fullymitigated

No change inimpact: score‘0’

Positiveimpact:score ‘+’

Air qualityMitigationmeasures are notrelevant for thisindicator.

MDG Goal 7:EnsureEnvironmentalSustainabilityTarget 7.a:Integrate the principles ofsustainable development intocountry policies andprogrammes and reverse theloss of environmental resources.

Calculated Tons of SOx andNOx shifted from coal andfuel-oil plants.The project will contribute to adecrease in SO2 and NOxemissions. Fossil fuelproportion of the nationalenergy mix will be reduced bythe way of generating energywith renewable sources

+

Water quality andquantity

Mitigationmeasures are notrelevant for thisindicator.

MDG Goal 7:EnsureEnvironmentalSustainabilityTarget 7.a:Integrate the principles ofSustainable development intocountry policies andprogrammes and reverse theloss of environmental resources

Quality of water will not beaffected by the projectactivity. Quantity of waterreleased will be monitoredcontinuously to ensure thatminimum flow is achieved.

0

Soil conditionMitigationmeasures are notrelevant for thisindicator.

MDG Goal 7 EnsureEnvironmental SustainabilityTarget 7.a 7.1.“Proportion of land area coveredby forest”.

Project will not cause anydifference in landslide risklevel compared to baseline.

0

Other pollutantsMitigationmeasures are notrelevant for this

MDG 7Ensure EnvironmentalSustainability

Project will not create anyother pollutant. Noise level

0


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indicator. Target 7a.Although MDG report does notrefer to these pollutants, we stillconsider them as relevant for the“loss of environmentalresources”.

will be lower than allowedlimits according to EIA report.

BiodiversityMitigationmeasures are notrelevant for thisindicator.

MDG 7Ensure EnvironmentalSustainabilityTarget 7b: Reduce biodiversityloss, achieving, by 2010, asignificant reduction in the rate ofloss

Some plants will be affectedduring construction which willbe replanted afterconstruction is completed.

0

Quality ofemployment

Sufficient trainingwill be supplied tothe labours interms of worksafety andrelevant safetyprotocols. Anemergencyplan is preparedfor accident risks.

MDG Goal 1:Eradicate Extreme Poverty andHungerTarget 1.a:Achieve full and productiveemployment and decent work forall, including women and youngpeople1.4 Growth rate of GDP perperson employed

Training for employees +

Livelihood of thepoor

MDG Goal 1:Eradicate ExtremePoverty and HungerTarget 1.a:Achieve full and productiveemployment and decent work forall, including women andyoung people1.4 Growth rate of GDP perperson employed1.5 Employment-to populationratio

Project will create new jobopportunities duringconstruction & operationphases.

+

Access toaffordable andclean energyservices


The electricity generationmodel of Turkey is centralizedgeneration.Distributed Energy Systems,like Ayranlı HEPP is useful forincreasing the efficiency.Besides, theproject helps to decrease thedependency ofimported fossil fuels(likenatural Gas, coal etc.)

0

Human andinstitutionalcapacity


MDG Goal 1 Eradicate ExtremePoverty and HungerTarget 1.b:Achieve full and productiveemployment and decent work forall, including women and youngpeople1.4 Growth rate of GDP perperson employed1.5 Employment-to-population

Project will contributeincreasing the skills of thestaff and awareness aboutenvironmental issues

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ratio1.6 Proportion of employedpeople living below $1 (PPP) perday1.7Proportion of own-accountand contributing family workersin total employment

Quantitativeemployment andincome generation


MDG Goal 1:Eradicate ExtremePoverty and HungerTarget 1.b:Achieve full and productiveemployment and decent work forall, including women and youngpeople1.4 Growth rate of GDP perperson employed1.5 Employment-to-populationratio1.6 Proportion of employedpeople living below $1 (PPP)per day1.7Proportion of own-accountand contributing family workersin total employment

Number of employees duringconstruction and operation

The project will contribute todecrease the localunemployment rate.

