Company name
Redstart Investments Guyana Inc.
Project number
14585-01
Category B projects have potential environmental and/or social impacts and risks that are less adverse than those of a Category A and which are generally limited to the project site, largely reversible and can be mitigated via measures that are readily available and feasible to implement in the context of the operation.
E&S category
B
Country
Guyana
Sector
Manufacturing
Status
In implementation
Disclosed date
11/13/2023
Projected date at which a project will be put forward for the Board of Executive Directors’ approval.
Projected board date
12/12/2023
Approval date
12/14/2023
Signed date
03/20/2024
Sponsoring entity
N/A
Investment Operations Department Contact
Portfolio Management Division
Investment type
Syndicated amount
N/A
Financing amount
USD $ 45,000,000
Currency
USD
Project scope and objective
The IDB Invest’s financing of up to US$45 million with a 12 year-tenor to Redstart Investment Guyana Inc. (Redstart Guyana) seeks to support the construction of a distribution center and a commercial complex in Guyana. Redstart Guyana, a real estate developer under common control (ultimate shareholders) as Grupo Unicomer, was incorporated in Guyana in 1991 and specializes in developing and operating various real estate assets, including offices, distribution centers, stores, and services center for the local branch of Unicomer Group and third-party clients.
The expected development impacts of IDB Invest’s financing include: (i) foster growth and job creation; (ii) enhance efficiency; (iii) contribute to domestic supply chain growth; and (iv) increase MSMEs access to economic activity.
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Contact information
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Client Contact
richard_luck@unicomer.com
PHONE NUMBER
(876) 926 2110
POST OFFICE ADDRESS
IDB Invest Contact
requestinformation@idbinvest.org
PHONE
+1(202)-566-4566
ADDRESS
1350 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
COUNTRY OFFICES
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Environmental and social review
IDB Invest conducts an environmental and social due diligence (ESDD) commensurate with the nature, scale, and stage of the project, and with its level of environmental and social risks and impacts. The ESDD will confirm the project E&S categorization and assess the project with respect to the client requirements in IDB Invest Environmental and Social Sustainability Policy. The results of the ESDD, including any identified gaps are described in the Environmental and Social Review Summary (ESRS) provided below. For projects approved as of 2016, any gaps with respect to IDB Invest's Environmental and Social Sustainability Policy at the time of the ESDD are addressed in the Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) presented below, to comply with the date mentioned above.
REDSTART GUYANA - ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL REVIEW SUMMARY (ESRS)
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REDSTART GUYANA - ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL PLAN (ESAP)
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