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outcomes from the communities where these projects are being built – and that we can measure how we’ re doing on both fronts,” Benj says.“ We’ ve set an ambition that all new renewable energy assets we commission from 2030 onwards should have a net positive biodiversity impact.”
Ørsted has launched a new, industryfirst framework for measuring its impact on biodiversity, incorporating the complex landscape of sustainability reporting requirements, local regulations and cross-sector coalitions. Benj explains:“ We need consensus on how to measure and report the impact of renewable energy, across both onshore and offshore assets, to show our work and stay accountable.” It is inviting feedback on this framework to accelerate industry consensus on taking action for nature.
ØRSTED’ S BIODIVERSITY MEASUREMENT FRAMEWORK HAS EIGHT STEPS:
1. Early risk screening
2. Identifying priority biodiversity features
3. Scoping additional monitoring needs
4. Establishing baselines for priority biodiversity features
5. Modelling impacts and interventions 6. Determining net-positive actions 7. Implementation and monitoring 8. Reporting and disclosure
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