E&SD PACE Tools & Templates

On this page you will find links to the PACE Products EN1: Environment and Social Appraisal and EN3: Review and Acceptance Form.

This page also includes the Environment and Social Management Plan template, the Environment and Social Site Inspection template, and good practice guidance notes.

 

PACE EN1: Environment and Social Appraisal (ESA) Tool

The ESA tool is designed to help identify and manage the environment and social risks and opportunities associated with projects. It forms part of Network Rail’s PACE Product Index, and is a requirement of Network Rail’s standard NR/L2/ENV/015: Environment and Social Minimum Requirements – Design and Construction.

EN1 Environment and Social Appraisal

 

PACE EN3: Review and Acceptance Form

EN3 is a PACE Product. It provides a mechanism for reviewing and accepting the Environment and Social Management Plan.
EN3 Review and Acceptance Form

 

Environment and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Template

The Environment and Social Management Plan template provides Network Rail teams and suppliers with a mandatory template to address Environment and Social Performance themes following use of the ESA.

The template has been produced to meet the minimum requirements of NR/L2/ENV/015: Environment and Social Minimum Requirements: Design and Construction.

Environment & Social Management Plan

 

Environment and Social Site Inspection Template (formerly EN4)

The Environment and Social Site Inspection template helps assess compliance with legislation and Network Rail standards and procedures. It also includes deep dive templates into key environmental and social topics.

This template was previously EN4 within the PACE Product Index.

Site Inspection Template

 

E&SD Guidance Notes

The guidance notes offer advice on how to achieve best practice in Environment and Sustainable Development and are targeted at those working in Design, Maintenance and Construction.

E&SD Guidance Notes

 

Resource Efficiency Workshop Guidance

Here you can find materials and guidance on completing a Resource Efficiency Workshop/Assessment. Conduct a Resource Efficiency Assessment/Workshop to identify
opportunities for promoting resource efficiency, including designing out waste,
reducing carbon and water use.

Resource Efficiency Workshop Guidance

 

Responsible Timber Policy

Responsibly sourced timber reduces and mitigates global environmental and
social challenges relating to pollution, vulnerable species, climate change and
social conflicts. Network Rail is a major procurer of timber products and
recognises the crucial role it has in encouraging the use of responsibly sourced
timber across its supply chain.

Responsible Timber Policy

 

PCB Checklist

To help identify potential PCB contaminated equipment and assets. Equipment and assets shall be tested, registered and disposed of in accordance with legal requirements.

PCB Checklist

 

Climate Change Impact Assessment

This document provides guidance on how to effectively carry out a weather and climate change risk assessment for Design, Construction and Maintenance projects and activities.

Climate Change Impact Assessment

 

Environmental Incidents & Close Calls Guidance

Use this document for assistance classifying environmental incidents and close calls.

Environmental Incidents & Close Calls

 

Life Cycle Cost Manual

Guidance to support option selection for investment projects. Please note: you may need to request permission to access this page.

Life Cycle Cost Manual

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