BSI unveils new nature and biodiversity net gain standards

BusinessGreen staff
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Standards body debuts two complimentary standards and guidance to support development of corporate nature strategies and biodiversity net gain projects

New guidance and standards designed to help ensure housing and infrastructure projects protect, preserve, and enhance biodiversity worldwide have been published by the British Standards Institution (BSI)....

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