On 24th February 2022, The National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH) and the CSR Club of Pakistan organized the 14th Annual CSR Summit-2022 at Serena Hotel, Islamabad. The event was graced by the State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mr. Furrukh Habib. NFEH is affiliated with the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), the Ministry of Climate Change, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Coastal Development, and other government departments. NFEH organizes CSR awards every year, under an independent jury panel, the governing body of NFEH, and CSR Club Pakistan, to recognize and appreciate the efforts of organizations that have a positive impact on the environment and society at large.

       The Karot Power Company(Pvt) Limited（KPCL）, a subsidiary of China Three Gorges South Asian Investment Limited (CSAIL), was awarded the NFEH CSR AWARD 2022 due to its unwavering commitment towards community development and corporate social responsibility as well as biodiversity management. The award was received by Mr. N.A Zuberi, Senior Advisor of CSAIL on behalf of KPCL. NFEH appreciated KPCL’s contribution and welcomed its participation in the International CSR Summit 2022.

       Mr. N.A Zuberi delivered a presentation about the construction progress, CSR activities, and Environmental & Social Management at Karot Hydropower Project and appreciated NFEH for holding the International CSR Summit. Mr. Zuberi highlighted KPCL’s steadfast commitment to community development, social awareness, and stakeholder participation at the Project.

       It is the second time this year that KPCL has been acknowledged for its CSR efforts, as it was awarded the NEPRA CSR STALWART Award this January.

       KPCL ensures its commitment to the community with the basic principles of philanthropy, ethical, legal, and economic responsibilities and focuses on the core areas such as health, education, infrastructure development, and supply of drinking water. KPCL is implementing a Community Investment Plan (CIP) for the social uplift of the local community around the Project.

       Under CIP, KPCL has completed 11 projects both in Punjab and AJ&K for the shared benefit and welfare of the local community around the Karot Hydropower Project. Some of the salient projects include the Construction of Govt. Boys Primary School Kanand, Govt. Girls & Boys Middle School Hollar and the New Emergency Block at THQ Hospital Kahuta.

       Under the Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP), KPCL is protecting and conserving the flora and fauna of the project area with a special focus on the conservation of species of importance. Moreover, national parks management plans and sediment mining plans will also be developed. Awareness-raising amongst communities, community involvement, and training of all relevant stakeholders is also one of the important components under BMP.

       Karot Hydropower Project is the first large-scale hydropower project invested  under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The project has a total installed capacity of 720MW, and will lead to an expected reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 3.5 million tons annually. It is going to achieve the COD in the mid of 2022.