Two of the accredited assessors in the world work for ÅF

The Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Protocol (“the Protocol”) is a framework to assess the performance of hydropower projects according to a defined set of sustainability criteria, encompassing environmental, social, technical, and financial aspects.  The protocol examines four development stages of a project: Early Stage, Preparation, Implementation and Operation. Within each stage tool, a range of sustainability topics are covered. The protocol was developed by a diverse multi-stakeholder group including prominent NGOs like the World Wide Fund for Nature, Oxfam and Transparency