Supporting sustainable development through comprehensive environmental and social advisory services that meet international safeguard standards and protect communities and ecosystems.
Horn Mark Engineering Services provides comprehensive Environmental and Social Assessment (ESA) services to support sustainable project development across Somalia and the Horn of Africa. Our environmental and social specialists ensure that projects meet international safeguard requirements while protecting local communities, ecosystems, and natural resources.
We support clients from the earliest stages of project planning through implementation and beyond, providing Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Environmental Management Plans (EMP), Resettlement Action Plans (RAP), stakeholder engagement processes, and ongoing environmental and social monitoring.
HMD's environmental team has expertise in World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), IFC Performance Standards, African Development Bank Integrated Safeguards System, and European Union Environmental Directives — ensuring full compliance for internationally financed projects.
All HMD environmental and social assessments are prepared in compliance with the World Bank ESF (2018), IFC Performance Standards, AfDB Integrated Safeguards System, and applicable Somali national environmental regulations.
Full Environmental and Social Impact Assessment reports identifying, evaluating, and proposing mitigation measures for project impacts.
Comprehensive EMPs detailing mitigation, monitoring, roles, responsibilities, and budgets for managing environmental and social risks.
RAPs that protect the rights of project-affected persons, ensuring fair compensation and livelihood restoration in line with IFC PS5 / World Bank OP 4.12.
SEPs and consultation records documenting meaningful engagement with affected communities, authorities, and other stakeholders.
Analysis of climate-related risks and vulnerabilities affecting project design, operations, and long-term sustainability.
Periodic monitoring reports tracking environmental and social compliance during construction and operation phases.
Full application of the ten Environmental and Social Standards (ESS1–ESS10) for World Bank-financed operations, including E&S assessment, labor conditions, resource efficiency, community health, and cultural heritage.
Compliance with International Finance Corporation Performance Standards covering assessment, labour rights, resource efficiency, community health, land acquisition, biodiversity, indigenous peoples, and cultural heritage.
Application of AfDB's Integrated Safeguards System for projects financed by the African Development Bank, including operational safeguard policies on environmental, involuntary resettlement, and biodiversity standards.
Compliance with applicable Somali national environmental legislation and Ministry of Environment requirements, integrated with international best practices for projects operating within Somalia.
Let HMD's environmental and social specialists guide your project to full safeguard compliance and sustainable outcomes.