+

Balance ofpayments andinvestment


MDG Goal 8:Develop A GlobalPartnership ForDevelopmentTarget 8.d:Deal comprehensivelywith the debt problems ofdeveloping countries throughnational and internationalmeasures in order to make debtsustainable in the long term

Calculated saved paymentsby shifting oil and natural gas

The project helps to decreaseThe dependency of importedfossil fuels (like Natural Gas,coal etc.)

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Technology transferand technologicalself-reliance


MDG Goal 8Develop A Global PartnershipFor Development Target 8.f (Incooperation with the privatesector, make available thebenefits of new technologies,especially information andcommunications)

Project will enable technologytransfer to Turkey andInfluence development ofsuppliers in the country

+

Scoring of blind stakeholder exercise of sustainable development matrix:

Indicator Mitigationmeasure

Relevance to achievingMDG

Chosen parameterand explanation Preliminary score

Gold Standard indicatorsof sustainabledevelopment

If relevant, copymitigationmeasure from ‘DoNo Harm’assessment, andinclude mitigation

Check www.undp.org/mdgand www.mdgmonitor.org

Describe how your indicatoris related to local MDG goals

Defined by projectdeveloper

Negative impact:score ‘-’ in casenegative impact isnot fully mitigated,score ‘0’ in caseimpact is planned to


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measure used toneutralise a scoreof ‘-’

be fully mitigatedNo change in impact:score ‘0’Positive impact:score ‘+’

Air quality +

Water quality and quantity +

Soil condition +

Other pollutants +

Biodiversity +

Quality of employment +

Livelihood of the poor +Access to affordable andclean energy services +

Human and institutionalcapacity

+

Quantitative employmentand income generation +

Balance of payments andinvestment

+

Technology transfer andtechnological self-reliance

+

E.2. Stakeholder Feedback Round

The stakeholders’ feedback round will be started in line with the validation process. The Gold StandardFoundation and the DOE will be informed about the starting date and the following procedures of theStakeholder Feedback Round.

SECTION F. Outcome Sustainability assessment

F.1. ‘Do no harm’ Assessment

Safeguarding principles Description of relevance to my project

Assessment of myproject risks

breaching it (low,medium, high)

Mitigationmeasure

1 Human Rights The project does not involve and is notcomplicity in the alteration, damage or removalof any critical cultural heritage.

Low

The project does not involve and is not complicit Low


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in involuntary resettlement.The project respects internationally proclaimedhuman rights including dignity, cultural propertyand uniqueness of indigenous people. Theproject is not complicit in Human Rights abuses.

Low

2 . Labour Standards The project does not employ and is not complicitin any form of child labour.

Low

The project respects the employees’ freedom ofassociation and their right to collectivebargainingand is not complicit in restrictions of thesefreedoms and rights

Low

The project does not involve and is not complicitin any form of forced or compulsory labour.

Low

The project does not involve and is not complicitin any form of discrimination based on gender,race, religion, sexual orientation or any otherbasis.

Low

The project provides workers with a safe andhealthy work environment and is not complicit inexposing workers to unsafe or unhealthy workenvironments

3 . EnvironmentalProtection

The project takes a precautionary approach inregard to environmental challenges and is notcomplicity in practices contrary to theprecautionary principle. This principle can bedefined as: ”When an activity raises threats ofharm to human health or the environment,precautionary measures should be taken even ifsome cause and effect relationships are not fullyestablished scientifically.”

Low

The project does not involve and is not complicitin significant conversion or degradation of criticalnatural habitats, including those that are (a)legally protected, (b) officially proposed forprotection,(c) identified by authoritative sources for theirhigh conservation value or (d) recognised asprotected by traditional local communities

Low

4 .Anti-Corruption The project does not involve and is not complicitin corruption.

