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0002009642

Title

GHG Emission Measurement with Bank in Mongolia

Description

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Consultant (Firm)

GHG Emission Measurement with Bank in Mongolia

 

 

A.   BACKGROUND

 

About IFC: IFC —a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record $43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org .

 

About FIG: IFC’s Financial Institutions Group (“FIG”) works through financial institutions to provide much-needed access to finance for millions of individuals and micro, small, and medium enterprises that we would never be able to reach directly. This is an important part of the WBG strategy to end extreme poverty and build shared prosperity. FIG engages in a wide range of theme including Climate Finance, Digital Financial Inclusion, Banking to Micro/Small/Women businesses, Insurance, Capital Markets, etc., with both investment and advisory services delivered through IFC’s global network.

 

About IFC FIG Climate Finance: Enabling emerging markets to mitigate and adapt to climate change is a strategic pillar for IFC. IFC FIG partners with banks and other financial institutions (200 to date, with climate finance portfolios of approximately $26 billion) to fund the urgent need for at least $23 trillion in climate-smart investments. These are necessary to keep temperatures within 2 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average and to make the global economy more resilient to climatic extremes. By supporting financial institutions in deploying climate finance, we help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting businesses’ bottom line.

 

About the Advisory Project: It is estimated that the financing needs to achieve the Mongolian Nationally Determined Contributions as part of the Paris Agreement, is around US$11.5 billion. Commercial banks play vital role to address the funding gap. Under the FIG, IFC has been working with a leading commercial bank in Mongolia to improve their capacity in climate finance, carbon emissions measurement, as well as environmental, social and climate risk management.

 

 

B.    OBJECTIVES

 

Under the Project, IFC is seeking a capable Consulting Firm (the “Consultant”) to conduct the GHG emission measurement assignment with the client bank (the “Assignment”) for the next 12 months with the following objectives:

 

§  Measure the baseline of operational-level GHG emission (with focus on Scope 1 & Scope 2),

§  Develop action plans to improve energy efficiency and reduce the operational level carbon emissions, and

§  Set up operational decarbonization target.

 

Financing emission related activities will be conducted in a separate assignment.

 

The Consultant will report to an IFC Task Leader, who will be supported by an IFC Team with specialists across different departments. To the extent possible, IFC will provide information and assistance to facilitate the completion of the assignment. 

 

 

C.    SCOPE OF WORK

 

To achieve the objectives, the Consultant is expected to undertake below activities:

 

1.     Calculate and analyze the baseline of Scope 1 & 2 emissions.

 

·         Conduct a training to introduce carbon footprint measurement methodology for financial institutions.

·         Define metrics and enhance the templates for regular data collection and analysis for the client bank.

·         Calculate carbon footprint baseline, building on the available data provided by the client bank.

·         Analyze results and organize a workshop to discuss the baseline insights.

 

2.     Assess energy efficiency and propose operational level decarbonization action plans.

 

·         Assess energy efficiency for 5 sample branches selected by the client bank.

·         Suggest action plans and priorities with these branches.

·         Organize progress review for the new action kick-off and discuss/share lessons learned after 3 months.

 

3.     Discuss operational-level carbon neutrality strategy and target setting.

 

·         Discuss carbon emission targets for priority areas, including energy efficiency.

·         Examine the feasibility of target for Scope 1 & 2 emissions.

 

 

D.    DELIVERABLES

 

The Consultant is expected to deliver by the end of the contract:

 

1)    A training to introduce carbon measurement methodology for financial institutions.

2)    A data metrics framework and template for data collection.

3)    A baseline analysis report for the bank’s operational-level activities.

4)    A workshop to discuss baseline insights.

5)    Energy efficiency assessment reports with 5 selected branches.

6)    Action plans for decarbonizing operational emissions.

7)    A report of suggestions on carbon neutrality strategy and target setting.

 

All deliverables must adhere to the IFC communications and publication style guide which will be made available to selected consultants.

 



 

E.    SCHEDULE

 

The schedule of delivery is as follows:

 

Scope of work

Activities

Timeline

1. Scope 1 & 2 emissions baseline

1) Conduct a technical training

1 Month

2) Define metrics and create templates

3) Calculate carbon footprint baseline

2 Months

4) Analyze results and organize a workshop to discuss the baseline insights

1 Month

2. Energy efficiency action plan

1) Onsite energy assessment for 5 branches

4 Months

2) Develop action plan for carbon footprint management

3 Months

3) Organize progress review

3. Target setting

1) Provide suggestions on carbon emission reduction targets setting

1 Month

2) Examine the feasibility of net-zero target

Subtotal

 

12 Months

 

The timeline of delivery will depend on the project complexity due to varying data granularity and quality. This will also subject to the discussion of both IFC and the Client.

