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RSM GC
2016 RSM GC Advisory Services Private Ltd.
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Sr No Contents Page No.
1 Overview 3
2 Service Offerings 7
3 Engagement Examples 23
4 Our Clients 45
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Overview
RSM: Global
A world leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to entrepreneurial growth-
focused organisations globally.
RSM is a powerful network of audit, tax and consulting experts with offices all over the world. As an
integrated team, we share skills, insight and resources, as well as a client-centric approach that’s based
on a deep understanding of your business. This is how we empower you to move forward with
confidence and realise your full potential. This is The Power of Being Understood.
We are the 6th largest global audit, tax and consulting network
With over US$ 4.6bn total fee income.
We have firms in 120 countries and are in each of the top 40 major business centres throughout
the world.
We have combined staff of over 38,000 in over 760 offices across the Americas, Europe, MENA,
Africa and Asia Pacific.
Our clients range from growth-focused entrepreneurial businesses through to leading multi-
national organisations across many sectors and operating nationally and across borders.
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RSM: in India
At RSM, we believe in giving clients more. More understanding. More expertise. More
confidence. & exceeding expectations
RSM in India consistently ranks amongst India’s top six accounting and consulting groups and
has a multi-disciplinary personnel strength of over 1,200
We offer a wide range of specialized services to meet the immediate as well as long-term need
of your business, that include internal audit and risk advisory, tax and consulting
We have a national presence through offices in 12 key cities in India viz. Ahmedabad,
Bengaluru, Chennai, Gandhidham, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi-NCR,
Pune, and Surat
This facilitates servicing of clients across India in a cost efficient and logistically convenient
manner
Our clients include several large Indian business groups, multinational corporations and first
generation entrepreneurs
RSM GC: A leading consultant in Sustainability & Energy
RSM GC provides strategic and technical advisory services in Sustainability, CSR, Renewable Energy and
Energy Efficiency to clients in manufacturing and service sectors. We assist clients in managing their
Sustainability, Energy and Environmental Functions effectively.
We are preferred partners for many businesses in India and Southeast Asia for developing, deploying and
managing sustainability performance improvement programs and associated reporting. We also advise
Governments, Regulatory bodies and Multilateral Institutions in matters of policies, programs and plans
in energy, climate and sustainability domains.
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Brief -our capabilities
Leading player in Energy and Sustainability Services
Led more than 600 energy & sustainability service offerings
Project management (advisory & execution), Feasibility, ESG Due diligence, RE& CT DPRs,
Sustainability Reporting, CSR, EIAs, LCAs, CDM, REC, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Finance etc.
Sectors (Textile, Cement, Iron & Steel, IT, Shipyards, Energy and Infrastructure, Mines and Metals,
Manufacturing, Habitats, Forestry, Agriculture) and
Geographies (India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Nigeria, Kenya,
Tanzania)
Clients (Governments, Multilaterals, UN, Business groups, IPPs, NGOs)
Sustainability
Leading service provider in sustainability performance improvement services in India and SE Asia.
We also provide services in sustainability policy review, improvisation & deployment, capacity
building, management systems/process implementation to support deployment of policies;
subsequent monitoring, recording, reporting, designing and printing of sustainability reports as
per GRI G4 or other similar standards/guidelines. We have implemented responsible supply chain
management, product stewardship, materiality assessment and stakeholder engagement
processes in more than 20 companies.
CSR
Designed & deployed CSR policies, board level and management processes for CSR; implemented
community outreach programmes delivering social / environmental benefits, conducted baseline
studies, impact assessments, willingness to pay studies, stakeholder consultations etc.
We have extensive experience in managing various stakeholder interests, especially those who
are vulnerable. We worked with large corporations to develop strategic CSR programmes & also
manage certain key stakeholders and execute these programs.
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Renewable Energy & Clean Technology
Leading player in consulting and project feasibility advisory services in small and medium scale
Renewable Energy and Clean Technology projects.
Experience in varied renewable and clean energy technologies & structures
o Wind, solar, biomass, biogas, small hydro, MSW to energy, baggase based cogen, etc.
o Across diverse systems: grid / off-grid
o Across diverse power off-take structure – decentralized captive, community, sale to
electricity board, bilateral sale to third party, power exchange, etc
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Service Offerings
Sustainability
Carbon and Water Footprinting / Management, enabling International Certifications
[ISO14064, CDP, etc.]