Low

Additional relevant criticalissues for my project type Description of relevance to my project

Assessment ofrelevance to my

project (low, medium,high)

Mitigationmeasure

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F.2. Sustainable Development matrix

Indicator Mitigationmeasure

Relevance to achievingMDG

Chosen parameterand explanation

Preliminaryscore

Gold Standard indicators ofsustainable development

If relevant, copymitigationmeasure from ‘DoNo Harm’assessment, andinclude mitigationmeasure used toneutralise a scoreof ‘-’

Check www.undp.org/mdgand www.mdgmonitor.org

Describe how yourindicator is related to localMDG goals

Defined by projectdeveloper

Negative impact:score ‘-’ in casenegative impact isnot fully mitigated,score ‘0’ in caseimpact is plannedto be fullymitigated

No change inimpact: score ‘0’

Positive impact:score ‘+’

Air qualityMitigationmeasures are notrelevant for thisindicator.

MDG Goal 7:EnsureEnvironmentalSustainabilityTarget 7.a:Integrate the principles ofsustainable developmentinto country policies andprogrammes and reversethe loss of environmentalresources.

Calculated Tons ofSOx and NOx shiftedfrom coal and fuel-oilplants.The project willcontribute to adecrease in SO2 andNOx emissions. Fossilfuel proportion of thenational energy mixwill be reduced by theway of generatingenergy with renewablesources

+

Water quality and quantityMitigationmeasures are notrelevant for thisindicator.

MDG Goal 7:EnsureEnvironmentalSustainabilityTarget 7.a:Integrate the principles ofSustainable developmentintocountry policies andprogrammes and reversethe loss of environmentalresources

Quality of water willnot be affected by theproject activity.Quantity of waterreleased will bemonitoredcontinuously to ensurethat minimum flow isachieved.

0

Soil conditionMitigationmeasures are notrelevant for thisindicator.

MDG Goal 7 EnsureEnvironmentalSustainabilityTarget 7.a 7.1.“Proportion of land area

Project will not causeany difference inlandslide risk levelcompared to baseline.

0


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covered by forest”.

Other pollutantsMitigationmeasures are notrelevant for thisindicator.

MDG 7Ensure EnvironmentalSustainabilityTarget 7a.Although MDG report doesnot refer to thesepollutants, we still considerthem as relevant for the“loss of environmentalresources”.

Project will not createany other pollutant.Noise level will belower than allowedlimits according to EIAreport.

0

BiodiversityMitigationmeasures are notrelevant for thisindicator.

MDG 7Ensure EnvironmentalSustainabilityTarget 7b: Reducebiodiversity loss,achieving, by 2010, asignificant reduction in therate of loss

Some plants will beaffected duringconstruction which willbe replanted afterconstruction iscompleted.

0

Quality of employment

Sufficient trainingwill be supplied tothe labours interms of worksafety andrelevant safetyprotocols. Anemergencyplan is preparedfor accident risks.

MDG Goal 1:Eradicate Extreme Povertyand HungerTarget 1.a:Achieve full andproductiveemployment and decentwork for all, includingwomen and young people1.4 Growth rate of GDPper person employed

Training foremployees +

Livelihood of the poor

MDG Goal 1:Eradicate ExtremePoverty and HungerTarget 1.a:Achieve full andproductiveemployment and decentwork for all, includingwomen andyoung people1.4 Growth rate of GDPper person employed1.5 Employment-topopulationratio

Project will create newjob opportunitiesduring construction &operation phases.

+

Access to affordable andclean energy services


The electricitygeneration model ofTurkey is centralizedgeneration.Distributed EnergySystems, like AyranlıHEPP is useful forincreasing theefficiency. Besides,theproject helps todecrease the

0


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dependency ofimported fossilfuels(like natural Gas,coal etc.)

Human and institutionalcapacity


MDG Goal 1 EradicateExtremePoverty and HungerTarget 1.b:Achieve full andproductive employmentand decent work for all,including women andyoung people1.4 Growth rate of GDPper person employed1.5 Employment-to-population ratio1.6 Proportion ofemployed people livingbelow $1 (PPP) per day1.7Proportion of own-account and contributingfamily workers in totalemployment

Project will contributeincreasing the skills ofthe staff andawareness aboutenvironmental issues

+

Quantitative employmentand income generation


MDG Goal 1:Eradicate ExtremePoverty and HungerTarget 1.b:Achieve full andproductiveemployment and decentwork for all, includingwomen and young people1.4 Growth rate of GDPper person employed1.5 Employment-to-populationratio1.6 Proportion ofemployed people livingbelow $1 (PPP)per day1.7Proportion of own-account and contributingfamily workers in totalemployment

Number of employeesduringconstruction andoperation

The project willcontribute to decreasethe localunemployment rate.

