PS1
E&S risk assessment and management
Structured ESMS, ESIA and ESMP under preparation, operational risk matrix.
Our ESG approach
Aligning PROAQUI with international development banks' standards
IFC Performance Standards 1 to 8 · Operational ESMS · Active grievance mechanism · Measurable impact indicators.
Formal commitment — Executive Management
Our commitment
Zeideal Group SAS formally commits to operating the PROAQUI project in strict compliance with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards 1 to 8, the principles of the United Nations Global Compact (accession process under way), the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to our activities, and the applicable Cameroonian and OHADA regulatory frameworks.
This commitment translates into an operational Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS), a grievance mechanism accessible to stakeholders, an annual ESG report audited by an international firm, and an internal culture of transparency and accountability.
Signature to be affixed after appointment of the Chief Executive Officer post Phase 1 financial closing.
IFC Performance Standards
Our alignment with the eight pillars
IFC Performance Standards 1 to 8 are the global benchmark for environmental and social risk management in industrial projects. PROAQUI applies them in an integrated and auditable manner.
PS2
Working conditions
Social rights compliant with Cameroon's Labour Code, HSE training, ISO 45001 certification target by Year 5.
PS3
Resource efficiency
FCR optimized at 1.7. Integrated water management (5.8M m³/year). 60% solar energy mix target.
PS4
Community health and safety
Continuous riparian consultation. 60,000 social-infrastructure beneficiaries by Year 7.
PS5
Land and resettlement
DIR land granted by the State (land title). No involuntary displacement.
PS6
Biodiversity
Lake/river impact study. GIFT strain non-invasive. Buffer zones and ecological corridors preserved.
PS7
Indigenous peoples
Not applicable on the operational perimeters DIR, Mbakaou, Nyong (anthropological analysis conducted).
PS8
Cultural heritage
Chance-find protocol integrated into the environmental action plan. Active archaeological monitoring.
Measurable impact indicators
ESG targets by Year 7
All indicators below are drawn from the official Business Plan ZG-DAF-2026-BP-001. They are subject to internal quarterly reporting and annual publication in the audited ESG Report.
| Category | Indicator | Year 7 target |
|---|---|---|
| Climate | GHG emissions Scope 1+2+3 vs imported frozen fish | −42% |
| Energy | Solar energy mix | 60% |
| Water | Water withdrawn and returned | 5.8 M m³/year |
| Biodiversity | Major ecological incidents | 0 |
| Employment | Direct workforce | 1,855 FTE |
| Employment | Indirect workforce | 4,000 FTE |
| Inclusion | Women in workforce | 35% |
| Inclusion | Youth in workforce | 25% |
| Inclusion | Local Cameroonian managers | 90% |
| Communities | Social-infrastructure beneficiaries | 60,000 |
| Communities | Contracted producers | 3,000 |
| Safety | LTIF (Lost Time Injury Frequency) | < 2.0 |
| Governance | Women on Board | 33% |
| Governance | Independent directors | 22% |
| Grievances | Grievance handling time | 100% < 45 days |
Grievance mechanism (PS1)
An operational channel for all stakeholders
Any stakeholder — employee, supplier, riparian community, NGO, authority — can submit a grievance to Zeideal Group via three distinct channels:
- Email: grievance@zeidealgroup.com
- Secure online form (Contact page)
- Postal mail to Zeideal Group SAS registered office
Response commitment: within 30 working days. Anonymity possible. The grievance mechanism is overseen by the ESG Committee and is the subject of quarterly reporting to the Board.