Sustainability Reporting [GRI and Similar Standards]
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, ESG Due Diligence & Assessment
Business Responsibility Reporting [Under SEBI Regulations]
Carbon Credits [CDM, VCS, PoA, GS]
Sustainability ERP Tools and Performance Improvement
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Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Purchase Obligation (RPO) / Renewable Energy Certificate (REC)
Advisory and Trading
RE Power Contracting and Trading
RE Project Feasibility, PMC & Owner's Engineering
Techno-Commercial Assessments & Due Diligence
RE asset valuation & Sale facilitation
Policy, regulatory & legal advisory
Quality Assurance, Third Party Inspection services
Insurance – RE projects
Energy Efficiency
Energy Audits
Energy Management Systems [ISO 50000)
PAT Advisory and ESCerts Trading
Corporate Social Responsibility
Developing and Deploying CSR Strategy & Policy
Assisting in deployment of CSR projects
Assisting companies to comply with Section 135 of Companies Act 2013
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RSM GC Service Offerings In Detail
Sustainability
Carbon and Water Footprinting / Management, enabling International Certifications [ISO14064,
14046, CDP etc.]
Assessing and mapping carbon & water footprint for entities & products
Develop and deploy management systems to manage carbon and water as per ISO 14064/ISO
14046, CDP etc. & Handhold clients through the certification process.
Benchmark performance with good practices in the industry & Indentify and deploy
performance improvement
Conduct product level carbon and water footprint assessment and assistance in certifications
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Sustainability Reporting [GRI and Similar Standards]
Review existing sustainability communications, practices, systems and data vis a vis GRI G4
or any other standard/guideline; and sector good practices
Advising clients to develop business case for sustainability/sustainability strategy and develop
to deploy sustainability programmes; including responsible supply chain and product
stewardship
Develop Sustainability Report as per GRI guidelines or other standards
Develop and deploy engagement and communications with different stakeholder groups
Environmental and Social: Impact Assessment, Due Diligence & Management Systems
ESG Assessment - Assist companies seeking or planning to seek investments, to establish good
ESG practices and systems in line with IFC/EBRD guidance. We also work for FIs to assist in
ESG assessments and post investment monitoring.
Environmental and Social Due-Diligence (ESDD) - RSM GC conducts ESDD on behalf of
businesses during mergers and acquisitions and other forms of partnerships and investments.
We conduct the ESDD keeping in mind the deal factors, decision context and sensitivity.
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July 2011: National Voluntary Guidelines (NVGs)
released by the MCA for monitoring performance of
an organizations social, economic, and
environmental footprints.
August 2012: Business Responsibility Reporting
(BRR) – SEBI amends Clause 55 of the listing agreement, making BRR mandatory for
the top 100 cos.
February 2013: DPE released its revised
guidelines on CSR and Sustainability for Central Public Sector Enterprises
(eff. 1-04-2013)
November 2015:Business Responsibility Reporting
(BRR) – SEBI has extended applicability of BRR from top 100 cos to now top 500 cos..
(1) We assist clients in identification and review of the applicable local, state, national and
international environmental legislation and regulatory framework
(2) Collection of baseline information through limited primary field surveys and monitoring
(3) Collection of secondary data on geology, geomorphology etc
(4) Prediction and identification of environmental impacts of the project followed by
evaluation of significance of the predicted impacts
(5) Suggesting appropriate mitigation/enhancement measures for identified environmental
and social impacts
(6) Comparison and analysis of the alternatives considered for the project
(7) Formulation of Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) in accordance with
IFC’s Performance Standard 1 addressing the various aspects considered in IFC’s
Performance Standards 2 through 8 with management tools and techniques including
monitoring and reporting requirements for effective implementation
Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS) - We assist clients to establish ESMS
at corporate/business level, in conformity with variety of standards and guidances including
IFC Performance standards.
Further, we help clients in deploying (including capacity building and handholding) the ESMS
across his operations and partly in critical parts of his supply chain.
Business Responsibility Reporting [Under SEBI Regulations]
We assist clients in NVGs Deployment by prioritizing and developing policies; Integrating with
ISO 9000, 14000 etc.; and benchmarking.
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Business Responsibility Reporting-Review of existing BR policies, processes ,performance and
communications and benchmark with competition ,good practices and codes/standards;
Develop Improvement plan
Assist to deploy Product stewardship, Stakeholder engagement, Responsible supply chain,
Inclusive development and Environmental restoration
Preparation of Business Responsibility Report
Carbon Credits [CDM, VCS, PoA, GS]
Prepare the Project /Programme Idea Note (PIN), Project/ Programme Design Document
(PDD/PD), assistance in Validation and registration under regulatory (CDM, JI, REDD, REDD+,
CAR) and voluntary standards (Gold Standard, VCS, CCBA, CarbonFix).
Monitoring and verification of greenhouse gas reductions
Transaction Advisory-Structure innovative CER and VER transactions to match any buyer’s or
project developer’s requirements for offsetting and/or investing as also sellers needs
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Sustainability ERP Tools and Performance Improvement
ERP- Review and map your sustainability performance and data management system ;
identify the requirements and recommend an ERP system and customization
Assist during deployment and operation of ERP
Developing and Deploying “continuous performance improvement systems” by embedding
sustainability policies/objectives within “Plan-Do-Check” cycles based on ISO or Business
Excellence models
Developing and deploying on line or off line co creation systems for engaging stakeholders for
creating shared value
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Purchase Obligation (RPO) / Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Advisory and
Trading
REC
(1) Completeness check and Due diligence for eligibility
(2) Accreditation and Registration Support at all levels
(3) Issuance of REC
(4) Sale and procurement of REC
RPO
(1) Complete evaluation of energy mix of the unit.
(2) Feasibility analysis to predict the best mode for
RPO compliance
(3) Executing on the finalized mode towards RPO
compliance.
(4) Filling the reports periodically with the concerned
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agencies for the client
Renewable Power sale structuring & PPA facilitation
We advise clients on power sale structuring and revenue
assessment
Facilitate in structuring sale under group captive
arrangement, inclusive of documentation & liaison work.
Developing draft LOI, term sheet.
Identifying & marketing to the prospect pool.
Filtering and closing with the best available prospect.
Facilitating negotiation & PPA execution
Obtaining NOC for power sale.
Assisting in ABT meter installations, etc.
Assisting in OA process management
Adjustment and settlement of credited units.
RE Project Feasibility & Owner's Engineering
Site Assessment and Suitability Study
(1) Technical and socio-economic parameters,
(2) Environmental clearances
(3) Availability of land, proximity of sources of water and
fuel and their availability
(4) Power evacuation facilities, site development, transport
logistics etc.
Feasibility Study & Detailed Project Report
(1) Demand analysis, technology selection, plant configuration
(2) Preparation of basic drawings, environmental issues, permits and licenses required
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(3) Costing & Financial model
(4) Project implementation plan, construction and O&M plan with organizational structural
and performance testing plans etc.
Tender Specification, Bid Evaluation and Finalization
(1) Qualifying requirements, short listing of bidders
(2) Tender specification, scope of supply, general
technical requirements, guarantee parameters,
procedure of bid evaluation etc.
(3) Pre-bid queries, meetings, preparation of technical bid
evaluation report
(4) LOI and finalisation of technical contract
Review Engineering & Inspection
(1) Review of engineering, procurement specifications, design
calculations
(2) Detail engineering documentss & drawings, QA&QC
(3) Erection, testing & commissioning procedures, O&M, training manual
(4) Project review meets & status reports
(5) Inspection of factory acceptance test, scrutiny of test certificates, inspection reports
Performance Testing & Commissioning Support
(1) Preparation/review of testing and commissioning procedures
(2) Witness performance testing and commissioning activities
(3) Field testing for performance capacity of major equipments and systems and
(4) Provide technical assistance for performance guarantee testing
Field Engineering & Project Management
(1) Ensuring correct interpretation of engineering drawings at site, establishing quality and
safety procedures
(2) Troubleshooting issues at site, monitoring project & reporting progress, schedule for
completion of outstanding, etc.
(3) Technically assist Owner in project activities like extra claims, approvals, penalties, delays
(4) Preparation of Project Completion Report
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Techno-Commercial Due Diligence
Independent assessment of technical parameters, components and contracts
Forward and backward linkages
(1) Fuel, water, power evacuation, grid performance, etc.
Energy generation assessment
(1) Actual v/s estimates or guaranteed generation
(2) Plant availability, grid availability, under performance liabilities, etc
(3) Future energy generation projections
Assessment of lease, insurance, O&M agreements, SOPs and work logs
Assessment of PPA, counterparty(s) risk, payments, etc
Assessment of revenue enhancement opportunities
(1) Changes in agreements, O&M plan, spares management, etc.
(2) Improvement in operations
(3) Alternate power sale options, etc
RE asset valuation & Sale facilitation
RE asset valuation
(1) Project techno-commercial & financial analysis
(2) Asset valuation on as-is basis
(3) Value enhancement assessment
Asset Sale Facilitation
(1) Preparation of term sheets, teasers, etc
(2) Identification of prospects
(3) Marketing sale of asset to identified prospects
(4) Facilitation in negotiation & finalization of sale
contract
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RE Policy, regulatory & legal advisory
Market entry strategy – RE Projects
(1) Resource assessment & potential estimation and demand/supply analysis
(2) Evaluation of country/ state business environment, policies, regulations and practices.
(3) Identification of opportunities and barriers / constraint and roadmap.
(4) Market potential, competition analysis and future scenarios projection
(5) Commercial / financial analysis and generic revenue assessment
(6) Devising scaling up or exit strategy
(7) Developing short term / long term goals – road map
Case representation & Petition filing
(1) Detail case study
(2) Analysis of associated regulations,
policies & literature.
(3) Advising on case arguments and way
forward.
(4) Petition drafting, filling and
representation at various state,
regional or central forums / regulatory
commissions / bodies.
(5) Involving expert panel (legal-technical-commercial) on the cases on need basis.
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(6) Facilitate formation of association and representation of cases with government / nodal
bodies.
Quality Assurance, Third Party Inspection services
Inspection and certifications services within the
frame of accredited and non-accredited services.
TPI for the whole industrial sector - including
renewable - having specialization in Wind.
Inspections (non-accredited service) at wind
turbine / wind farm during /after delivery /
erection / warranty period.
Vendor Qualification for wind turbine manufacturers.
Insurance – RE projects
Our insurance service products are majorly spread during the two phases
(1) Pre-Construction
(a) Assess associated insurable risks (technical, financial, contractual, environmental,
third parties, business interruptions, delays, etc)
(b) Review key project agreements (site construction, equipment supply, O&M, etc)
(c) Advise upon insurance clause requirements ensuring consistency across major
contracts
(d) Assess & analyze contractual insurable risk allocation, highlighting unallocated risk.
(e) Assess statutory requirements, international and local market practice
(f) Assess and analyze insurable risk relative to any proposed arrangements by the
vendor, making amendment recommendations highlighting uninsurable risk.
(g) Design a suitable insurance programme, where the vendor has not proposed any.
(h) Advise on the estimated cost of all insurance premiums.
Proof for meeting Specifications &
Standards
Powerful marketing
tool
Gain access to larger markets
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(i) Assist with respect to insurance matters including, but not limited to, insurance
provisions to be negotiated under any Purchase and Sale Agreement.
(j) Prepare draft and final version due diligence reports fully documenting our findings
and analysis.
(2) Operation Phase
(a) Assess associated insurable risks (technical, financial, contractual, environmental,
third parties, business interruptions, delays, etc)
(b) Assess statutory requirements, international and local market practice
(c) Conduct overall evaluation of existing insurance arrangements and provide findings
and commentary, including where they may conflict, overlap or leave gaps in
coverage (i.e. uninsured or underinsured risks), and the extent to which there is a
need to insure those risks.
(d) Comment on current insurance premium costs, competitiveness, expected changes
at completion - replacement or additional cover, possible pre- and post-closing, etc.
(e) Identify any other required insurance-related capital expenditure, e.g. insurer survey
requirements.
(f) Comment on details of (insurance) risk management procedures in place and
considerations going forwards.
(g) Assist with respect to insurance matters including, but not limited to, insurance
provisions to be negotiated under any Purchase and Sale Agreement.
(h) Prepare draft and final version due diligence reports fully documenting our findings
and analysis.
Energy Management and Efficiency
Energy Audits
Our audits cover energy use efficiency; compliance; appropriateness of energy source/form
& procurement.
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We conduct preliminary assessment audits involving on desk review, walk through and
interviewing to fortify one of the best detailed energy audits for our clients.
In our detailed energy audit we cover study of usage , measurements, of major components
in the systems like electrical distribution systems, HVAC, pumps, other utilities,
thermographic & harmonic analysis , lighting and illumination, electricity bill etc.
On the basis of the audits a detailed plan is submitted to the client involving its current
performance and improvement measures identified, post detailed analysis involving technical
and financial crunching, as part of the report.
Alternate power sourcing and cost optimization study is an unique part of our service we
provide to our clients.
We also provide implementation support to our clients for zero cost investment measures
identified along with training program for energy conservation to its employees.
Post the report submission we review our conduct and post audit implementation review.
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Energy Management Systems [ISO 50000)
Assist organizations in making better use of their existing energy consuming assets
Create transparency and facilitate communication on the management of energy resources
Promote energy management best practices and reinforce good energy management
behavior's
Assist facilities in evaluating and prioritizing the implementation of new energy-efficient
technologies
Provide a framework for promoting energy efficiency throughout the supply chain
Facilitate energy management improvements for greenhouse gas emission reduction projects
Allow integration with other organizational management systems such as environmental,
quality, health and safety.
