Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of Pioneer Knit wears (BD) Ltd

Paper Published Link: http://www.ijsred.com/volume2/issue1/IJSRED-V2I1P39.pdf Abstract This Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) has been prepared as part of the environmentally sound study for Pioneer Knitwear (BD) Ltd. Pioneer Knitwear (BD) Ltd is a 100% export oriented readymade Sweater garment factory situated at Zamirdia, Valuka, Mymenshing, Bangladesh. The objective of the study is to help Pioneer Knitwear (BD) Ltd to prepare an Environmental & Social Impact Assessment report suitable for Environmental vision. The Project dreams to make a Sustainable Sweater Manufacturing unit which will save energy and act as socially responsible. This ESIA study has been prepared based on field investigations, coordination with Pioneer Knitwear (BD) Ltd personnel, requirement of law from Department of Environment (DoE) and buyers’ requirement. The Environmental & Social Impact Assessment study report has been prepared for this project based on Winter season (Mid November to December) baseline environmental quality data in the project area. Identification and predication of significant environmental impacts due to existing factory along with Environmental & Social Impact Statement followed by delineation of appropriate Environmental Management Plan are included in ESIA Report. This report covers the description of existing environmental conditions; assessment of environmental impacts of the Sweater knit manufacturing unit based Knit manufacturing operation, recommended mitigation measures and environmental monitoring plan. The environmental impact was considered for activities during various kinds of operational activities of the project to satisfy the Department of Environment that it meets with the requirement of law. As 100% export oriented Sweater garments manufacturing projects are identified as having the potential for environmental impact; According to ECR 19 Rules of 1997 (Schedule 1, Clause C, item 61) [Page 200] it falls under Orange-B category. As such, an Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) is required. Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) is one of the proven tools of facilitation to achieve the goal of environmentally and socially sound and sustainable development. It can be safely said that the environmental impacts of the existing Pioneer Knitwear (BD) Ltd. premises has been kept minimized to an acceptable level in order to meet the Bangladesh Environmental Standards. Keywords—Climate, GHG Emissions, Energy Consumption, Climate Change Mitigation Measures, Indigenous Knowledge, etc.

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