HydroSelect
The Early Stage Decision-Making Tool
AI Risk Scout
Paste a preliminary project description to get an instant ESG risk assessment based on HydroSelect criteria.
Assessment Result
De-risk Your Hydropower Portfolio Before Committing Capital
Sustainability failures are a primary cause of project delays, cost overruns, and reputational damage. HydroSelect is a rigorous, standardized tool designed to identify Extreme and High ESG risks before the preparation stage, ensuring ECAs only back bankable, sustainable projects.
Standard Aligned
Fully aligned with the World Bank Environmental & Social Framework and IFC Performance Standards.
Comprehensive Risk Coverage
HydroSelect evaluates 12 critical Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risk categories:
Why ECAs Use HydroSelect
Enhance Bankability
Avoids sinking costs into projects that will fail environmental permitting or face community blockades later.
Standardization
Provides a common language for developers, governments, and financiers based on the Hydropower Sustainability Standard (HSS).
Due Diligence
Streamlines the due diligence process by flagging issues like "Indigenous Peoples' Rights" or "Downstream Flows" early.