ESG & Lender Standards

Environmental and social compliance is a critical factor in securing project finance, especially for developments in sensitive project locations and jurisdictions. Frameworks such as the Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards are now widely adopted by international lenders and increasingly required by major Australian banks.

FEPA has hands-on experience aligning projects with these ESG standards through early-stage assessments, baseline studies, and mitigation planning. We support clients in mapping compliance pathways, addressing lender expectations, and integrating ESG into study documentation. Our approach reduces approval risk, accelerates due diligence, and strengthens the project's case for responsible, financeable development.