Biodiversity Net Gain and Sustainable Construction
Biodiversity Net Gain and Sustainable Construction Unlocking the Future of Development: Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and its Role in Sustainable Construction The UK’s construction industry is on the brink of a transformative era with the mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regulation, which took effect on February 12, 2024 . This regulation, introduced under the Environment Act 2021 , requires all new developments to deliver a 10% net increase in biodiversity compared to the pre-development state. Since April 2024, smaller projects were also bound by this regulation, with infrastructure projects following by 2025. What is Biodiversity Net Gain? BNG is a structured approach to ensure that construction projects do more than just mitigate their environmental impact—they must enhance it. Developers must follow a biodiversity hierarchy: On-site enhancement of habitats. Combination of on-site and off-site measur...
