PIDG Pulse

Good Health and safety performance requires a positive health and safety culture. This is not a nice-to-have - it’s about protecting and saving lives, making projects sustainable and delivering long-term value to your employees and customers. Yet we are still seeing a lack of consideration being given to the importance of Health and safety. That’s why, at PIDG, we have developed a good practice note (GPN), in collaboration with British International Investment, to propose a framework that helps leaders develop and foster a positive H&S culture. Titled ‘Developing and Sustaining a Positive Occupational Health and Safety Culture,’ the practical guidance is now publicly available In a special episode marking World Day for Safety and Health At Work, we delve into the GPN to discuss the urgent need to improve occupational health and safety, outline case studies from our respective portfolios - projects which have made transformational changes to their business by implementing robust HSES strategies - and explore the essential principles that underpin good OHS performance. Tune in for a conversation with: Dr Emily Wood [https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-emily-wood-681b145b], Global Head of Health Safety Environment and Social (HSES) at PIDG. Ezgi Kiris [https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ezgi-kiris-45568b44], Manager, Environment and Social at British International Investment (BII). Your host is Marcel Klebba [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelklebba/], Communications Manager at PIDG. Learn more about PIDG on our website, pidg.org [http://pidg.org]. Glossary of terms: OHS: Operational health and safety  GPN: Good practice note HSES: Health, safety, environment and social ESG: Environmental, social, and governance ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

As climate change continues to disrupt ecosystems, economies, and communities, this Earth Day we know that sustainable solutions are more important than ever. At PIDG, we believe achieving a cleaner, greener future isn’t just about protecting nature - we must also empower people with the tools to thrive sustainably. In this episode, we explore how PIDG is providing long-term energy solutions that foster economic growth and tackle climate change head-on. We hear directly from the communities these solutions are supporting. Plus, we learn how our projects are working to achieve the global mission of Earth Day - to build a greener, more sustainable planet. Tune in for a conversation with: Amine Amar [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amine-amar/?originalSubdomain=ma], Senior Investment Manager at InfraCo, PIDG’s project development solution  Your host is Marcel Klebba [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelklebba/], Communications Manager at PIDG. Learn more about PIDG on our website, pidg.org [http://pidg.org]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The electrical grid in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, faces many challenges. Due to rapid, unplanned urban growth, widespread poverty and the system of overhead cables, people regularly steal power from the grid and electrocutions are common. That’s why K-Electric has reinvented the way it deals with electrical safety. Through an inclusive and revolutionary programme, the 100-year-old energy company has trained the country’s first-ever female electricians – and the results have been astonishing. In this episode, discover the true extent of the challenges facing Karachi’s electrical grid, from power theft to gang violence and fatalities. And learn how K-Electric’s Roshni Bajis have been providing help in ways that were impossible before they came along – saving the lives of women and children on a daily basis.  Hear from: -Rizwan Ahmed, Corporate Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Head, K-Electric -Sadia Dada, Chief Distribution and Marcomms Officer, K-Electric Also hear about the part GuarantCo has played in bringing K-Electric’s vision to life, with Lois Davidson, Director of Health, Safety, Environment and Social. Your host is Alison Hicks [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonhicks/]. Find out more at guarantco.com/blended-knowledge/ [https://guarantco.com/blended-knowledge/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

This is an International Women’s Day special of PIDG Pulse. At the current pace of change, the World Economic Forum says global gender equity will not be achieved until 2158 - 133 years from now. That’s why this year’s IWD theme is #AccelerateAction. At PIDG, we make it a priority to empower and include women throughout our work - and have made great strides in achieving this through our Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action (GEDI) Plan. In this episode, we highlight three PIDG projects, demonstrating our deliberate approach to gender inclusion and the significant impact it makes on the lives of local people. These projects include: * Cambodia Water Portfolio [https://infracoasia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-01_FC_CambodiaWaterPortfolio_final.pdf] * The East Africa Marine Transport project [https://infracoafrica.com/project/east-africa-marine-transport/] * Vivriti Capital’s expansion of the e-mobility industry in India [https://guarantco.com/our-portfolio/vivriti-capital/] Learn about the major barriers and biases impacting women in low and middle income countries and in the infrastructure sector - and how PIDG is working to overcome them. Tune in for a conversation with: Cristina Traini [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristina-traini-57880633/?originalSubdomain=sg], Development Impact Manager, InfraCo Rodney Seema [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodney-seema-1823a164/], Regional Asset Management Lead, InfraCo Betsy Ambler [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-ambler-372b63189/?originalSubdomain=uk], Grants and Impact Advisor, GuarantCo Your host is Celia Carbajosa [https://www.linkedin.com/in/celia-carbajosa-murciego-10039013a/?originalSubdomain=uk], Senior Impact Advisor, PIDG. Watch the video edition [https://vimeo.com/1063228849] of this episode on Vimeo. Learn more about the PIDG GEDI plan on our website, pidg.org [http://pidg.org]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

From Pakistan to Nepal to Vietnam, electricity generation in Asia is a huge challenge. Wildly inconsistent energy supply causes regular power outages, impacting everyone. But now reliable power is finally coming to the region. With PIDG’s support through project development and debt financing, Simple Energy in Nepal, Prism Energy in Pakistan and CME Solar in Vietnam are all expanding their rooftop solar operations to improve the energy landscape, transforming households and industry. In this episode, we explore the biggest challenges facing the energy sector in these regions and why current methods aren’t keeping up with demand. We discover why solar generation is such an impactful solution, from its ease of deployment to its massive climate benefits. And we learn how the long-term sustainability of solar panels will be assured. Tune in for a conversation with: Juan Gin Foo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-gin-foo-1b1454b6/?originalSubdomain=sg], Business Development Manager at InfraCo. Teresa Tam [https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-tam-05b4214/?originalSubdomain=sg], PIDG Regional Technical Assistance Manager, Asia. Your host is Marcel Klebba [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelklebba/], Communications Manager at PIDG. Learn more about PIDG on our website, pidg.org [http://pidg.org]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.