TotalEnergies Commits To Biodiversity Protection In Arctic LNG Project

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  • TotalEnergies commits to biodiversity protection in the LNG project
  • Arctic LNG 2 has defined a set of actions that will be implemented to minimize the environmental and social footprint
  • it will also deliver a positive impact on biodiversity and the surrounding communities
  • these measures will be monitored by third-party organizations, including all of the international credit agencies that will be contributing to the project

TotalEnergies is publishing on its website the Environmental, Safety, and Health Impact Assessment (ESHIA) and the biodiversity implementation strategy of the Arctic LNG 2 project, in which the Company holds a direct and indirect 21.64% stake says an article on LNG Industry.

Arctic LNG 2

Based on the ESHIA and in accordance with the most stringent international performance standards, Arctic LNG 2 has defined a set of actions that will be implemented to minimize the environmental and social footprint and to deliver a positive impact on biodiversity and the surrounding communities.

Agencies contributing to the project

These measures will be monitored by third-party organizations, including all of the international credit agencies that will be contributing to the project and have engaged in a demanding dialogue with the project team to reinforce its commitments on the basis of IFC (International Finance Corporation) Performance Standard 6.

The biodiversity protection strategy of the project will be based on the following plans and programs:

  • The Biodiversity Conservation Management Program (BCMP) is in accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation.
  • The Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) setting out the commitments and measures identified in the ESHIA in order to avoid, minimize and, if necessary, compensate the impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems.
  • The Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) setting out the specific commitments and actions taken by the project in accordance with IFC Performance Standard 6 requirements for No Net Loss in Natural Habitats and a Net Gain in Critical Habitats.
  • The Biodiversity Monitoring and Evaluation Programme (BMEP) to measure the outcomes of the biodiversity plans implemented.

These plans and programs will be published by TotalEnergies as they are approved.

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