Q-HSE AFRICA DEPARTMENT

Sensitivity of the Neighbourhood Rating

HSE-F-0552 Rev 04

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Theme Criteria to assess for the sensitivity of the neighbourhood Yes / No Comments

The site is in a protected area (nature reserve, area of ecological interest, wetlands, etc.) ###
Specific local regulations ###
The site is located in an area of great interest to tourists ###
The site is located in a very residential area ###
Noise Pollution
Sensitive site (hospital, retirement home, school, etc...) nearby. ###
Site located in a peaceful (rural) area ###
Site located in an area favouring echoes ###
SENSITIVITY 1 ###
The site is located next to a listed area (protected buildings of architectural interest, cultural monuments) ###
The site is located in an agricultural area ###
Tourist area ###
Visual pollution
Border area ###
Absence of visual pollution ###
SENSITIVITY 1 ###
Absence of odour in the surrounding area ###
Absence of wind ###
Presence of dwellings nearby ###
Odour pollution
Tourist area nearby ###
Special climatic conditions during certain seasons (heat, mist, etc.) ###
SENSITIVITY 1 ###
The site is located in a low-pollution area (air quality) ###
Presence of a sensitive population (children, seniors, patients, convalescents) near the site ###
The site is located in an enclosed valley ###
Air
Special climatic conditions during certain seasons (heat, mist, etc.) ###
Absence of wind ###
SENSITIVITY 1 ###
Proximity of a water course ###
Proximity of the coastline ###
Presence of a fishing reserve less than 5 km downstream from the site ###
Good physical-chemical quality of the water course (≥2 according to the criteria of the competent authorities) ###
Proximity of a tourist attraction or leisure activity ###
Significant and/or frequent periods of low water level ###
Water, Water table, Ground, Subsoil Site located in an area prone to flooding ###
Vulnerable water table ###
Presence of a water abstraction point near the site ###
Permeable soil ###
Presence of a soil and/or subsoil exploitation activity on the site or nearby ###
History of ground and/or subsoil pollution ###
SENSITIVITY 1 ###
There is no connection agreement with the municipality owning the sanitation facilities. ###
Municipal sanitation networks
SENSITIVITY 1 ###
Waste materials are not processed in approved facilities ###
Wastes are segregated ###
Waste materials Legal authorizations from waste processors are available on site ###
Not all recyclable material is recycled ###
SENSITIVITY 1 ###
Controlled by us (source of electricity, means of conveyance of electricity) ###
Consumption of resources, electricity, etc.
SENSITIVITY 1 ###
Possible development of more environmentally-friendly products ###
Consumption of raw materials
 Theme Criteria to assess for the sensitivity of the neighbourhood Yes / No Comments

Consumption of raw materials Improved environmental performance of the product beneficial on the market ###
SENSITIVITY 1 ###