Uganda and Tanzania: Total Acts in Transparency on Social and Environmental Stakes of the Lake Albert Resources Development P...
March 08 2021 - 3:22AM
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In accordance with its guiding principle of transparency in
engaging with civil society, Total (Paris:FP) (LSE:TTA) (NYSE:TOT)
publishes today the studies, independent third-party reviews and
social and environmental action plans related to the Tilenga
project in Uganda and the EACOP (East African Crude Oil Pipeline)
project in Uganda and Tanzania. These documents are available at
www.total.com.
These projects are undertaken in a sensitive environmental
context and require the implementation of land acquisition programs
with a specific attention to respecting the rights of the
communities concerned. Environmental and social impact assessment
(ESIA) studies have been conducted and approved by the Ugandan and
Tanzanian authorities for both projects, which are carried out in
compliance with the stringent performance standards of the
International Finance Corporation (IFC). Moreover, several
independent reviews have been conducted by third-party
organizations to ensure that the projects are implemented in
compliance with social and environmental best practices. These
reviews also allow to assess the effectiveness of the actions
undertaken, to identify areas of improvement and have resulted in
related action plans.
In line with the "Avoid -- Reduce - Compensate" principles that
underpin its Biodiversity Policy published in 2020, Total has
decided to voluntarily limit the Tilenga project's footprint within
Uganda's Murchison Falls park. While the current permits cover
nearly 10% of the park, the development will be restricted to an
area representing less than 1% of its surface, and the undeveloped
areas will be voluntarily relinquished without delay. In addition,
the project has been designed to minimize the footprint of the
temporary and permanent facilities, which will occupy less than
0.05% of the park's area.
The Group also confirms its commitment to implement action plans
designed to produce a net positive impact on biodiversity in the
development of these projects. These plans will be defined in close
cooperation with the authorities and stakeholders in charge of
nature conservation in Uganda and Tanzania. Accordingly, Total will
provide its support to increase by 50% the number of rangers
ensuring the preservation of Murchison Falls park and will support
a program to reintroduce the black rhinoceros in Uganda, in
partnership with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). Total is also
working closely with IUCN experts to integrate the best practices
for the protection of chimpanzees, particularly by promoting the
conservation of forest habitats.
Furthermore, the Tilenga and EACOP projects require the
acquisition of 6,400 hectares of land, on which the primary
residences of 723 households are located. Each of these households
will be given the choice between a new house or monetary
compensation. The first 29 relocated households, residing on the
Tilenga Central Processing Facility site, have all elected to
receive a new house. The other land acquisition activities will be
carried out in accordance with the compensation framework approved
by the authorities.
"We acknowledge that Tilenga and EACOP projects represent
significant social and environmental stakes, which we are taking
into consideration responsibly. We are mobilizing substantial
resources to ensure that these projects are carried out in an
exemplary manner and create value for the people in both countries.
In view of the questions raised by stakeholders, the commitment of
Total is to answer to all questions and to ensure complete
transparency on the studies conducted by Total and independent
third parties and the actions taken as a result", said Patrick
Pouyanné, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Total.
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About Total
Total is a multi-energy company, producing and marketing fuel,
natural gas and electricity. Our 100,000 employees are committed to
better energy that is more affordable, safer, cleaner and
accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130
countries, our ambition is to become the responsible energy
major.
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