Сonsultancy service provision by Consultant (legal entity (consulting firm)) for the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) focused Training and Workshops (Capacity Building on O&M and Safety)

(DEADLINE EXTENSION) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Country: Ukraine

Project : 176114: “Ukraine – Improving Power System Resilience for European Power Grid Integration (Installation of Hybrid Systems for Electricity Production in Ukrhydroenergo)”

Grant No.: CTF Grant No. TF0B5724

Assignment Title: “Consulting service provision on training and workshops focused on Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG)”

Reference number: No. UHE-IPSR-ESG

PJSC “Ukrhydroenergo” has received financing from the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) to cover the costs of implementing Project 176114: “Ukraine – Improving Power System Resilience for European Power Grid Integration (Installation of Hybrid Systems for Electricity Production in Ukrhydroenergo)” and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds for consultancy services under Part 2. Technical Support of the Project. The consulting services (hereinafter referred to as the “Services”) envisage the implementation of the program of strengthening capacity of PJSC “Ukrhydroenergo” (UHE) in the area of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG), which shall include two complementary components: () conducting basic ESG trainings for a broad audience of UHE employees to promote a general understanding of ESG - integrating ESG aspects into UHE’s corporate management practices, including the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) as part of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD); and (ii) conducting in-depth practical sessions for employees directly involved in the implementation of ESG principles and reporting at UHE according to European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and other standards of International Financial Institutions (IFI), as well as in the planning and implementation of projects using E&S risk management tools.

Components of the assignment:

() Component 1 – basic ESG trainings for a broad audience: development of a basic understanding of ESG concept; implementation and integration of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) practices into all aspects of the Company's operations; integration of new reporting into business processes; ESG risk assessment, double materiality assessment, and understanding of the greenhouse gas emissions calculation process, including for taking them into account in cross-border electricity trade using UHE border carbon adjustment mechanism, among approximately 100 employees in key corporate functions. (ii) Component 2 – In-depth capacity building on ESMS and E&S risk management at the project level: Strengthening the practical capacity of approximately 30–40 employees directly involved in implementing UHE’s environmental and social policies, as well as in project planning and development, in particular through the development and implementation of an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) and risk management tools at the project level. (iii) Preparing reports by each component separately and a consolidated report on the follow-up activities based on the results of the conducted training sessions. The contract is scheduled to begin on 30.10.2026, and its approximate completion period is 6 months from the effective date of the contract. More details on the Services are provided in the Terms of Reference that can be uploaded by this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10YpUAT00aLipxY_GQPYQ1_sfAM_vFjYo?usp=drive_link At this stage, the Terms of Reference are provided for Information purpose only, to enable the Consultant to understand the nature, specifics, and scope of the assignment. It will not be discussed with the Consultants at this stage, and any changes, if appropriate, will be agreed upon with the most qualified Consultant at later stages of the selection process. The most qualified Consultant will be selected based on the qualification criteria listed below. PJSC “Ukrhydroenergo” now invites qualified consulting firms (the “Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the specified Services. The interested Consultants shall provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The criteria for ranking the interested Consultants are as follows: The Consultant is a legal entity duly registered in accordance with the laws of its country of registration. The Consultant’s qualifications shall meet the following requirements:

Mandatory qualification:

Experience in completing at least 2 (two) assignments within projects financed by international financial institutions (the World Bank, the EBRD, the EIB, or other international financial institutions) starting from 2020, including at least one assignment related to ESG/E&S/sustainable development; Proven experience in organizing and conducting training events (training sessions, seminars, workshops) in the field of environmental, social, and/or corporate governance (ESG / E&S / sustainable development)—at least 20 events since 2020, including both online and offline formats; At least 5 (five) developed training programs, methodological manuals or templates in the field of sustainable development / ESG since 2020; Implementation of at least 3 (three) assignments/contracts for building institutional capacity on ESG issues for government agencies, state-owned enterprises, or large companies since 2020; At least 2 (two) assignments, within which the Consultant explained or implemented the World Bank’s ESF requirements, the EBRD standards or EU directives on sustainable development (CSRD, CSDDD, WFD); Participating in the implementation of at least 2 (two) contracts within projects financed by the World Bank, the EBRD, the EIB or other international financial institutions; Capability to develop and provide training materials in English and Ukrainian.

Preferred Qualifications (give advantage when ranking)