Why biodiversity matters at our sites
Biodiversity underpins the ecosystems that support life, from pollination and water quality to medicine and building materials. It’s fundamental to resilient communities and supply chains.
Our operations rely on natural resources and interact closely with local environments and impact upon nature. That’s why we focus not only on minimising impact, but on actively promoting biodiversity.
In England, biodiversity management is incorporated into the planning system. Biodiversity Net Gain became mandatory for major developments in February 2024 and for minor developments in April 2024, with only small sites conditionally excluded. Planning requires a minimum 10% increase in biodiversity Net Gain unit value compared to the site’s pre-development value.
While this planning requirement applies to new development, wienerberger has adopted the same recognised BNG approach on a voluntary basis, to guide and evidence improvements across all our land assets.