+

Balance of payments andinvestment


MDG Goal 8:Develop A GlobalPartnership ForDevelopmentTarget 8.d:Deal comprehensivelywith the debt problems ofdeveloping countriesthrough national andinternationalmeasures in order to makedebt

Calculated savedpayments by shiftingoil and natural gas

The project helps todecreaseThe dependency ofimportedfossil fuels (likeNatural Gas, coal etc.)

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sustainable in the longterm

Technology transfer andtechnological self-reliance


MDG Goal 8Develop A GlobalPartnership ForDevelopmentTarget 8.f (In cooperationwith the private sector,make available thebenefits of newtechnologies, especiallyinformation andcommunications)

Project will enabletechnology transfer toTurkey andInfluence developmentofsuppliers in thecountry

0

SECTION G. Sustainability Monitoring Plan

No 1Indicator Air QualityMitigation measure N/AChosen parameter 1.1 tSO2 reduction (Sulfur Dioxide)Current situation of parameter 1.1 SO2 is emitted by grid connected thermal power plantsFuture target for parameter 1.1 SO2 emission reduction in parallel to generated electricity by proposed

project activityChosen parameter 1.2 tNOx reduction(Nitrogen Oxides)Current situation parameter 1.2 NOx is emitted by grid connected thermal power plantsFuture target for parameter 1.2 NOx emission reduction in parallel to generated electricity by proposed

project activityWay of monitoring How

When The project, by replacing electricity from fossil fuel consumption and therelated fuel consumption, reduces the baseline SO2 and NOx emissionsfrom electricity generation. The reduction of SO2 and NOx emissions will becalculated by multiplying net electricity generation of the PO with the SO2

and NOx intensities. The intensities of SO2 and NOx can be provided fromthe division of SO2 and NOx emission amounts –referred from National GHGinventory of Turkey to net electricity system generation of Turkey referredfrom TEIAS statistical data.

By who Yearly

No 2Indicator Water Quality and QuantityMitigation measure The project owner guarantees to release the “minimum water” with respect

to regulations.. The amount of minimum water to sustain the fauna, floraand the agriculture in the basin is estimated and monitored by the StateWater Works (DSI). The assembly of flow monitoring stations before andafter the weir structure is an obligation as per regulations. The monitoring offlow rates is done by the way of flow monitoring stations named as “AGİ” inTR. These stations directly connected to General Directorate of State


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Hydraulic Works with an online system. Measurement and monitoring of flowis achieved by General Directorate.

Chosen parameter Water Flow after Aydoğan weir structure, flowing in river bed. (m3/sec)Current situation of parameter Natural water flow in the riverFuture target for parameter At least 0.515 m3/s for dry season and 0.75 m3/s from April to May.Way of monitoring How Monitored via the flow monitoring stations recorded the flow rates

continuously, placed into the riverbed.When Continuous measurementBy who State Hydraulic Works (DSİ)

No 3Indicator Water Quality and QuantityMitigation measure The project owner guarantees to release the “minimum water” with respect

to regulations.. The amount of minimum water to sustain the fauna, floraand the agriculture in the basin is estimated and monitored by the StateWater Works (DSI). The assembly of flow monitoring stations before andafter the weir structure is an obligation as per regulations. The monitoring offlow rates is done by the way of flow monitoring stations named as “AGİ” inTR. These stations directly connected to General Directorate of StateHydraulic Works with an online system. Measurement and monitoring of flowis achieved by General Directorate.