 

 

F.    SELECTION CRITERIA / SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

1. Selection Criteria

·         Leading consulting firm with extensive knowledge in carbon accounting and emission measurement.

·         Relevant experience in working with financial institutions would be an advantage.

·         Willingness and ability to travel and work across time zones.

·         Capability of working under pressure to reach the tight deadline.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present concepts and ideas to clients and project team members.

 

2. Application Submission Requirements

Technical proposals must not exceed ten (10) pages (excluding annexes) and include: the consultants’ understanding of: project objectives, project approach, research methodology (and examples as appropriate), workplan, actual team composition with roles and responsibilities and bios showing experience and track record only in comparable assignments. Consultants may be asked to present their technical proposals as part of the selection process.

 

 

F. CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT

All data and information received from IFC for the purpose of this assignment are to be treated confidentially and are only to be used in connection with the execution of these Terms of Reference. All intellectual property rights arising from the execution of these Terms of Reference are assigned to IFC. The contents of written materials obtained and used in this assignment may not be disclosed to any third parties without the expressed advance written authorization of the IFC.

Category

·         90 - CONTRACT CONSULTANTS

Project Country

·         MN - Mongolia

Capabilities

·         Climate

Material Group

·         90.40 - FIRMS FOR OPERATIONAL PROJECTS

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Publication Date

06/12/2024 12:00 AM EDT

EOI Deadline

06/27/2024 11:59 PM EDT

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ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW

Assignment Title: GHG Emission Measurement with Bank in Mongolia

Assignment Countries:

·         Mongolia

ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Consultant (Firm)

GHG Emission Measurement with Bank in Mongolia

A. BACKGROUND

About IFC: IFC —a member of theWorld Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on theprivate sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, usingour capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities indeveloping countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record $43.7 billionto private companies and financial institutions in developing countries,leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boostshared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compoundingcrises. For more information,visitwww.ifc.org .

About FIG: IFC’s FinancialInstitutions Group (“FIG”) works through financial institutions to providemuch-needed access to finance for millions of individuals and micro, small, andmedium enterprises that we would never be able to reach directly. This is animportant part of the WBG strategy to end extreme poverty and build sharedprosperity. FIG engages in a wide range of theme including Climate Finance,Digital Financial Inclusion, Banking to Micro/Small/Women businesses,Insurance, Capital Markets, etc., with both investment and advisory servicesdelivered through IFC’s global network.

About IFC FIG ClimateFinance:Enabling emerging markets to mitigate and adapt to climate change is astrategic pillar for IFC. IFC FIG partners with banks and other financialinstitutions (200 to date, with climate finance portfolios of approximately $26billion) to fund the urgent need for at least $23 trillion in climate-smartinvestments. These are necessary to keep temperatures within 2 degrees Celsiusabove the pre-industrial average and to make the global economy more resilientto climatic extremes. By supporting financial institutions in deploying climatefinance, we help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supportingbusinesses’ bottom line.

About the Advisory Project:Itis estimated that the financing needs to achieve the Mongolian NationallyDetermined Contributions as part of the Paris Agreement, is around US$11.5billion. Commercial banks play vital role to address the funding gap. Under theFIG, IFC has been working with a leading commercial bank in Mongolia to improvetheir capacity in climate finance, carbon emissions measurement, as well as environmental,social and climate risk management.

B. OBJECTIVES

Under the Project, IFC is seeking acapable Consulting Firm (the “Consultant”) to conduct the GHG emissionmeasurement assignment with the client bank (the “Assignment”) for the next 12months with the following objectives:

§Measurethe baseline of operational-level GHG emission (with focus on Scope 1 &Scope 2),

§Developaction plans to improve energy efficiency and reduce the operational level carbonemissions, and

§Setup operational decarbonization target.

Financing emission related activitieswill be conducted in a separate assignment.

The Consultant will report to an IFCTask Leader, who will be supported by an IFC Team with specialists across differentdepartments. To the extent possible, IFC will provide information andassistance to facilitate the completion of the assignment.