Assist in complying with established and emerging energy regulation E.g. EC Act, RPO, PAT,
etc
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PAT Advisory and ESCerts Trading
We assist our clients in achieving compliance with PAT provisions ; and developing cost
effective set of energy efficiency measures that achieve SEC target and generate ESCerts.
Preparation of scheme documents (PADs) as required by PAT rules and assistance in
verification and obtaining issuance of ESCert
Assistance in trading ESCerts–end of cycle or mid cycle and in harnessing energy efficiency
finance
Corporate Social Responsibility
Review of CSR actions and processes in view of the Companies Act 2013
Assist setting up Board and Management processes for CSR oversight
Preparation of CSR project documents
Project Management Services for implementation of CSR projects
Monitoring the outcome of CSR projects as per Monitoring plan and preparation of monitoring
report
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Engagement Examples
Couple of case studies below highlights RSM GC’s capability in working under diverse regulatory/
policy and executing Renewable Energy projects under exotic structures & sustainable working
models
Carbon Foot Printing Assignment Of One Of The Major Port Of India
Objective: To measure the green house gases emitted from the organizations activities in the
financial year from Scope 1, Scope 2 & Scope 3 emissions.
Activity:
(1) Capacity building through workshops for employees to create awareness on practices
followed on carbon foot printing.
(2) Set scope and boundaries post a thorough study and interaction with client.
(3) Identification of GHG sources and removals in the operational boundary identified
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(4) Designing client specific data collecting system followed by collecting and analysing data.
(5) Handing over the tool for carbon foot printing to client and preparing internal report
along with assistance in verification.
Highlights:
(1) Capacity building and sensitizing of employees directly related to the GHG emission
activities.
(2) Established robust system for data collection.
(3) Carbon footprint was created as per Scope 1, Scope 2 & Scope 3 emissions.
BRR Report For A Metal And Mining Client
Objective: Making a Business responsibility report in lines with the NVG guidelines and
requirement as per Companies Act 2013.
Activity:
(1) Understanding the activities of the client.
(2) To understand and report the clients performance as per the 9 NVG principles through
documentation study, brain storming.
Highlights:
(1) A BRR in lines with the SEBI requirement was prepared.
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End To End Sustainability Service For A Big Textile Brand With Nine Entites
In India, Indonesia, Thailand And Philippines
Objective: Initiating, Implementing, monitoring & Reporting Sustainability for a big textile
brand
Activity:
(1) Scope and boundary Definition, Capacity building, Stakeholder Engagement and
Materiality Assessment
(2) Review of existing policies, processes and data management; Gap Analysis; Sustainability
Road Map preparation
(3) Planning, Deployment and Monitoring
(4) Reporting
(5) Assisting client in external assurance
(6) Development and Design of Report
Highlights:
(1) Successfully sowed the concept and need of sustainability in the clients employees at all
level through workshops.
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(2) Overcome and achieved the challenge of identifying the key material issues to the client
and set up a stakeholder engagement process.
(3) Action plans identified were implemented and monitored. A strong data generation,
monitoring & collection system of the auditable grade was established.
(4) Hosted its FY 2014-15 externally assured GRI G4 report
Sustainability Reporting Service to JSW Steel
Objective: Developing & Designing Sustainability Disclosure
Activity:
(1) Scope and boundary Definition
(2) Review of existing policies, processes and data management; Gap Analysis; Sustainability
Road Map preparation
(3) Development of Report
(4) Development and Design of Report
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Assisting an Indian MNC player in its CSR
Objective: Policy formulation, identifying initiatives, assisting in implementation, reviewing
and reporting.
Activity:
(1) Preparing CSR policy considering the community investment priorities of client and needs
of its relevant stakeholders to be in line with the Sec 135, Schedule VII of the Companies
Act 2013.
(2) Assessment of relevant central and state government schemes in the target areas.
(3) Assisting CSR committee in evaluating the monitoring report and other documentation
for compliance with Companies Act 2013.
(4) Review of annual disclosure statement as per requirement of the Companies Act 2013 at
the end of the financial year.
Highlights:
(1) Finalised and submitted the CSR policy in alignment with clients global practices, due
consultation with company stakeholders and in lines with requirement as per Companies
Act 2013.
(2) The policy submitted to the client is now the part of its organisation and its
implementation was reviewed to satisfaction.
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Environmental Social Impact Assessment & Environmental & Social Due
Diligence Report Work for Two Major Indian Renewable Energy IPPs
Objective: To assist clients to meet and satisfy lenders/ Investors requirement and preparing
ESIA and ESDD reports.
