Holcim’s Biodiversity Management System (BMS) – a major outcome of the IUCN-Holcim Phase I agreement – aims to systematically integrate biodiversity considerations into the planning, operational and post-operational phases of its extraction operations.
Under the IUCN-Holcim Phase II agreement, the two organizations are working to implement the Biodiversity Management System within Holcim. This involves implementing the tools, building capacities and establishing relevant biodiversity impact indicators to monitor progress on the ground.
Specific activities include:
- Determining the biodiversity importance and risks of extraction sites
- Developing biodiversity impact indicators and a monitoring system
- BMS training and capacity building at local, national and regional level
- Assisting in implementation of Biodiversity Action Plans at sensitive sites (mainly through country-based agreements)
- Advising Holcim on high-level biodiversity issues
Expected outcome: Effective implementation of the Biodiversity Management System within Holcim