--- title: "The ingenuity effect by BBA | Preserving biodiversity: an attainable challenge for industry" date: 2023-04-27T14:39:00-04:00 author: jessica napert canonical_url: "https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/publications/preserving-biodiversity-an-attainable-challenge-for-industry" section: Publications --- 1. Biodiversity refers to everything that lives on Earth, from micro-organisms to ecosystems. It’s crucial in the survival of all species, including humans. When biodiversity is lost, its ecosystem becomes more fragile and less resilient, threatening the way all the life forms interact within it. Today, human activities are causing its rapid depletion. Last December, Ville de Montréal hosted the 15th [United Nations](https://www.un.org/en/) Biodiversity Conference (COP15). It ended with the adoption of the Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework, which includes the conservation of 30% of land and oceans and the restoration of at least 30% of degraded ecosystems by 2030. This landmark agreement is expected to have impacts on environmental standards and requirements for industrial activities in the coming years. “Starting a project will inevitably alter the surrounding environment,” explains [Frédéric Gauthier](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAZqL5QBKMSEBrFFYYaC4-3wzQAgQP8i4fc), Project Manager, Environment and Sustainability at BBA. However, involving environmental experts upstream can help avoid vulnerable areas, minimize the impact on fauna and flora and ultimately compensate for any actions taken that might harm biodiversity.” This involves: - Performing studies to assess the situation and constraints. - Making recommendations and proposing mitigation measures. - Ensuring they are properly implemented throughout the work. - Auditing the impact of the project on its environment over several years. While investors are beginning to ask for concrete actions to protect biodiversity, industrial players will benefit by taking the lead, since this ensures: - Lower risks of project postponement, which can sometimes be costly - Improved environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, so higher share values. - Greater social acceptance “Beyond the financial and legislative context, more and more companies are aware of the risks that come from losing natural environments. In fact, it’s possible to improve wildlife habitats within the framework of a project, or even create wetlands,” adds [Daniel Lambert](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAACW1FmoBMkjzzvFBT19SYESc0GosC0RrcN4), Biologist at BBA. And the great thing about gains in biodiversity is that they endure over time and grow every year, which should motivate us to act and safeguard a future rich with biodiversity. 2. This content is for general information purposes only. All rights reserved ©BBA 1. ![Frédéric Gauthier](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/152291/FredericGauthier.webp) Frédéric Gauthier Senior Environmental Professional [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredericgauthierfgdd/) 2. ![5129](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/212134/Photos_Experts-Leaders-3.webp) Daniel Lambert, M.Sc. Senior Environmental Professional [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel--lambert/) - [ 20 Jul 2023 Power and Renewables Ensuring sustainability by tackling the climate crisis - ![Dave Olsthoorn](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/146851/DaveOlsthoorn.webp) - ![Pr employee men mario cantin retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/204325/pr_employee_men_mario-cantin_retouch_web_SQ_LR_BBA.webp) - ![Frédéric Gauthier](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/152291/FredericGauthier.webp) ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/publications/ensuring-sustainability-by-tackling-the-climate-crisis "Ensuring sustainability by tackling the climate crisis") - [ 15 Jun 2023 Power and Renewables Operational data: the driving force behind transparency - ![Ec employee men souheil sabbagh retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/204274/ec_employee_men_souheil-sabbagh_retouch_web_SQ_LR_BBA.webp) Souheil Sabbagh, P.Eng., MBA Vice-President, Digital Expertise ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/publications/operational-data-the-driving-force-behind-transparency "Operational data: the driving force behind transparency") - [ 18 May 2023 Power and Renewables Knowledge as a catalyst: digital power systems take hold in industry - ![1655 Marc Andre Perron](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/191612/1655_Marc_Andre_Perron.webp) Marc-André Perron, P.Eng. Director, Management - Digital Power Systems ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/publications/knowledge-as-a-catalyst-digital-power-systems-take-hold-in-industry "Knowledge as a catalyst: digital power systems take hold in industry") - [ 25 Jan 2023 Power and Renewables Digital technology helps industrial companies rebuild trust - ![3318 Jean Francois Beaulieu](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/191591/3318_Jean_Francois_Beaulieu.webp) Jean-François Beaulieu Director, Digital Consultant ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/publications/digital-technology-helps-industrial-companies-rebuild-trust "Digital technology helps industrial companies rebuild trust") [ See all ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/insights) Let’s think it further together [ Contact us ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/contact) 1. Biodiversity refers to everything that lives on Earth, from micro-organisms to ecosystems. It’s crucial in the survival of all species, including humans. When biodiversity is lost, its ecosystem becomes more fragile and less resilient, threatening the way all the life forms interact within it. Today, human activities are causing its rapid depletion. Last December, Ville de Montréal hosted the 15th [United Nations](https://www.un.org/en/) Biodiversity Conference (COP15). It ended with the adoption of the Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework, which includes the conservation of 30% of land and oceans and the restoration of at least 30% of degraded ecosystems by 2030. This landmark agreement is expected to have impacts on environmental standards and requirements for industrial activities in the coming years. “Starting a project will inevitably alter the surrounding environment,” explains [Frédéric Gauthier](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAZqL5QBKMSEBrFFYYaC4-3wzQAgQP8i4fc), Project Manager, Environment and Sustainability at BBA. However, involving environmental experts upstream can help avoid vulnerable areas, minimize the impact on fauna and flora and ultimately compensate for any actions taken that might harm biodiversity.” This involves: - Performing studies to assess the situation and constraints. - Making recommendations and proposing mitigation measures. - Ensuring they are properly implemented throughout the work. - Auditing the impact of the project on its environment over several years. While investors are beginning to ask for concrete actions to protect biodiversity, industrial players will benefit by taking the lead, since this ensures: - Lower risks of project postponement, which can sometimes be costly - Improved environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, so higher share values. - Greater social acceptance “Beyond the financial and legislative context, more and more companies are aware of the risks that come from losing natural environments. In fact, it’s possible to improve wildlife habitats within the framework of a project, or even create wetlands,” adds [Daniel Lambert](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAACW1FmoBMkjzzvFBT19SYESc0GosC0RrcN4), Biologist at BBA. And the great thing about gains in biodiversity is that they endure over time and grow every year, which should motivate us to act and safeguard a future rich with biodiversity. 2. This content is for general information purposes only. All rights reserved ©BBA