Preserving biodiversity

The Bouygues group recognises the impact that its infrastructure projects can have on biodiversity and has been working for several years to limit its environmental footprint by providing solutions for safeguarding ecosystems and combating the loss of greenfield sites.

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ACT, RAISE AWARENESS, SUPPORT EXAMPLES OF WHAT WE’VE DONE

Acting to protect nature

  • Products and services that factor in urban biodiversity
  • Creation of ecological niches in quarries and gravel pits
  • Securing land assets that support urban renewal
  • Gardens that are properly managed and cared for during a building’s operation
  • Managing impacts and raising awareness of the pledges contained in the BiodiverCity label

Engaging stakeholders and raising their awareness

  • Broadcasting TV content that raises awareness of biodiversity issues
  • Training and raising awareness among employees through workshops, conferences and MOOCs

Supporting public and private policies

  • Support for initiatives such as “Act4Nature/EEN”, CIBI and the BIG research programme
  • Partnerships with the reputable nature conservation organisations such as Noé, Orée, WWF, UGPE and LPO
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EXAMPLES OF SOLUTIONS

The Monaco offshore extension project 

In Monaco, Bouygues Travaux Publics reclaimed six hectares of land from the sea between two protected marine nature reserves (the Larvotto marine reserve and the Spélugues trench).

A great deal of attention was paid to protecting the site’s biodiversity and to the ecological impacts generated by the worksite.

To avoid disturbance to the natural environment, 518 m2 of posidonia beds were moved to underwater planters located at the foot of the Fontvielle breakwater. Eight riprap blocks, colonised by lithophyllum byssoides algae, were also relocated.

All this vegetation is monitored regularly to ensure that it adapts well to its new surroundings. 

photo de l'extension en mer de Monaco

THE BIODIVERCITY LABEL

Bouygues Construction contributed to the creation of the BiodiverCity label, the first international label designed to engage all those involved in the construction industry around the theme of biodiversity.

Beginning in 2014, Bouygues Immobilier was one of the first property developers to roll out the BiodiverCity label, subsequently applying its criteria to entire neighbourhoods.

Quarries programme 

This programme develops and nurtures ecological niches on quarries and gravel pits by preserving noteworthy species, setting up beehives and raising awareness amongst local populations.

Socially responsible television

Ushuaïa TV, the theme television channel, founded in 2005, is the only French broadcaster to focus its programming schedule on the protection of the planet.

There are documentaries, infotainment and films for all ages that raise awareness about biodiversity issues. Almost a third of its content is about biodiversity.