Activity:
(1) Preparing ESIA reports in line with the International Finance Corporation (IFC's) or
equivalent EHS guidelines
(2) Preparing 'Environmental and Social Due Diligence Report' in line with Environmental and
Social Safeguards Framework of The India Infrastructure Financing Company Limited
(IIFCL)
(3) Monitoring compliance to above guidelines during project operations and setting up
monitoring, reporting plan.
(4) Providing responses/ replies to the EHS related queries of Lenders/ Investors
(5) Attending calls (along with RE Company) with Lender/ Investor for responding to the EHS
related queries
Highlights:
(1) ESIA & ESDD reports were prepared in lines with IFC’s guidelines.
(2) All queries of Lenders/ Investors were answered.
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Developing and Deploying Environment & Social Management Systems at
one Large Indian Renewable Energy IPP
Objective: To assist clients to develop and deploy ESMS in line with IFC Performance
Standards and ADB Safeguards.
Activity:
(1) Developing Environmental & Social Policies and Positions on all relevant and material
aspects
(2) Preparing Implementation Guidance for six select sites involved in generation of power
using wind, hydro, biomass and gas based generation technologies.
(3) Supplementing Capacity and Competence to manage Environment and Social aspects
material to business.
(4) Monitoring compliance to above guidelines and setting up monitoring, reporting plan.
Highlights:
(1) ESMS is in line with IFC’s guidelines and ADB Safeguards.
(2) Deployed at corporate office as also the at select sites.
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Techno-Commercial Due Diligence of Wind Asset
Objective: Techno-commercial assessment & valuation for acquisition of operating wind
assets spread across multiple states
Activity:
(1) Assessment of technical & commercial parameters of the wind power projects
(2) Benchmarking of operating parameters with nearby wind farms
(3) Evaluation of value enhancement opportunities through operational improvements,
bilateral contracting options, etc.
(4) Collation & compilation of supporting data for assumptions in the financial model
(5) Development of financial model for valuation of wind assets (on as-is basis; as well as with
enhanced valuation options)
Highlights:
(1) Opportunities for PLF enhancement were identified
(2) A detailed financial model was prepared for valuation under various scenario
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Market entry for a large renewable energy IPP
Objective: Evaluated market entry strategy vis-à-vis wind power off-take structures.
Activity:
(1) PAN India study of regulations & policy for wind power sale, REC sale, tariffs, charges, etc.
(2) Evaluated SWOT for various transaction structures based on policy, techno-commercial,
practicality and on-ground experience.
(3) Developed detailed excel models for net revenue under various scenarios & choice of
structure.
(4) A pilot project under exotic “Third party sale + APPC + REC” structure executed.
(5) Executed power sale marketing, managed liaison activity, consumer site infra installation
& open access approvals and agreements.
Highlight:
(1) Presented the IPP team with a holistic project deployment plan across India
(2) Executed first third party sale of wind power project in its category
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A US fund promoted Small Hydro Power project
Objective: Feasibility study & power sale for a Small Hydro Power (SHP) project in Himachal
Pradesh
Activity:
(1) Feasibility report & Financial Model - Site study & assessment SHP policy, projects
clearances & agreements, evacuation, open access policy, REC/RPO policy, Tariff orders,
ARRs, MYTs, etc.
(2) Advised on best power evacuation options.
(3) Power sale structuring & facilitation - Power sale models were designed covering end to
end parameters involved in each mode of power sale as per regulations/ orders and on
ground market assessment.
(4) Explored Interstate & Intrastate power sale options
(5) Estimated realizations throughout project life cycle under various projected tariff
scenarios
Highlight:
(1) Executed PPA at attractive tariff structure
(2) Achieved financial closure for the project
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Bagasse Based Cogen Project – Petition at CERC
Objective: Clearance of REC issuance stuck due to regulatory ambiguity.
Activity:
(1) Successfully managed the accreditation and registration of the project under REC
Mechanism
(2) Liaisoned with the state and central nodal agencies and facilitated communication and
correspondence for clearance of REC issuance
(3) On rejection of issuance application, studied the case in the light of state & central Acts
and Regulations, similar cases and orders by various SERCs and state policies promoting
renewable energy.
(4) Drafted petition & facilitated in filing, defending and representing at Central Electricity
Regulatory Commission, Delhi.
(5) The petition successfully admitted by CERC.
Highlight:
(1) INR 12.5 million worth RECs to be cleared by CERC
(2) First of its kind case in Maharashtra
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Renewable Energy Certificate Mechanism for 36 MW Power Company in
Maharashtra, India.