C. SCOPE OF WORK

Toachieve the objectives, the Consultant is expected to undertake belowactivities:

1.Calculate and analyze thebaseline of Scope 1 & 2 emissions.

·Conduct a training to introduce carbonfootprint measurement methodology for financial institutions.

·Define metrics and enhance the templates forregular data collection and analysis for the client bank.

·Calculate carbon footprint baseline, buildingon the available data provided by the client bank.

·Analyze results and organize a workshop todiscuss the baseline insights.

2. Assess energy efficiency and propose operational level decarbonization actionplans.

·Assess energy efficiency for 5 sample branchesselected by the client bank.

·Suggest action plans and priorities with thesebranches.

·Organize progress review for the new actionkick-off and discuss/share lessons learned after 3 months.

3. Discuss operational-level carbon neutrality strategy and target setting.

·Discuss carbon emission targets for priorityareas, including energy efficiency.

·Examine the feasibility of target for Scope 1& 2 emissions.

D. DELIVERABLES

The Consultant is expected to deliver by the end ofthe contract:

1)Atraining to introduce carbon measurement methodology for financialinstitutions.

2)Adata metrics framework and template for data collection.

3)Abaseline analysis report for the bank’s operational-level activities.

4)Aworkshop to discuss baseline insights.

5)Energyefficiency assessment reports with 5 selected branches.

6)Actionplans for decarbonizing operational emissions.

7)Areport of suggestions on carbon neutrality strategy and target setting.

Alldeliverables must adhere to the IFC communications and publication style guidewhich will be made available to selected consultants.



E. SCHEDULE

The schedule of delivery is as follows:

Scope of work

Activities

Timeline

1. Scope 1 & 2 emissions baseline

1) Conduct a technical training

1 Month

2) Define metrics and create templates

3) Calculate carbon footprint baseline

2 Months

4) Analyze results and organize a workshop to discuss the baseline insights

1 Month

2. Energy efficiency action plan

1) Onsite energy assessment for 5 branches

4 Months

2) Develop action plan for carbon footprint management

3 Months

3) Organize progress review

3. Target setting

1) Provide suggestions on carbon emission reduction targets setting

1 Month

2) Examine the feasibility of net-zero target

Subtotal

12 Months

The timeline of delivery will depend on the projectcomplexity due to varying data granularity and quality. This will also subjectto the discussion of both IFC and the Client.

F. SELECTION CRITERIA / SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. SelectionCriteria

·Leading consulting firm with extensive knowledge in carbonaccounting and emission measurement.

·Relevant experience in working with financialinstitutions would be an advantage.

·Willingness and ability to travel and work acrosstime zones.

·Capability of working under pressure to reach thetight deadline.

·Excellent written and verbal communication skillswith the ability to present concepts and ideas to clients and project teammembers.

2. ApplicationSubmission Requirements

Technical proposals must not exceed ten (10) pages(excluding annexes) and include: the consultants’ understanding of: projectobjectives, project approach, research methodology (and examples asappropriate), workplan, actual team composition with roles and responsibilitiesand bios showing experience and track record only in comparable assignments.Consultants may be asked to present their technical proposals as part of theselection process.

F.CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT

Alldata and information received from IFC for the purpose of this assignment areto be treated confidentially and are only to be used in connection with theexecution of these Terms of Reference. All intellectual property rights arisingfrom the execution of these Terms of Reference are assigned to IFC. Thecontents of written materials obtained and used in this assignment may not bedisclosed to any third parties without the expressed advance writtenauthorization of the IFC.

FUNDING SOURCE

The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment / services described below under the following:

·         BB: Bank Budget

·         TF0A6693: IFC

ELIGIBILITY

Eligibility restrictions apply:

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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The World Bank Group invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Firms may associate to enhance their qualifications unless otherwise stated in the solicitation documents. Where a group of firms associate to submit an EOI, they must indicate which is the lead firm. If shortlisted, the firm identified in the EOI as the lead firm will be invited to the request for proposal (RFP) phase.

Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through WBGeProcure RFx Now

NOTES

Following this invitation for EOI, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding.

Only those firms which have been shortlisted will be invited to participate in the RFP phase. No notification or debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.

If you encounter technical difficulties while uploading documents, please send an e-mail to the Help Desk at corporateprocurement@worldbank.org prior to the submission deadline.

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