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Reduction and Phaseout of PFOS in Priority Sectors

Abstract*

The objective of the Reduction and Phase-Out of PFOS in Priority Sectors Project is to reduce PFOS in selected sectors and enterprises in China in a sustainable manner. There are four components to the project, the first component being PFOS production reduction. The project will support production phase-out and reduction for primary PFOSF producers and at secondary PFOS producers (approximately 14 companies). Activities to be financed include: closure;...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

The project development objective is to reduce PFOS in selected sectors and enterprises in China in a sustainable manner.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P152959

  • Closed

  • Qing Wang , Min Hou

  • PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

  • China

  • July 30, 2015

  • (as of board presentation)

    April 7, 2017

  • September 4, 2017

  • US$ 67.22 million

  • Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center of Ministry of Ecology and Environment

  • East Asia and Pacific

  • 2017

  • US$ 24.25 million

  • A

  • Not Applicable

  • December 31, 2024

  • TBD

  • BANK APPROVED

  • December 12, 2023

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
Borrower/Recipient 42.97
Global Environment Facility (GEF) 24.25

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment N/A
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 24.25
Total Project Cost** 67.22

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025

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Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Overall Safeguards Rating Satisfactory 2024-06-13
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2024-06-13
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-06-13
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2024-06-13
Project Management Moderately Satisfactory 2024-06-13
Financial Management Moderately Satisfactory 2024-06-13

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATORIMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT:
OutcomesHighly Satisfactory
Risk to Development Outcome
Bank PerformanceSatisfactory
Borrower Performance
Government Performance
Implementing Agency

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Amount of PFOS used yearly reducedValue0.0044.0044.00
    DateJanuary 16, 2017December 15, 2023June 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Control and monitoring system for tracking PFOSF production and sale established and operationalValueNoYesYes
    DateJanuary 16, 2017December 15, 2023June 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Direct project beneficiariesValue0.007216500.007200000.00
    DateJanuary 16, 2017December 15, 2023June 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Female beneficiariesValue0.000.0047.00
    DateJanuary 16, 2017May 11, 2018March 31, 2023
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Amount of PFOSF production capacity dismantledValue0.0020.0020.00
    DateJanuary 16, 2017December 15, 2023June 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of contracts signed with enterprises for demonstration of PFOS phase-out in the metal plating sectorValue0.002.002.00
    DateJanuary 16, 2017December 15, 2023June 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of PFOS related environmental standards developedValue0.007.009.00
    DateJanuary 16, 2017December 15, 2023June 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Grievances recorded through project level-grievance redress mechanisms are resolved satisfactorilyValueYesYesYes
    DateJune 30, 2021December 15, 2023June 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Yearly reduction in water effluents containing PFOS from demonstration industrial parksValue0.000.00720000.00
    DateJanuary 16, 2017December 15, 2023June 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Land area under demonstration for RIFA non-PFOS alternative treatmentValue0.001100.001064.00
    DateJanuary 16, 2017December 15, 2023June 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of firefighting foam manufacturers developing non-PFOS-based fire-fighting foamValue0.004.004.00
    DateJanuary 16, 2017December 15, 2023June 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of technicians and farmers trained in alternatives for RIFA control at the city/county levelsValue0.0063056.0019500.00
    DateJanuary 16, 2017December 15, 2023June 30, 2024
    Comment
  • PFOS containing waste collected and disposed ofValue0.000.00100.00
    DateJune 30, 2021December 15, 2023June 30, 2024
    Comment