Biodiversity
At EDF, protecting and enhancing biodiversity is a core part of how we operate as a responsible energy company.
As we help deliver An Electric Britain – a future powered by low‑carbon electricity – we are committed to minimising the environmental impact of our activities and supporting a cleaner, healthier and more resilient natural environment.
Biodiversity
At EDF, protecting and enhancing biodiversity is a core part of how we operate as a responsible energy company.
As we help deliver An Electric Britain – a future powered by low‑carbon electricity – we are committed to minimising the environmental impact of our activities and supporting a cleaner, healthier and more resilient natural environment.
Our biodiversity commitment
We will deliver positive biodiversity outcomes for all developments and on all land we directly manage.
To support this, we:
- Protect and enhance biodiversity across our operations and value chain
- Integrate biodiversity into how we design, build and operate infrastructure
- Apply long-term management to ensure sustained environmental benefits
Our progress:
- We maintain Biodiversity Benchmark certification across our six AGR nuclear sites
- To date, we are the only UK energy company certified to this standard
- Certification reflects continuous improvement in biodiversity protection and enhancement
Biodiversity Benchmark and partnerships
We maintain the Biodiversity Benchmark certification for the management of the non-operational land at our six AGR nuclear landholdings as a part of our sustainability and act4nature commitments.
The Biodiversity Benchmark is a standard for assessing and certifying an organisation’s systems for achieving continual biodiversity protection and enhancement on its landholdings and their implementation. To date, we’re the only UK energy company that has been certified.
For over 40 years, we have worked in partnership with Lancashire Wildlife Trust on the nature reserve around Heysham power stations, managing the habitats to conserve and enhance biodiversity. Our Connecting to Nature community project began over 10 years ago, and to date, has delivered over 15,000 days of activities connecting people to nature.
Enhancing biodiversity
EDF power solutions was one of the first in the UK to introduce a Ranger Service and visitor centre as part of a wind farm. The Dorenell Ranger Service, established in 2019, supports environmental monitoring and connects the local community with nature through guided walks, outdoor activities, and wildlife education, engaging with more than 1,000 people across different demographics every year.
An Electric Britain
Looking ahead, we want to play our part in building An Electric Britain – a country with a resilient, affordable electricity system that is secure for the nation.
As we do this, we are committed to delivering the energy transition responsibly, ensuring it supports not only the UK’s climate ambitions, but also protects and enhances the natural environment. Our aim is to create lasting economic, social and environmental value across the UK, alongside a thriving and diverse workforce.