In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on environmental and social risks in global supply chains. In fact, it is often in project supply chains, rather than direct project activities, where the most significant risk of undetected adverse environmental and social impact exists, such as risks related to forced labor and the biodiversity impacts that may come from the … [Read more...] about Managing environmental and social risks in supply chains
Serge Troch
Serge is the Unit Chief of the Environmental and Social Solutions Unit (since February 2024). He manages a team of over 65 people focusing on ensuring that IDB operation comply with the requirements of the E&S policies but also looking at E&S knowledge and capacity building, innovation and technology and budget and human resources. Serge started working for the IDB in 2007 where he supported various complex operations in the region looking at environmental and health and safety aspects and leading capacity building initiatives and then starting in 2016 led environmental, health and safety and social specialists in the LAC region to ensure IDB projects implement adequately the IDB policies. Prior to his work at the IDB, he worked in project management in the private sector for more than five years. Serge has an MBA in International Business focused on the environment and development, and 3 additional masters’ in environmental management, engineering and general management.
Simple as 1, 2, 3 performance indicators to improve operations
There are several tools available to manage environmental and social impacts and risks in projects. These tools include Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Environmental and Social Management Frameworks, Environmental and Social Management Systems and Risk-based Assessments. What do all of those tools have in common? They define specific indicators to track and manage … [Read more...] about Simple as 1, 2, 3 performance indicators to improve operations
Forget the smell and let’s compost!
During my work trips to Latin America and the Caribbean as an Environmental Specialist for the Bank, I discuss the importance of safeguards and sustainability with our clients and stakeholders. In that context I try to encourage innovative solutions to protect the environment, solutions that go beyond the minimum requirements. After working in solid waste management projects … [Read more...] about Forget the smell and let’s compost!
The Power of Checklists
A few of months ago I read a great book by Atul Gawande (The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right) which makes a compelling argument: when dealing with complexity, we can do better using the simplest of methods – the checklist. After finishing the book, I started implementing checklists in my work for two specific tasks: improving the way I supervise the environmental, … [Read more...] about The Power of Checklists
Haiti: Better Environmental and Social Management for Caracol Video
By Serge Troch (Vous pouvez lire cet article en français ci-dessous) We have been working in the North of Haiti for several years now, and our experience has helped us understand that supporting government agencies is critical for long term environmental and social sustainability. This can be achieved through a combination of both training and the creation and design of … [Read more...] about Haiti: Better Environmental and Social Management for Caracol Video