Objective: End To End services under REC mechanism
Activity
(1) Site visit and complete evaluation of project for eligibility under mechanism
(2) Project Accreditation at state agency MEDA, Maharashtra
(3) Project registration at central agency NLDC, New Delhi
(4) Monthly Issuance of REC through MSLDC & NLDC
(5) Selling of issued REC monthly at power exchange (PXIL/IEX)
Highlights
(1) It was one of the largest bagasse based project to be accredited
and registered from the state of Maharashtra.
(2) Achieved issuance and trading of REC
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Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) For Mahindra & Mahindra
Objective: To assist in RPO compliance by analyzing the energy mix , studying regulatory
obligation and best mode for RPO compliance
Activity
(1) Analysis of the energy mix consumed
(2) Regulatory study for the actual obligation
(3) Suggested different modes for RPO compliance with pros and cons
(4) Purchasing REC from the power exchanges
Highlights
(1) Our advise to buy REC and renewable power where feasible resulted in potential savings
(2) RPO targets were achieved as mandated for the units. Making it one of the few elite
complying with RPO
(3) Assisted in realizing potential savings based on the market knowledge.
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Bundled Wind power project in Tamil Nadu, India. 704 wind turbines with
total capacity of 468 MW co-ordinate by the Tamil Nadu Spinning Mills
Association (TASMA)
Project description: This project involves grouping of 704 wind turbines with total capacity of
468 MW. The generated wind power is used for meeting by the individual WTG owners for
meeting captive needs and sale to the grid. All the wind mills are connected to the grid of the
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) / Southern Grid; situated within the State of Tamil Nadu.
Objective: Assistance in critical CARs in validation report during project registration with CDM
EB.
Activity
(1) Data collection form large number of individual WTG owners in the bundle
(2) Reworking the financial analysis
(3) Common practice analysis
Highlights
(1) Project registered with CDM EB on 10 June 2007; Project Reference No. 0991, CERs =
686,697 tCO2
(2) Six issuances and successful transaction
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Thermal Energy From Biomass At Mohota Mills
Project description: In the textile manufacturing process, heat energy is required in the form
of steam for dyeing and drying and in the form of thermic fluid in stenters for heat setting of
the cloth. Prior to the project activity at RSRML, thermal energy was being provided by two
coal fired boilers and thermic fluid heater. The project activity involves the replacement of
the above coal-fired units with Fluidized Bed Combustion (FBC) units, which are biomass (only
rice-husk) based and have higher efficiency than the baseline units.
Objective: Assistance in critical CARs in validation report during project registration with CDM
EB.
Activity
(1) Proving first-of-its kind technology in the sector/ region for the additionality
Highlights
(1) Registered with CDM EB on 30 June 2009; Project Reference No. 2233, CERs = 22,445 tCO2
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Grid Connected Bagasse Based Cogeneration Project Of Ugar Sugar Works
Limited (USWL)
Project description: As a part of the project activity USWL has established a biomass based
cogeneration project including a high pressure boiler 80 TPH, 62 kg/cm2 and TG of 22.8 MW.
For the first time in the country and sector, the project activity deploys the bagasse dryer of
40 tonnes per hour which utilises waste heat of flue gases (180-190°C). Also, the project is
amongst the first to deploy high pressure boilers and turbine in the sector.
Objective: Complete CDM project cycle development including PDD preparation, assistance
in validation and obtaining HCA, registration with CDM EB
Activity
(1) For the first time in the country and sector, the project activity deploys the bagasse dryer
of 40 tonnes per hour which utilises waste heat of flue gases (180-190°C). Also, the project
is amongst the first to deploy high pressure boilers and turbine in the sector.
Highlights
(1) Project registered with CDM EB on 06 March 2006; Project Reference No. 0189, CERs =
63,934 tCO2
(2) Two issuances and successful transactions
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330 MW Hydro Power Project by Alaknanda Hydro Power Company Ltd.
(GVK Group)
Project description: This is a run-of-the river hydro power project in Srinagar, Uttarakhand.
Objective: Complete CDM project cycle development including PDD preparation, assistance
in validation and obtaining HCA, registration with CDM EB
Activity
(1) Proving financial additionality in view of project ownership transfer from conception to
implementation PPA structure was such that it allowed 14% ROE in case of any changes.
Still financial unviability could be demonstrated in absence of CDM Proving first-of-its kind
technology in the sector/ region for the additionality
Highlights
(1) Project is registered under CDM in June 2011. Annual estimated CERs – 1.2 million
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10 MW MSW To Energy Project In Sri Lanka
Project description: The project will use MSW collected from a province in Sri Lanka and use
state-of-the art incineration technology to generate steam. This steam in turn will drive 10
MW turbine to generate electricity for the state grid.