Chosen parameter Water Flow after Ayranlı weir structure, flowing in river bed. (m3/sec)Current situation of parameter Natural water flow in the riverFuture target for parameter At least 0.46 m3/s for dry season and 0.65 m3/s from April to May.Way of monitoring How Monitored via the flow monitoring stations recorded the flow rates

continuously, placed into the riverbed.When Continuous measurementBy who State Hydraulic Works (DSİ)

No 4Indicator Quality of employmentMitigation measure technical staff will be trained and certified if requiredChosen parameter Number of personnel participating the trainingsCurrent situation of parameter NoneFuture target for parameter All staff to be trained for health and safety issues and relevant staff to be

trained for technical issues.Way of monitoring How Through the evaluation of training records

When once for each crediting periodBy who Project Developer

No 5Indicator Livelihood of the poorMitigation measure Local people have priority in recruitment.Chosen parameter People employed from local communityCurrent situation of parameter none


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Future target for parameter About 12 people is planned to be employed during operation. The number oflocally employed staff will be estimated in accordance with the skills of localpeople and what is required.

Way of monitoring How Through evaluation of local people employed, contracts with and invoicesWhen Once for each crediting periodBy who Project Developer

No 6Indicator Human and institutional capacityMitigation measure The trainings provided to staff, and improved knowledge of local people

related to HEPPs and environmental awareness/ protectionChosen parameter Improvement in the skills of plant personnel who participated the trainings at

operation stage.Current situation of parameter At the construction stage, employees were trained.Future target for parameter At the operation stage, all of the employees hired for operation will be

trained, as well. The measurement of environmental awareness andprotection will be subjective; therefore, the parameter relevant toenvironmental awareness will not be monitored.

Way of monitoring How Through the evaluation of training certificatesWhen Once for crediting period or yearlyBy who Project Developer

No 7Indicator Quantitative employment and income generationMitigation measure The project owner is committed to prioritize the local workers in selecting the

construction workers, planned to hire during operation.Chosen parameter the number of personnel registered to Social Security Institution (SSK)Current situation of parameter N/AFuture target for parameter About 12 employee will work during operation, the number from local will be

estimated in accordance with skills of probable staff.Way of monitoring How A first certificate will be provided to the DOE to prove the number of workers

and their working hours during the construction phase.A second certificate will be provided to the DOE. This certificate will mentionfor each new created employment for the Ayranlı HEPP:- Name- Age- Gender- Contact details- Hiring date- Working hours- Last working experience- Initial qualification at the time of hiring- Number of training hours since the hiring date.All the data collected will be archived electronically and be kept at least for 2years after the end of the last crediting period.

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operation for the second certificate.By who Project Developer

No 8Indicator Balance of paymentsMitigation measure Not requiredChosen parameter Amount of avoided fossil fuel (i.e. natural gas) import aCurrent situation of parameter In the year 2010, 98143.7 GWh 9 electricity generated by firing

21,783,414x103 m3 10 of natural gas. Hence, 0.2219 m3/ KWh is consumed.Future target for parameter 79553 MWh is the expected electricity generation annually which

corresponds to generation by consuming 17,652.85 x103 m3 natural gas.17,652.85 x103 m3 natural gas import will be avoided by implementation ofproposed project in the event of achievement of expected electricitygeneration.

Way of monitoring How Through comparing electricity generated by the proposed project andnatural gas and liquid fuel amount that would be used to produce the sameamount of electricity .The positive effect of this project to this indicator will be monitored bycalculation of avoided natural gas import amount for electricity production.The share of electricity generation from natural gas , total natural gasamounts used for electricity production and electricity production amount ofnatural gas will be taken from official statistics.

When YearlyBy who Project Developer

SECTION H. Additionality and conservativeness

This section is only applicable if the section on additionality and/or your choice of baseline does not follow GoldStandard guidance

H.1. Additionality

Additionality assessment is performed according to the “Tool for the demonstration and assessment ofadditionality, version 05.2.1” approved by UNFCCC. The detailed information is available in PDD.

H.2. Conservativeness

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Conservative approach has been followed in calculating baseline emission factors and investment analysissections as detailed in PDD.


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