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 The launch of a number of technical guides this year marks the end of this phase of the relationship. These guides will benefit Holcim, the wider building materials sector and policy makers. Alongside tools to support the implementation of biodiversity and water management within Holcim, the engagement produced the Biodiversity Indicator and Reporting System (BIRS), an indicator system aimed at monitoring biodiversity changes within Holcim’s operations which can be adapted by other companies. Holcim is now focusing its efforts on the further implementation of biodiversity management and monitoring across the Group.

“The relationship with Holcim has enabled ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� to test biodiversity and water management approaches with a leader in the sector whilst demonstrating the power of ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� networks and expertise,” says Gerard Bos, Director of ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ��’s Global Business and Biodiversity Programme. “The guidance and support of an Independent Scientific Advisory Panel established by ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� was instrumental to the success of the relationship and leaves a legacy which will enable scaling up biodiversity management approaches in the cement and aggregates sector.”

Other key outputs of the relationship include the , a guide centred on the development of a policy with clear targets that should shape all company actions on biodiversity, and a guide on for policy makers to strengthen biodiversity management within the building materials sector.

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� and Holcim demonstrating a commitment to continue collaboration. This includes individual and joint dissemination of the tools developed together and preparing for a third phase of engagement for the independent review of the implementation status within Holcim.

“Through our work with ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� and the Biodiversity Advisory Panel, Holcim now has the tools to better manage and monitor biodiversity improvements in our operations,” says Rashila Kerai of the Holcim Group. “The close collaboration ensured that the resulting recommendations are scientifically sound and practical for our operations. Going forward, we will continue our efforts to implement the requirements across the group.”

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