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E.S.I.A & Social Impact Assessment: Experience in this field has been cumulated during the design stage and construction supervision of the most complex hydropower developments and hydraulic projects.

In parallel with the acquired experience and learning curve ELC has refined further and deeper its specific E.S.I.A. work methodology which is always verified throughout the entire life of each project.

ELC’s environmental approach follows, pace to pace, the dynamic evolution of the surrounding pristine environment and always focus the preservation, or, if necessary, seek the improv ement of the wildlife, especially for the endemic

species as well as the landscape.

The complete E.S.I.A. review of each project and its thorough environmental assessment is always double‐checked after the conclusion of each the assignment .

E.S.I.A. work methodology: ELC’s evaluation and measurement criteria adopted to carry out the environmental impact studies are continuously improved and adapted to each specific project through the following key steps:

• Analysis of present situation
• Assessment of induced modifications
• Study of alternatives
• Definition of design criteria to minimize any possible negative impact on local flora, fauna habitat, fisheries reservoirs, with particular care for the migratory species.

ELC’s pro‐active problem solving approach: Economic screening, environmental impact studies & social requirements evaluation actively prevent any disruption in local human heritage, traditions, usages and attitudes.

They also impede any potential ecological threats such as river fragmentation, stream de­‐watering and downstream hydrological alterations.

This integrated approach ensures that the entire