Strategy

E4-1 – Transition plan and consideration of biodiversity and ecosystems in strategy and business model

The protection, conservation and, where appropriate, restoration of resilient ecosystems (e.g. through appropriate compensatory measures) are an important concern for Energie AG. Habitats that are valuable to nature are a fundamental component of biodiversity, or a prerequisite for biodiversity and genetic diversity. Therefore, these aspects are already considered in project development: for all construction projects, the potential impacts on biodiversity are addressed and managed in accordance with the regulatory approval procedures. In particular, the ongoing monitoring of water morphology plays a key role in the construction, rehabilitation and operation of hydropower plants, as changes in morphological conditions may in turn affect biodiversity.

Naturally, for other construction projects - and in particular buildings and plant use - possible impacts on biodiversity and associated ecosystem services are also analysed, with measures ranging from the construction, maintenance and targeted upkeep of flowering areas to green roofing, and the combination of agriculture and energy production in agrivoltaic plants.

A transition plan to promote biodiversity and ecosystems will be developed in the coming fiscal years.