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ESRS disclosure: ESRS E4 \ DR E4-1 \ Paragraph AR 1 a
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- Provide a detailed explanation of how your company's strategy and business model will be adjusted to enhance and ultimately achieve alignment with pertinent local, national, and global public policy goals and targets concerning biodiversity and ecosystems. This should include alignment with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, Directive 2009/147/EC, Council Directive 92/43/EEC (the EU Birds and Habitats Directives), and relevant planetary boundaries related to biosphere integrity and land-system change.
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Question Id: E4-1_08
Transitioning away from fossil fuels to renewable energy is fundamental to solving the biodiversity crisis, as climate change is a main driver of biodiversity loss. The space required for the renewable energy transition is significant, and, with a nature in crisis, it is vital that we make sure our energy projects benefit nature. In 2024, we continued taking action to deliver on our ambition to achieve a net-positive biodiversity impact from all new renewable energy projects from 2030.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 50%
- Has the undertaking determined the necessity to implement biodiversity mitigation measures, as outlined in the relevant directives and standards, including Directive 2009/147/EC on the conservation of wild birds, Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, and Environmental Impact Assessments as per Directive 2011/92/EU, or equivalent provisions for activities in third countries, such as the IFC Performance Standard 6?
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Question Id: E4.IRO-1_16
During the project development phase of all our offshore and onshore assets where we are responsible for development, we conduct early risk screenings and develop environmental impact assessments (EIAs) or equivalent plans to assess the potential impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems at the locations of potential new assets.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 85%