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Investing in Biodiversity and Conservation at Enbridge
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2023 / Enbridge Originally published in Enbridge's 2...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Investing in Biodiversity and Conservation at EnbridgeNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2023 / EnbridgeOriginally published in Enbridge's 2022 Sustainability ReportBiodiversity, land and water useEnbridge works across many different landscapes-some densely populated, some remote-to create and operate the energy infrastructure that communities rely on. Every place we work is ecologically and culturally important. We also invest in programs that promote environmental stewardship and conservation, and work closely with local and Indigenous communities and other stakeholders to promote shared environmental values and priorities.Each business unit must implement an integrated management system and an environmental protection program (EPP) that meet Enbridge's requirements and ensure regulatory and permit compliance. The goal of the EPP is to anticipate, prevent, manage and mitigate environmental risk and conditions that could adversely affect the environment.Biodiversity and land useBiodiversity is the variety of life on earth, connecting us to nature through food, water and air. By safeguarding and respecting biodiversity, we help ecosystems essential to sustainable human development thrive and benefit us all. Our EPPs include wildlife management plans to support responsible project development and operations and to identify and monitor any potential adverse impacts.Our engineering and technical services teams integrate biodiversity considerations into the design, construction, maintenance and operation of our assets in order to balance the protection of land, plant sensitivities and animal life with business requirements. For example, we use pre-existing rights-of-way where possible and carry out environmental and cultural assessments to identify sensitive areas.Through Enbridge Fueling Futures, we make investments in conservation and research projects focused on biodiversity, such as the RGV Reef study, which was launched in 2022. We also provide funding and create opportunities for employees to support activities like tree planting and habitat restoration.We work with landowners and local and Indigenous communities that may potentially be affected by our projects and operations to meaningfully address their environmental priorities and concerns. Enbridge respects designated protected areas located near or adjacent to our ...