the UK has lost 60% of its biodiversity. This shocking statistic affects everyone, from humans to animals, but this legislation makes architects who work with developers and the built environment as a whole a central part in
“Our Sustainability Framework recognises the global importance of protecting and restoring nature. As Biodiversity Net Gain legislation is introduced in the UK and the EU sharpens its focus on the value of natural capital, we’ve never been more determined to collaborate with our partners and stake...
Improving the biodiversity of England is the primary aim of new legislation on biodiversity net gain (BNG) that came into force earlier this year. But the benefits could be broad. The change means that the construction industry no longer just builds roads, hospitals and schools - it...
BREEAM Version 7 aims to ease integration of the UK's new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) legislation into construction projects by considering biodiversity at conception stage. BNG will be mandatory for all developers in England this year. The new regulations require a 10% net gain in biodiversity ...
Even once the legislation is in place, due to the complexity of the issues BNG seeks to address, the legislation will allow some flexibility so that the system can evolve and adapt. It seems likely therefore that the BNG will be a work in progress for some time. Fo...
With its consultation having just closed on 5 April 2022, the biodiversity net gain (BNC) legislation is set to be pivotal for our planning system, and there is a great opportunity for the property and construction industry to make a step change in its approach to sustainability. But how ...
Following the legislation, there has been a renewed focus on BNG. Previously, ecologists were the sole remit of BNG assessments. The One Click LCA Biodiversity Net Gain tool will make BNG assessments simpler and more accessible for designers and other early-stage stakeholders, regardless of prior ...
Wales’ plan to reverse wildlife decline lacks plan, action and investment according to Senedd’s cross-party environment committee.A recent report identified several shortcomings that have impacted the Welsh government’s ability to tackle nature loss and boost biodiversity. These include legislation tha...
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Our national network of Habitat Banks generate high-integrity off-site (BNG) Biodiversity Units and Nature Shares that ensure the effective implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) legislation and corporate natural capital markets.Farmers & Landowners Secure a long-term income with BNG by co-...