Environmental & Social Governance (ESG)

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Community-Centered Developmen

WHPL is committed to a “Community-Centered Development” model. We recognize that progress must be balanced with the preservation of our pristine natural environment.

Project Area: 2,613,600 sq.ft.

Ownership and Costs:
Nu 60 Billion

Glacial Monitoring:
58 Glaciers

Capacity:
570 MW.

Commencement Date:
January 20, 2026

Our Responsibility

At Wangchhu Hydroelectric Power Limited, we believe that true progress is measured by the well-being of the people we serve and the health of the ecosystems we inhabit. Our ESG framework is designed to exceed national standards, ensuring a sustainable legacy for Bhutan.

Biodiversity Protection: A strict Worker’s Code of Conduct is in place, prohibiting hunting, fishing, or poaching within the project’s 750-acre government land area.

Compensatory Afforestation: For every tree removed during construction, WHPL is funding a native-species replanting program managed by the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS) to ensure a net-zero loss of forest cover.

Integrated Water Management: Our operations are guided by the Wangchhu Basin Management Plan, which uses real-time monitoring of 58 upstream glaciers to predict river inflows and manage water security for downstream ecosystems.