Environmental and Social Performance Standard 1 (ESPS 1): Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts
Badge awarded to
Alejandra Martinez Kelley
Issued on 13 Mar 2026 by
Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
The Inter-American Development Bank, through the BIDAcademy, issues the following badge and certifies that the recipient has successfully completed the course/program entitled Environmental and Social Performance Standard 1: Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts, and has acquired the following skills outlined below.
This course covers the general aspects of Environmental and Social Performance Standard 1 (ESPS 1), which is applicable to all projects financed by the IDB.
The course is an opportunity to learn about the development and validation of an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) consistent with the level of impacts and risks expected for a project, within the IDB’s Environmental and Social Policy Framework.
The course is aimed at people who regularly manage environmental and social risks, both in project preparation and supervision. They may be persons who collaborate with the IDB or executing agency, persons from consulting firms, or government agency officials or socio-environmental specialists.
| Achievement Type | Course |
| Field of Study | Nature, Climate and Disaster Risk |
| Specialization | Environmental and Social Solutions |
Issuer
Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
BID-INDES@iadb.org
Criteria
Learning objectives
- Identify the general details of the Environmental and Social Performance Standard (ESPS 1) within the IDB’s Environmental and Social Policy Framework.
- Recognize the characteristics and specific aspects of the seven elements of an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) dictated by ESPS 1 standard.
- Validate that the ESMS is in line with the nature and scale of a project and its level of environmental and social risks and impacts.
Learning experience and activities
Self-guided virtual learning that includes:
- Interactive videos with explanations and specific questions on the different topics addressed.
- Questionnaires to identify learning-
- Two case studies.
- Downloadable documents.
Content / Topics
- Requirements of an Environmental and Social Management System dictated by ESPS 1 for a project.
- Characteristics and components of a project’s specific Environmental and Social Framework.
- Factors defining the scope and complexity of the risk and impact assessment of a project.
- Components of a risk management program.
- Importance of organizational capacity during the project cycle.
- Requirements of an ESMS for emergency preparedness and response.
- Mechanisms for disclosure and participation of an ESMS consistent with the level of risks and impacts of a project.
- Basic procedures and mechanisms for monitoring the risk management program.
Assessment description
This badge has been issued after completing two case studies and passing an 11-question multiple-choice quiz. Only one attempt is allowed to take the test, and two chances to answer each question correctly. A total score equal to or greater than 80 points must be achieved.
Estimated effort
This course took approximately three hours to complete.
Badge type
Assessment badge
Alignments
IDB Digital Credential Framework
https://credencialesbid.openbadgepassport.org/app/profile/page/view/312
Environmental and Social Policy Framework (ESPF)
IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability
