In addition to the biodiversity net gain target, all large development projects need to implement a biodiversity action plan. This action plan should be made by a qualified ecologist, after the assessment of the characteristics of the local biodiversity. The purpose of this document is to first avoid and reduce all impacts of the project to the local nature, and second to implement on each project a list of Group recommendations like the use of environmentally certified aggregates for the concrete or bird-friendly designs for the facades. The new commitments and recommendations for the integration of biodiversity in development projects were integrated in the Group’s design processes through the sustainability guidelines. Some projects also undertake an Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”), which includes an environmental/biodiversity component, as it is a prerequisite for obtaining a building permit and commercial planning permission in some countries like France. A public consultation may also be carried out as part of this process. Biodiversity is also addressed by the development projects through the “Land Use and Ecology” section in the BREEAM (new development) certification. Within the sustainability guidelines, the Group also commits in using only certified timber (FSC, PEFC or equivalent) within its development projects.