{"id":7006,"date":"2026-06-08T15:57:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T13:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcenergy.rs\/jp\/?p=7006"},"modified":"2026-06-08T20:02:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T18:02:16","slug":"ebrd-award-for-belgrade-waste-management-ppp-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcenergy.rs\/jp\/?p=7006","title":{"rendered":"EBRD Award for Belgrade Waste Management PPP Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column]<div id='cws_vc_shortcode_carousel_6a3b25153dc88'  class='cws_vc_shortcode_sc_carousel cws_sc_carousel cws_vc_shortcode_module arrows_default arrows_on_hover arrows_nav bullets_nav' data-columns='1'><div class='cws_vc_shortcode_sc_carousel_header clearfix'><div class='carousel_nav_panel'><span class='prev'><\/span><span class='next'><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class='cws_vc_shortcode_wrapper cws_wrapper'>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;7007&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7008&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7009&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7010&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7011&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7015&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7016&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cws_spacing\"><div class=\"cws_spacing cws_spacing_default\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Beo \u010cista Energija Ltd. (BCE), a joint venture of ITOCHU Corporation, Veolia Group and Marguerite Fund, has won the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development\u2019s (EBRD) award for\u00a0<strong>Outstanding Environmental &amp; Social Safeguards Implementation<\/strong>\u00a0for the Belgrade Solid Waste Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project.<\/p>\n<p>The award was presented at the EBRD Annual Meeting 2026 in Riga, Latvia.\u00a0Mrs. Maya Hennerkes, EBRD\u2019s Managing Director for Environment and Sustainability, recognized the Belgrade PPP for its sharp focus on delivering high environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards alongside measurable impact. She highlighted the project\u2019s pioneering nature, noting that it introduced \u2013 for the first time in the country \u2013 an integrated waste management system incorporating the rehabilitation and closure of existing unsanitary landfill sites.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThis project is an outstanding example of how innovative structuring and strong stakeholder commitment can overcome complex environmental and social challenges,\u201d<\/em> Mrs. Hennerkes said. <em>\u201cIt has delivered exceptional results and set a new benchmark for the sector.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The award was accepted on behalf of Beo \u010cista Energija and its sponsors by\u00a0Mr. Mitsuaki Harada, Managing Director of I-Environment Investments Middle East Ltd. and Deputy Managing Director of I-Environment Investments Ltd. (a 100% subsidiary of ITOCHU Corporation and direct shareholder of BCE), together with\u00a0Vladimir Milovanovi\u0107, Managing Director of Beo \u010cista Energija.<\/p>\n<p>In his acceptance speech, Mr. Harada reflected on the long\u2011term commitment behind the project:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cOn behalf of all partners, I join Vladimir Milovanovi\u0107 in saying that we are truly honored to accept this Sustainability and Impact Award. This recognition is especially meaningful to me personally. I have been involved in this project for nearly ten years \u2013 including eight years working closely with teams in London and Serbia. What began as an ambitious vision has become a reality that is transforming the city\u2019s environmental future.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Mr. Harada outlined the project\u2019s concrete achievements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It addresses one of Serbia\u2019s most pressing environmental challenges \u2013 sustainable waste management.<\/li>\n<li>It now generates clean energy for\u00a010 percent of households in Belgrade.<\/li>\n<li>It has achieved the\u00a0first voluntary carbon credits of its kind, creating a new benchmark for environmental value creation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>\u201cThis success did not come easily. Developing the regulatory framework, structuring the PPP, securing financing, and delivering such a complex project required years of dedication and perseverance. We faced many challenges along the way, but through strong collaboration and shared commitment, we were able to turn those challenges into opportunities.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>He extended sincere gratitude to the City of Belgrade, the Government of Serbia, the EBRD, other international financial institutions, lenders, consortium partners, advisers, and all who contributed to making the project possible.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThis award is not only a recognition of what has been achieved in Belgrade. It demonstrates what can be accomplished when governments, international institutions, and the private sector work together toward a common goal. I hope this project will serve as a showcase and a model for other cities around the world. We at ITOCHU, together with our partners, look forward to bringing the lessons from Belgrade to many more communities.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>BCE and the project sponsors remain committed to addressing waste management challenges in Serbia and advancing environmental sustainability through continued collaboration.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beo \u010cista Energija Ltd. 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