--- title: "For an industry committed to biodiversity | BBA" date: 2024-10-01T16:02:00-04:00 author: Cynthia Nadon canonical_url: "https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/publications/for-an-industry-committed-to-biodiversity" section: Publications --- In December 2022, nearly 200 countries gathered in Montréal and agreed on a series of measures to stop the rapid decline in biodiversity. The urgency is clear: 25% of all species worldwide are at risk of extinction, and in southern Canada, 70% of wetlands have already disappeared. This is especially concerning, as healthy land and oceans are essential for absorbing greenhouse gas emissions. Businesses play a crucial role in this collective effort to conserve and restore nature. But what exactly are their obligations? How can they assess and reduce the impact of their projects on biodiversity? In this episode of The Ingenuity Effect, [](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAKsa2kBqfBb8wfGq21KrEwlmBE2GRl-k58)[Vincent Clément](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-cl%C3%A9ment-2b503113/), Senior Environment Professional, and [](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAcJRXoB5znfU3JuXrpi5tPfIss9mfMjt0s)[Jean-Francois Bourque](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-francois-bourque-a7664a33/), Department Manager, Environment, at BBA, discuss these important questions with host [](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAABQlx8Bz4ec_inFDicItuuRSJyMkwEKGVE)[Sandrine Rastello](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrine-rastello-5679281/). 1. This content is for general information purposes only. All rights reserved ©BBA 1. ![Pr employee men vincent clement retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/204267/pr_employee_men_vincent-clement_retouch_web_SQ_LR_BBA.webp) Vincent Clément, P.Biol., RP.Bio., QAES Senior Environmental Professional Read bio [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-cl%C3%A9ment-2b503113/) **As a senior environmental consultant, Vincent Clément leverages 30+ years of expertise to secure energy and industrial projects** by ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing risk and optimizing performance. **Key expertise** - Coordination of environmental assessments, permitting and regulatory management - Environmental oversight during construction - Expertise in renewable energy, gas and industrial infrastructure - Member of the ASPB and CAB BC **Major achievements**: Implemented 150+ projects for the gas network, including construction oversight and managing strategic permits for renewable energy projects. **Approach and added value**: Vincent anticipates regulatory challenges to speed up commissioning, secure investments and guarantee project compliance. 2. ![Mm employee men jean francois bourque retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/210026/mm_employee_men_jean-francois-bourque_retouch_web_SQ_LR_BBA.webp) Jean-François Bourque, Biol., M.Sc. Department Manager, Eastern Canada Environment Office Read bio [ ](http://linkedin.com/in/jean-francois-bourque-a7664a33) **Jean-François Bourque brings over 20 years of experience in environmental integration of mining projects**, supporting compliance and sustainable operations in the mining and metals industry. **Key expertise and certifications** - Impact assessments for complex mining projects - Environmental risk management - Multidisciplinary team coordination - Regulatory compliance strategies **Major achievements:** Supervised environmental assessments for complex mining projects, integrating regulatory compliance, optimizing resource use and reducing impacts on sensitive environments. **Approach and added value:** Jean-François proposes pragmatic and robust strategies that reduce environmental impacts, support sustainable performance and promote mining project success. - [ 27 Jul 2026 Mining and Metals Early tailings decisions shape long-term mine performance - ![Geraldine Cosset](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/206707/Geraldine-Cosset.webp) - ![Jared Purdy](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/212424/Jared-Purdy.webp) ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/insights/early-tailings-decisions-shape-long-term-mine-performance "Early tailings decisions shape long-term mine performance") - [ 02 Jul 2026 Mining and Metals Python: A key tool for data analysis in mineral processing - ![Charles Blais](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/211197/Charles-Blais.webp) - ![Juan Pablo Vergara](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/211266/Juan-Pablo-Vergara.webp) ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/insights/python-a-key-tool-for-data-analysis-in-mineral-processing "Python: A key tool for data analysis in mineral processing") - [ 19 Jun 2026 Mining and Metals Speed is earned early in projects - ![Mm employee men jean lheureux retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/204266/mm_employee_men_jean-lheureux_retouch_web_SQ_LR_BBA.webp) - ![Mm employee men benoit richard retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/203602/mm_employee_men_benoit-richard_retouch_web_SQ_LR_BBA.webp) ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/insights/speed-is-earned-early-in-projects "Speed is earned early in projects") - [ 17 Jun 2026 Industrial data platforms: building a solid foundation to optimize your operations - ![Pierre Boucher](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/2671/Pierre-Boucher.webp) Pierre Boucher, P.Eng. Senior Engineer, Operational Technology and Infrastructure ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/insights/industrial-data-platforms-building-a-solid-foundation-to-optimize-your-operations "Industrial data platforms: building a solid foundation to optimize your operations") [ See all ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/insights "Go to Publications listing page") Let’s think it further together [ Contact us ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/contact) In December 2022, nearly 200 countries gathered in Montréal and agreed on a series of measures to stop the rapid decline in biodiversity. The urgency is clear: 25% of all species worldwide are at risk of extinction, and in southern Canada, 70% of wetlands have already disappeared. This is especially concerning, as healthy land and oceans are essential for absorbing greenhouse gas emissions. Businesses play a crucial role in this collective effort to conserve and restore nature. But what exactly are their obligations? How can they assess and reduce the impact of their projects on biodiversity? In this episode of The Ingenuity Effect, [](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAKsa2kBqfBb8wfGq21KrEwlmBE2GRl-k58)[Vincent Clément](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-cl%C3%A9ment-2b503113/), Senior Environment Professional, and [](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAcJRXoB5znfU3JuXrpi5tPfIss9mfMjt0s)[Jean-Francois Bourque](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-francois-bourque-a7664a33/), Department Manager, Environment, at BBA, discuss these important questions with host [](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAABQlx8Bz4ec_inFDicItuuRSJyMkwEKGVE)[Sandrine Rastello](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrine-rastello-5679281/). 1. This content is for general information purposes only. All rights reserved ©BBA