Objective: Complete CDM project cycle development including PDD preparation, assistance
in validation and obtaining HCA, registration with CDM EB
Activity
(1) Proving financial additionality in view of project ownership transfer from conception to
implementation PPA structure was such that it allowed 14% ROE in case of any changes.
Still financial unviability could be demonstrated in absence of CDM Proving first-of-its kind
technology in the sector/ region for the additionality
Highlights
(1) Project is submitted for registration request (CDM Ref. No. 9640)
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Third Party Inspection for Wind Project
Objective:
(1) Composite FRP Blade in-process and Final Product Inspection at manufacturing sites.
(2) Fabricated tubular Tower Inspection at sites.
Activity
(1) Blade: In process Stage wise complete inspections; composite layer process inspection;
curing; Balancing, Inside Camera Inspection.
(2) Tower: Fabrication; all welding processes; NDT, surface preparations, painting three
layers of coating. Final paint finish and dispatch.
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Third Party Inspection Of Damaged Wind Turbine
Objective: To inspect damaged turbines Blades, review the diagnostic report/data
Activity
(1) To visit the site and inspect the damaged turbines’ Blades, review the diagnostic
reports/information/data and discuss with the site engineers
(2) Review the remedial steps taken for correcting the defects on blades
(3) Study the Lightning protection system installed and its adequacy / improvements
required if any. Recommend on improvement suggested by Vestas - the Cap & Strip.
(4) Conduct Material failure analysis at laboratory to assess the cause of damage.
(5) Submit a report outlining opinion on:
(a) What is the problem with the blades?
(b) What could be the cause (manufacturing defect, shear, lightening strike etc?)
(6) Whether the remedial measures taken by the WTG manufacturer are adequate or not?
Highlights
(1) A complete report with a detailed observations, findings, & recommendations post onsite
inspections of turbine blade, lab analysis was submitted.
(2) The report submitted was prepared post detailed discussions with our senior team with
more than 20 years of experience TPI of wind turbine.
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Generation and distribution using a Decentralized system: Solar PV at
Cricket Club of India (CCI)
Cricket Club of India (CCI) wished to opt for alternative power procurement within its own
premises under the Decentralized generation and distribution model.
CCI was already using dedicated DG sets at its stadium complex for being able to run day-
night matches.
RSM GC advised CCI to install hybrid decentralized solar power system
Installation of a rooftop based solar PV project of 27.6KW capacity was arrived at which would
give an attractive return of over 28% IRR and a payback period of less than 3 years.
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Energy Audit, and ISO 50001 for one of the largest composite textile unit,
the facility is amongst the high energy intensive units in the country called
“Designated Consumer” as notified under the EC Act
i) Objective: To conduct energy audit (EA) and implement Energy management system (EnMS)
ISO 50001
ii) Activity:
(1) Preliminary Assessment / Walk-through Audit
(2) Onsite Assessment / Detailed Audit
(3) Setting up - baseline consumption
(4) Energy Profiling
(5) Identification of candidate energy saving opportunities
(6) Identification of alternative power contracting opportunities
(7) Assessing power sourcing & cost optimization
(8) Reporting
(9) Review the implementation of the recommended energy savings opportunities. Assess
the estimated energy / money savings achieved from the projects
iii) Highlights:
(1) Opportunities with saving potential of over 2% of the total energy consumptions of the
facility were identified for implementation.
(2) Energy Management System is designed for their plant to systematically manage and
conserve energy at the plant involving all the levels in the organization.
(3) Energy savings achieved shall help the client in meeting their specific energy consumption
targets under the PAT mechanism
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Perform Achieve Trade (PAT) assignment for Cement Client
i) Objective: Assisting Cement PPC client (Designated Consumer as per EC Act) to comply with
Perform Achieve Trade (PAT) mechanism.
ii) Activity:
(1) Review monthly SEC calculation
(2) Review of monitoring and verification plan – on the basis of the verification report of PAT
cycle 1 identify and analyze gaps in M&V and assist the DC in identifying changes required
in the M&V
(3) Assist in documentation of energy conservation measures – planned, in execution and
completed during the last quarter.
(4) Assist in compilation of Internal Field Audit report as per PAT rules.
(5) Review and mock verification of PAT performance data covering the trail from primary &
secondary source to the data recorded in sector specific form for PAT. This will be carried
out on a sample basis at site.
(6) Assist in final verification and Escert trading
iii) Highlights:
(1) Successful and timely compliance with all the submission and communication
requirements as per PAT requirements.
(2) Successful verification
(3) More than 1500 Escert expected from the PAT cycle.
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