Heidelberg Materials has reconfirmed its environmental commitments after extending its partnership with BirdLife International.
The pair have signed a memorandum of understanding for three years to enhance biodiversity in and around the Heidelberg Material’s quarries.
“We are committed to contributing to a nature positive future, which means protecting and promoting a rich biodiversity across the areas in which we operate – both within our active quarries and during after-use”, Heidelberg Materials chief sustainability officer Dr Nicola Kimm said.
“Over the years, working with BirdLife has been instrumental in this effort. This continued partnership will now enable us to maximise our biodiversity potential and work alongside BirdLife towards our 2030 nature targets.”
More than 40 biodiversity projects have been started since the partnership first began in 2011 including Heidelberg Materials’ sustainability strategy. The company aims for 100 per cent of its active quarries to contribute to the global goal of nature positive by 2030, with 15 per cent space for nature as well as providing education for staff.
As part of the agreement, Heidelberg Materials and BirdLife will partner on public awareness campaigns for biodiversity conservation.
“BirdLife has been delighted to work with Heidelberg Materials for more than a decade to improve wildlife across all its operations,” BirdLife International chief executive Martin Harper said.
“We need businesses to not only set high standards but also help influence positive change, which is why it has been so heartening that Heidelberg Materials continues to champion stronger laws to protect and restore nature.
“We look forward to continuing to work with and learn from each other while saving more nature together over the next three years.”
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